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Azerbaijan launches smart transportation and automation system in pediatric medical institutions [PHOTOS]
A new “smart transportation system” has been implemented in eight medical institutions under the Republican Pediatric Center to improve the accuracy, speed, and traceability of laboratory sample processing in Azerbaijan, Azernews reports. The...

Azerbaijan and Pakistan reaffirm strategic ties at ECO summit in Khankendi
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar on the sidelines of the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit held in Khankendi, Azernews reports, citing...

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister meets UNESCAP executive secretary in Khankendi
On July 3, 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, met with Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, the UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for...

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister met with UN Deputy Secretary-General
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov met with UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) Armida Salsiah Aliscahbana within the...

Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan discuss current state of cooperation
On July 3, 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov met with the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov within the framework of the 17th...

Azerbaijani, Pakistani FMs discuss international issues in Khankendi
On July 3, 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, within the framework of...

Azerbaijani, Turkmen FM meet during ECO summit in Khankendi
On July 3, 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, met with the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, within the framework of the...

Azerbaijan and UAE officials discuss strategic parternship in Khankendi
On July 3, 2025, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, on the sidelines of the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit held in the...

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan reinforce ties ahead of ECO Summit
By Toby Gregory Published on 03/07/2025 - 15:07 GMT+2 Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has arrived in Azerbaijan for a state visit, underscoring a growing partnership between the two countries in Central Asia and South Caucasus....

PM Shehbaz says clean energy, eco-tourism key to sustainable growth
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif said that clean energy pathways and eco-tourism projects can significantly boost inclusive, sustainable development, generating green employment opportunities and aiding livelihoods in vulnerable areas. Speaking...

Russia’s diplomatic circle of friends: Taliban and North Korea in, Azerbaijan and Armenia out
In a move sparking significant backlash, Russia became the first country in the world to recognise the Taliban as the ruling government of Afghanistan. "We believe that the act of official recognition of the government of the Islamic Emirate of...

UAE, Azerbaijan explore avenues of cooperation in energy sector
On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dr Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology participated in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO), held on Friday in...

17th summit of Economic Cooperation Organization begins in Azerbaijan
The 17th summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) began in Azerbaijan's Khankendi city on Friday. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was welcomed by Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev upon his arrival at the venue of the summit,...

Pakistan PM, Turkish President discuss regional developments in Azerbaijan
Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan PM, Turkish President discuss regional developments in Azerbaijan Close Both leaders emphasize the importance of deepening cooperation in trade, defense and energy Follow on Updated On: Fri, 04 Jul 2025 21:40:07 PKT...

Tinubu calls for just energy transition
President Bola Tinubu has urged a fair energy transition that will not jeopardise developing economies. Discussing the theme of the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation, “New ECO Vision for a Sustainable and Climate-Resilient...

Slovenian Logistics Brigade Marks Anniversary With Major Reform (PHOTO)
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 4. A ceremony marking the Day of the Logistics Brigade was held on Friday, July 4, at the Peter Petrič Barracks in Kranj, Slovenia, Trend reports via the country's government website. The...

Pakistan, Azerbaijan ink $2 billion investment deal: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that Pakistan and Azerbaijan have signed a $2 billion investment agreement, aimed at boosting economic cooperation between the two countries. The announcement came during the PM’s official visit to Baku,...

Turkmenistan proposes to create mechanism to coordinate energy policies of ECO countries
ASHGABAT, July 4. /TASS/. Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov proposed to create a mechanism for coordinating the energy policies of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) countries, the press service of the Turkmen Foreign Ministry...

Kazakhstan Sees Potential In Baku-Supsa Pipeline For Oil Exports - Minister (Exclusive)
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) KHANKENDI, Azerbaijan, July 4. Kazakhstan deems the Baku-Supsa pipeline to be promising for pumping its oil, Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov told in an interview with Trend on the sidelines of the 17th summit...

Turkmen-Afghan meeting on implementation of TAPI and TAP projects held in Azerbaijan
Today, the delegation of Turkmenistan led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov, within the framework of its visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, held a meeting with the Acting Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Afghanistan...