{"id":169802,"date":"2026-07-02T09:33:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T07:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cde.ual.es\/?p=169802"},"modified":"2026-07-02T09:45:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T07:45:17","slug":"la-ue-lanza-programas-de-conectividad-y-apoyo-a-las-comunidades-para-la-paz-en-el-caucaso-meridional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cde.ual.es\/en\/la-ue-lanza-programas-de-conectividad-y-apoyo-a-las-comunidades-para-la-paz-en-el-caucaso-meridional\/","title":{"rendered":"The EU launches connectivity and community support programmes to promote peace in the South Caucasus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span dir=\"auto\">On 1 July in Baku, the President of the European Commission, Ursula <\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">von der Leyen<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\">, together with the Commissioner for Enlargement, <strong>Marta <\/strong><\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">Kos<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\">, met with the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, to discuss how to promote peace in the region through greater connectivity and support for border communities. They also discussed bilateral cooperation between the EU and Azerbaijan on trade and energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cde.ual.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/istockphoto-1414973344-612x612-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span dir=\"auto\">President <\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">von der Leyen <\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\">said:<em>\u201cOur \u2018Peace through Connectivity Package\u2019 will help build a peaceful and prosperous future for the South Caucasus. With up to \u20ac200 million in grants, we will mobilise up to \u20ac2,000 million in investment to connect the region, foster cooperation and create a culture of lasting peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Together, we can turn peace on paper into peace in practice.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span dir=\"auto\">During the visit, President <\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">von der Leyen <\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\">outlined concrete measures to boost regional cooperation, as well as initiatives to integrate Azerbaijan into the Connectivity Agenda. To support this ambition, she announced an <\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">investment package of up <\/span><\/strong><strong><span dir=\"auto\">to <\/span><\/strong><strong><span dir=\"auto\">200 million <\/span><\/strong><strong><span dir=\"auto\">euros <\/span><\/strong><strong><span dir=\"auto\">for connectivity projects <\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\">in the South Caucasus, as part of the Global Gateway initiative. <strong>An additional<\/strong> 20 million <strong>euros<\/strong> will be allocated <strong>to a peace-building programme <\/strong>for local communities in Armenia and Azerbaijan. The President also highlighted the importance of <strong>joint investment in energy, particularly in renewable energy.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span dir=\"auto\">Boosting connectivity in the South Caucasus<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span dir=\"auto\">By connecting regions, the EU\u2019s Connectivity Agenda contributes to shared prosperity and peace in the South Caucasus. In this context, President <\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">von der Leyen <\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\">announced <\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">the launch of the <\/span><\/strong><strong><span dir=\"auto\">EU-Azerbaijan Connectivity Partnership. <\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\">This partnership will provide a structured framework for identifying projects, mobilising funding and coordinating their implementation. The EU-Azerbaijan High-Level Dialogue on Connectivity, covering transport, energy and digital connectivity, will strengthen this partnership by ensuring strategic coordination and monitoring progress. It will be supported by <\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">the EU\u2019s <\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\">new <\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">\u2018Connectivity for Peace\u2019 investment package, <\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\">worth up to 200 million euros, which has the potential to mobilise up to 2,000 million euros in public and private investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span dir=\"auto\">In Azerbaijan, the EU is committed to the development of the Nakhchivan railway project, a strategic investment that will improve mobility and economic flows in Azerbaijan and the wider region. The European Union and Azerbaijan, together with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, launched a<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">feasibility study<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">for the development of the project in January 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span dir=\"auto\">Furthermore, President <\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">von der Leyen <\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\">and President Aliyev announced a <\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">Ministerial Conference on Investment in Regional Connectivity<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\">, to be held in Baku in late 2026. The conference will bring together the EU, the South Caucasus, Central Asia, international financial institutions and private investors to showcase strategic connectivity projects, present investment opportunities and mobilise funding for regional infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span dir=\"auto\">Strengthening peace-building measures in the region.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span dir=\"auto\">The \u20ac<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\"><strong>20 million <\/strong><\/span><span dir=\"auto\">announced under the Peace Dividends initiative will support local communities in Armenia and Azerbaijan through investments that promote peace in areas such as healthcare, demining, skills development and local businesses, helping people to experience the tangible benefits of peace in their daily lives. By improving livelihoods and strengthening local resilience, this package will also help to build a culture of lasting peace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span dir=\"auto\">This complements existing initiatives, such as the support package for Karabakh and other conflict-affected areas, which focuses on healthcare, rural development and human capital development, as well as the EU\u2019s initiatives for continued support for humanitarian action against landmines. Through the Team Europe Initiative, the EU remains the largest donor in this field.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span dir=\"auto\">Greater trade and energy cooperation with Azerbaijan.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span dir=\"auto\">President<\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">von der Leyen<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\">reaffirmed the EU\u2019s commitment to <\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">strengthening cooperation on renewable energy<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\">, electricity interconnections and regional energy networks, given that Azerbaijan remains a reliable partner in the diversification of Europe\u2019s energy supply. She also emphasised the importance of deepening economic cooperation between the EU and Azerbaijan by <\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">resuming talks on a new comprehensive agreement.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span dir=\"auto\">Background<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span dir=\"auto\">Relations between the European Union and Azerbaijan are based on the<\/span><span dir=\"auto\"> EU-Azerbaijan Partnership and Cooperation Agreement<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">, which has been in force since 1999. In February 2017, the EU and Azerbaijan began negotiations on a new framework agreement with the aim of revitalising political dialogue and fostering mutually beneficial cooperation. In September 2018, the Cooperation Council endorsed these priorities, setting out the joint political guidelines that guided and strengthened the EU\u2013Azerbaijan Partnership over the following years. On 28 September 2018, the Cooperation Council also endorsed the Partnership Priorities. In June 2026, the EU and Azerbaijan provisionally concluded talks on a new set of EU\u2013Azerbaijan Partnership Priorities for the period 2026\u20132030. Furthermore, the EU and Azerbaijan resumed negotiations on a new bilateral agreement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span dir=\"auto\">The signing of the peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia represents a historic opportunity to achieve lasting peace, strengthen regional stability and deepen regional economic integration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>More information: <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/commission\/presscorner\/detail\/es\/ip_26_1494\">European Commission<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On 1 July in Baku, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, together with the Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, met with the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, to discuss how to promote peace in the region through greater connectivity and support for border communities. 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