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Strategic MoU signed between Azerbaijan, China Datang for renewable energy projects [PHOTOS]
Azerbaijan and China’s “China Datang Overseas Investment Co. Ltd” have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on the development of a “green energy corridor,” Azernews reports, citing a post shared by Azerbaijan’s Minister of...

Azerbaijan’s State Tourism Agency Is on a Mission to Boost the Country’s Travel Appeal
By Arzu Geybullayeva The initiative by Azerbaijan’s state tourism agency launched earlier this year is not surprising, given the government’s long history of footing hefty bills for image boosts. Whether hosting the Eurovision song contest,...
Two dead after back-to-back explosions in northern Ukraine ‘completely destroy’ industrial facilities and homes
Explosions rocked two industrial facilities near the village of Berezyna in Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region on Wednesday evening, killing two people and injuring 24 others, including four children, according to regional military administration head...
The Latest Trouble In Russian-Azerbaijani Relations Might Be Part Of A Turkish-US Powerplay
Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, Turkiye sees an opportunity to turbocharge its rise as a Eurasian Great Power along Russia’s entire southern periphery in ways that autonomously align with American grand strategic interests......

Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan target $1bn trade by 2030 as leaders seal broad cooperation agreements in Baku
Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan target $1bn trade by 2030 as leaders seal broad cooperation agreements in Baku Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have set a target to increase bilateral trade to $1bn by 2030, as Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev...

PM Shehbaz to attend ECO Summit in Azerbaijan tomorrow
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will participate in the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit, scheduled to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, over two days starting tomorrow. Centered around the theme "New ECO Vision for a...

Tensions are rising between Russia and Azerbaijan. Why is it happening now?
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Azerbaijan cancels Russian events over 'extrajudicial killings' of 2 citizens in Russia's Yekaterinburg
Azerbaijan has cancelled all planned cultural events hosted alongside Russian state and private organizations, the country's Culture Ministry announced on June 29, over the deaths of two Azerbaijani citizens during police raids in the Russian city...

ECO forum in Shusha signals Azerbaijan’s ambitions as regional economic hub
The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Business Forum, currently underway in the historic city of Shusha as part of the inaugural “ECO Week,” marks a pivotal moment for economic cooperation among member states. Jointly organized by...

Strategic Mou Signed Between Azerbaijan, China Datang For Renewable Energy Projects
(MENAFN- AzerNews) Akbar Novruz Read more Azerbaijan and China's“China Datang Overseas Investment Co. Ltd” have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on the development of a“green energy corridor,” Azernews reports, citing a post...

PM Shehbaz leaves for Azerbaijan today to attend ECO summit
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave for Azerbaijan today (Thursday) to attend the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in Baku on 3-4 July 2025. In a statement, the Foreign Office will lead the Pakistan...

PM Shehbaz to attend ECO summit in Baku
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the two-day 17th Economic Cooperation Organization summit in Baku, Azerbaijan on Thursday (today). The theme of the Summit is “New ECO Vision for a Sustainable and Climate Resilient Future.” During the...

Russia Urges Azerbaijan to Repair Ties Amid Diplomatic Crisis
A diplomatic crisis has erupted between Russia and Azerbaijan after police raids in Russia last week led to the deaths of two ethnic Azerbaijanis. Azerbaijan alleges the men were beaten to death, while Moscow attributes one death to heart...

Azerbaijan cancels Russian events over the killings of 2 citizens in Yekaterinburg
Azerbaijan has canceled all cultural events planned by Russian state and private institutions in protest over the deaths of two Azerbaijani citizens during police raids in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg, Azerbaijani officials said Sunday....

PM Shehbaz to leave for Azerbaijan today to attend 17th ECO summit
Pakistan Pakistan PM Shehbaz to leave for Azerbaijan today to attend 17th ECO summit Close PM will also hold bilateral meetings with other ECO leaders on the sidelines of the summit. Follow on Published On: Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:32:31 PKT ISLAMABAD...

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev made press statements
Baku, July 2, AZERTAC On July 2, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, delivered press statements. The President of Azerbaijan made the statement first. Statement by...

BP, once a hunter in the oil industry, is now prey. What went wrong?
LONDON – For months, speculation has been building that the London energy giant BP could be acquired by a competitor. Its lackluster returns and low share price have made it a tempting takeover target. An activist shareholder had built up a...

Deterioration of relations between Azerbaijan and Russia should be considered in the format of a geopolitical matryoshka - political scientist
ArmInfo. The deterioration of relations between Azerbaijan and Russia should be considered not separately, but in the format of a with the participation of Turkey, Iran and, of course, Great Britain. This viewpoint was expressed by the well-known...

Russia’s Relationship with Azerbaijan Sours over Brothers Killed in Russian Custody
A rapidly escalating diplomatic feud between Russia and Azerbaijan has developed over the death of two Azeri men arrested by Russian police during an organized crime investigation who died in custody under mysterious circumstances. Azerbaijan has...

Azerbaijan, Croatia committed to strengthening cultural partnership
The collaboration between Azerbaijan and Croatia extends beyond political and economic spheres, thriving equally in the cultural domain. Throughout the years, the two nations have cultivated a vibrant cultural relationship built on mutual respect,...