Weekly Political Review: March 30 – April 4, 2026

Azerbaijan resumed the operation of its embassy in Iran one month after the evacuation of staff from Tehran. The diplomatic mission is functioning with a limited staff, with full restoration expected to take place gradually.

President Ilham Aliyev paid a working visit to Georgia. Meetings were held with Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and President Mikheil Kavelashvili. The main topics of the talks included regional security amid the crisis surrounding Iran, transit routes and energy, and coordination on transport projects within the framework of the Middle Corridor. The parties emphasized the strategic nature of relations between Azerbaijan and Georgia, as well as the importance of stable logistics and energy infrastructure in the South Caucasus.

During the period from March 23 to March 29, the political agenda in Azerbaijan was shaped by the ongoing escalation around Iran, the intensification of foreign policy diplomacy, and a number of domestic and international processes.

During the period from March 16 to March 22, Azerbaijan’s political agenda was shaped by two primary dynamics: ongoing regional tensions surrounding Iran and the launch of internal institutional reforms. At the same time, the week coincided with the beginning of Novruz and Ramadan celebrations, adding a socio-symbolic dimension to the overall landscape.