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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......

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,...

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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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...

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...

Planning a trip to China? Visa-free entry is now available for 74 nationalities
By Fu Ting with AP Published on 10/07/2025 - 12:34 GMT+2 Travellers from dozens of countries – including much of Europe – can now enter China without a visa, as the country opens up in a bid to revive tourism. Citizens from 74...

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...

British investment in Caspian Freight Corridor signals infrastructure shift
The United Kingdom has officially stepped into the geopolitical freight game, and it’s doing so through Azerbaijan. On July 2, the House of Lords hosted a high-level roundtable in London on Caspian transport connectivity, marking Britain’s direct...

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...

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...

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...

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...

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev made press statements -UPDATED-1
On July 2, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, delivered press statements, APA reports. The President of Azerbaijan made the statement first. Statement by...

President of Azerbaijan describes investment in Uzbekistan as priority
Baku, July 2, AZERTAC “For Azerbaijan, investing in Uzbekistan is a priority. Firstly, because Uzbekistan is a friendly, brotherly country. Secondly, thanks to the well-considered reforms implemented by the President of Uzbekistan, a very...

President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan agree to hold regular dialogue and coordinate transport policy with neighboring countries
Baku, July 2, AZERTAC Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have agreed to maintain regular dialogue and jointly work on coordinating their transport policies with neighboring countries, said President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev during a joint statement with...

PM Shehbaz to attend ECO summit in Baku, reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to regional cooperation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will participate in the 17th Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) Summit, set to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from July 3–4, the Foreign Office (FO) confirmed on Wednesday. In its official statement, the FO said the...

PM to attend ECO Summit in Baku today
ISLAMABAD: The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) will be held in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan, on 3-4 July 2025. The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, will lead the Pakistan delegation to the Summit, Foreign...