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Moody's upgrades Azerbaijan's credit rating to investment grade
On July 3, Moody’s Ratings, the international credit rating agency, upgraded the sovereign credit rating of the Republic of Azerbaijan from Ba1 to Baa3 (investment grade) and maintained the positive outlook, APA-Economics reports citing the...

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan Forge $1B Trade Vision
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan arrived in Baku on July 2 for a state visit at the invitation of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. He was received at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister Yagub Eyyubov and other senior officials, with...
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19th Baku Summer Energy School successfully concluded [PHOTOS]
The 19th Baku Summer Energy School (BSES), organized by the Institute for Development and Diplomacy (IDD) of ADA University in partnership with ADA University Foundation, the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), bp, and KOLIN...

President Emomali Rahmon to attend ECO summit in Azerbaijan
10:01, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, will participate in the 17th Summit of Heads of State of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), scheduled for July 4 in Azerbaijan, according to the country’s Ministry of...

Political consultations held between Azerbaijan and Germany
Next round of Political Consultations held between the foreign ministries of Azerbaijan and Germany in Berlin, MFA told APA. The Azerbaijani delegation was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Fariz Rzayev, while the German delegation was headed by...

Armenian Parliament adopts bill allowing state to take over energy company
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...
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Nationwide vaccination training successfully completed in Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]
On July 4, a nationwide training program aimed at enhancing the quality of vaccination services in Azerbaijan was successfully completed, Azernews reports. The initiative was jointly organized by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of...

President Ilham Aliyev: There are excellent opportunities to elevate the Azerbaijan-United States relations to a qualitatively new level
"Today, there are excellent opportunities to elevate the Azerbaijan-United States friendly relations and partnership to a qualitatively new level," President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in his congratulatory letter addressed to...

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of Pakistan in Khankendi -
On July 4, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, in Khankendi, APA reports. The Pakistani Prime Minister commended the excellent organization of...

Trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Iran nears $260 million in five months
During January-May 2025, Azerbaijan's trade turnover with the Islamic Republic of Iran amounted to 257 million 964 thousand US dollars, APA-Economics reports citing the State Customs Committee. The volume of this indicator increased by 8.2% or...

Two Azerbaijansaudi Arabia Mous Officially Ratified
(MENAFN- AzerNews) Nazrin Abdul Read more At its July 4 session, held as part of the Milli Majlis (Parliament) of Azerbaijan extraordinary session, the Azerbaijani Parliament ratified two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed with the Kingdom...

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology in Khankendi
On July 4, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation of the United Arab Emirates led by Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, in Khankendi, APA reports. The Minister conveyed the...

BSTDB Invests In AEGEAN Airlines To Support Fleet Renewal And Strengthen Regional Connectivity
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 7. The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) has subscribed €15 million in the second bond issued by Aegean Airlines S.A. (AEGEAN), Greece's national flag carrier, Trend reports. The €250...

Head of State: United States has been a reliable partner of Azerbaijan in the energy sector for many years
"I am pleased to note that the United States has been a reliable partner of Azerbaijan in the energy sector for many years," President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in his congratulatory letter addressed to the President of the...

President: We attach special importance to the friendly relations and partnership between Azerbaijan and the United States
"We attach special importance to the friendly relations and partnership between Azerbaijan and the United States," President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in his congratulatory letter addressed to the President of the United...

Tajikistan supports creation of regional energy market within ECO
Tajikistan is committed to the development of a regional energy market among member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), President Emomali Rahmon stated during the 17th ECO Summit, Azernews reports. According to information,...

Moody's Elevates Azerbaijan's Credit Rating To Investment Grade
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 4. Moody's Ratings, an international rating agency, has upgraded the sovereign credit rating of Azerbaijan from Ba1 to Baa3 (investment grade), maintaining the rating outlook at positive, Trend...

Bosnia Walking Tightrope With Economic Risks Despite Fiscal, Monetary Stability
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 7. A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or 'mission'). Missions are undertaken as part of regular consultations under...

Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan establish joint venture for Green Energy Corridor project
Energy companies from Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan have launched a joint venture to advance the development of a transcontinental “green energy” corridor that will transmit renewable electricity from Central Asia to Europe. Source:...

Two Azerbaijan–Saudi Arabia MoUs officially ratified
At its July 4 session, held as part of the Milli Majlis (Parliament) of Azerbaijan extraordinary session, the Azerbaijani Parliament ratified two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Azernews reports. The...