The initialling of the August peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia marked a key step toward regional security, with NATO ready to deepen dialogue and cooperation.

Axar.az reports that this was noted in NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's 2025 annual report.

“The South Caucasus is important for NATO’s security, especially as the region continues to feel the impact of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. In 2025, NATO welcomed meaningful progress towards peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and acknowledged the United States’ continued investment in the peace process. The initialling of the August peace deal was a major step towards normalization and regional security, and NATO stands ready to deepen dialogue and cooperation with both countries,” the report stated.

It was also added that in 2025, Azerbaijan has stepped up the exchange of best practices with other partner countries.