At a more general political level, the establishment of such an agreement is in line with the European Neighbourhood Policy and the Eastern Partnership initiative, in both of which Azerbaijan is involved, and will further the objectives of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement with Azerbaijan, which is due to be succeeded by an Association Agreement currently under negotiation.
Üldisemal poliitilisel tasandil on sellise lepingu sõlmimine kooskõlas Euroopa naabruspoliitikaga ning idapartnerlusalgatusega, mis mõlemad hõlmavad ka Aserbaidžaani, ning soodustab Aserbaidžaaniga sõlmitud partnerlus- ja koostöölepingu eesmärkideni jõudmist, millele peaks järgnema praegu läbirääkimisjärgus olev assotsieerimisleping.