Armenia and Pakistan formally recognize each other, initiating official diplomatic interaction.
The Caucasus region is experiencing significant changes, with Armenia and Pakistan establishing diplomatic relations after over three decades of non-recognition by Pakistan. This development comes amidst a complex web of relationships in the region.
Armenia, traditionally at odds with Pakistan, has seen a corresponding increase in relations with Pakistan's archenemy, India. This shift can be seen in the Azerbaijani media's criticism of India, with Caliber publishing a rebuke under the title 'Bollywood grudge: Revenge instead of a future strategy'.
Meanwhile, Armenia and Azerbaijan's applications to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) have been blocked, primarily by India and Pakistan. Russia has been actively involved in this blockade, particularly in coordinating with India to block Azerbaijan's membership, despite Beijing's support for Azerbaijan's accession.
Despite these complications, Armenia and Pakistan recently signed a Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic relations. The ministers exchanged views on engagement on multilateral platforms, including the UN and the SCO. Armenia and Pakistan have also agreed to exchange representatives and provide necessary assistance for the performance of diplomatic relations.
Armenia's desire to join the SCO was reaffirmed during the SCO summit, with an agreement reached to deepen cooperation within the SCO framework. Armenia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ani Badalyan, issued a vague statement on relations with the SCO, saying they would continue working with interested SCO member states. Political commentator Hakob Badalyan argued that an 'imminent discussion' related to Armenia's SCO membership would be expected following Yerevan's announcement.
Armenia has broadened its ties with India in recent years, with Armenia even supporting India's claims to the contested Kashmir region. The Armenian and Pakistani governments have also discussed prospects for developing bilateral cooperation.
Independent journalism in the region is under threat, prompting the creation of a newsroom powered by readers as a response. The establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Pakistan marks a significant step in the evolving dynamics of the Caucasus region.
As these events unfold, it remains to be seen how the relationships between these nations will continue to evolve and what impact this will have on the region as a whole.
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