Germany looks to Azerbaijan as Armenia ties shift the regional map

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev have signed a series of economic agreements to deepen Germany's access to Azerbaijan's natural gas reserves and energy transit routes. Per RFI, the deal reflects Berlin's efforts to diversify its energy supply. The agreements come amid shifting regional dynamics, with Azerbaijan balancing between Europe-leaning Armenia and a recently repaired relationship with Moscow.

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