Minister: Baku–Berlin Roadmap aims to mobilize $1.3 trillion in climate finance

Speaking at the opening of the Second Baku Climate Action Week, Mukhtar Babayev, President of COP29 and the Special Representative of the President of Azerbaijan for Climate Issues, outlined Azerbaijan’s achievements during COP29 and its ambitious...

Banking sector assets in Azerbaijan reach 55.7 billion AZN

The assets of the banking sector in Azerbaijan reached 55.7 billion manat, APA-Economics reports, citing the Central Bank of Azerbaijan. As of the end of August 2025, the total assets of operating banks amounted to 55 billion 672.4 million manat,...

How the new normal in Azerbaijan–Russia relations might look

It can be said with confidence that there will be no return to the situation before the crash of the AZAL plane, which was shot down by the Russian Armed Forces. Due to the inadequate reaction of Russia’s leadership, relations have degraded. At...

Azerbaijan’s expanding global role: from peace initiatives to energy leadership

In international politics, attention is rarely given uninvited. When foreign leaders and business magnates queue up to meet one president, it is more than mere courtesy; it signals recognition of influence, reliability, and vision. During...

Azerbaijan’s global presence strengthened at 80th UN General Assembly

Azerbaijan continues to solidify its standing on the international stage as the country’s leadership engages with the world’s top decision-makers at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Bringing together more than...

Azerbaijani parliament hosts UK delegation led by Lord Aamer Sarfraz

On September 25, members of the Milli Majlis' working group on interparliamentary relations with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland met with a delegation led by Lord Aamer Sarfraz, a member of the House of Lords of the...

Egypt’s engineering exports surpass $4bln in August 2025, up 12% year-on-year

Egypt - The Engineering Export Council of Egypt announced that engineering exports reached $4.187bn between January and August 2025, marking a 12% increase compared to $3.746bn in the same period last year. Sherif El-Sayyad, Chairperson of the...

Azerbaijan, Serbia strengthen strategic partnership in Baku Talks

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population and Co-Chair of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation between Azerbaijan and Serbia, Sahil Babayev, held a meeting with the Speaker of the National...

Baku hosts Azerbaijan & Central Asia Green Energy Week 2025 [PHOTOS]

Baku is currently hosting the Azerbaijan & Central Asia Green Energy Week 2025, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and international experts to discuss the future of renewable energy in the region, Azernews reports. The event...

Baku and Beijing: Oil cooperation that transformed Asia’s industrial landscape – HISTORICAL-ANALYTICAL REVIEW

Baku, September 24, Tamilla Mammadova, AZERTAC The oil industry has played a pivotal role in the economic development and strengthening of nations throughout history. In this context, Azerbaijan’s contribution to the formation and growth of...

Baku hosts conference on oil refining, petrochemicals, and trade in Caspian & Central Asia

A conference on the theme “Caspian and Central Asia – Oil Refining, Petrochemicals, Trade and Logistics” has opened in Baku, Azernews reports. The event is organized by “Confidence Information Services.” The conference brings together experts,...

Azerbaijan increases potato exports by 47% in January–July 2025

From January to July 2025, Azerbaijan exported 70,830 tonnes of potatoes, valued at USD 28.1 million, according to the State Statistics Committee. Compared to the same period in 2024, exports grew by 47% in volume and 37% in value. Main export...

Azerbaijani and Serbian Parliament Speakers make joint press statement

Baku, September 24, AZERTAC Sahiba Gafarova, Speaker of the Milli Majlis, and Ana Brnabić, Speaker of the Serbian National Assembly, who paid an official visit to Azerbaijan, made statements to the press following a bilateral meeting. Sahiba...

Azerbaijan Reviews Cooperation With Chinese BYD Company (PHOTO)

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 24.​ Azerbaijan's Ministry of Economy discussed potential collaboration with the Chinese BYD company, focusing on business partnership opportunities and knowledge exchange, Azerbaijani...

Baku Hosts Azerbaijan & Central Asia Green Energy Week 2025

(MENAFN- AzerNews) Qabil Ashirov Read more Baku is currently hosting the Azerbaijan & Central Asia Green Energy Week 2025, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and international experts to discuss the future of renewable energy in the...

Baku’s B-04 metro station expected to be completed by end of 2026

The construction of the metro station "B-04" will be completed by the end of 2026, said Mammad Rzayev, Deputy Head of the Construction Project Management Department of "Baku Metro" CJSC, APA-Economics reports. "B-04" station is the fifth station...

Azerbaijani delegation joins "Partner 2025" Belgrade fair

Baku, September 24, AZERTAC An Azerbaijani delegation led by Deputy Minister of Defense Industry Hidayat Azimov participated in the 12th International Armament and Military Equipment Exhibition – “Partner 2025”, which opened in Belgrade, Serbia,...

Baku breeze over the Hudson. Meetings and negotiations in New York

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva are attending the landmark 80th session of the UN General Assembly. Azerbaijan is also represented by Assistant to the President and Head of the Department for Foreign Policy...

Baku to host 2nd AZHAB Forum

Baku, September 24, AZERTAC On October 7–8, Baku will host another prestigious event — the Azerbaijan Halal Business (AZHAB) Forum. This year, the Forum will be held for the second time with the support of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic...

Azerbaijan and Hungary ink cultural cooperation program

Baku, September 24, AZERTAC Azerbaijan’s Minister of Culture Adil Karimli met with a delegation led by Balázs Hankó, Minister of Culture and Innovation of Hungary. During the meeting, the “Program for Cooperation in the Field of Culture between...