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Azerbaijan, Japan hold political consultations
16:58 En A new round of political consultations has been held between the foreign ministries of Azerbaijan and Japan, Olaylar informs, citing the Azerbaijani MFA. The Azerbaijani delegation was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov, while...

Production of unprocessed metals rises significantly in Azerbaijan
Production of unprocessed metals rises significantly in Azerbaijan 2 October 2025 18:45 (UTC+04:00) The growth in unprocessed metals production not only strengthens Azerbaijan’s industrial base but also enhances the country’s position in regional...

President Ilham Aliyev’s visit to Copenhagen: A striking manifestation of Azerbaijan’s multi-vector diplomacy -
On October 2, the 7th Summit of the European Political Community held in Copenhagen served as a strategic platform for discussing key issues on the global political agenda – including security, energy, and cooperation. The participation of...

Azerbaijan сontinues legal proceedings against Armenians accused of war crimes
The open court hearing on criminal cases against citizens of the Republic of Armenia, including Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others, accused of crimes against peace...

Russia-Reliant Hungary Explores Energy Alternatives
Hungary has struck its largest deal for liquefied natural gas supplies, signing a contract with French energy group Engie, and opened talks on possible imports from Turkmenistan. The move suggests Budapest is recalibrating its energy security...

Bayraktar begins local drone production in Azerbaijan
14:10 En Bayraktar Teknoloji Azerbaijan LLC, a subsidiary of Türkiyechr("39")s Baykar Makina, has launched the production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Azerbaijan, Olaylar informs. The production is being carried out at the Sumgayit...

Armenian FM: Railway construction with Azerbaijan could take at least two years
Baku, October 3, AZERTAC “The construction of a railway line between Armenia and Azerbaijan could take at least two years,” Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated in an interview with the Polish channel TVP World. “According to experts’...

Energy Minister highlights regional green energy projects at Kazakhstan Energy Week
Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy, Parviz Shahbazov, participated in the opening ceremony of the event titled “Accelerating Renewable Energy in Central Asia” held during Kazakhstan Energy Week, organized by the International Renewable Energy Agency...

Kyrgyzstan, Indonesia to cooperate in halal industry
Baku, October 3, AZERTAC A Protocol of Intent on the development of the halal industry between Kyrgyzstan and Indonesia was signed on the sidelines of the Halal Indonesia International Industry Expo 2025, which took place from September 25–28 in...
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International Conference in Baku addresses future of Caspian Sea amid climate challenges [PHOTOS]
On October 2–3, an international conference titled “A Turning Point for the Caspian Sea: From COP29 and UNOC 2025 Outcomes to COP30 Action” was held at the Baku Congress Center. Azernews reports that the event was initiated by Leyla Aliyeva,...

Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Georgia agree unified tariffs along Middle Corridor
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Georgia's railway operators have agreed to set a single long‑term tariff along the Trans‑Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor), Report informs, citing Kazakhstan Railways SC. This decision is part of...

Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan relations encompass multifaceted cooperation agenda - President Ilham Aliyev
Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan relations encompass a multifaceted cooperation agenda, said President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in his letter to President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of...
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Baku hosts int'l conference on 'Role of libraries in preserving National and Spiritual Values' [PHOTOS]
An international conference themed "The Role of Libraries in Preserving National and Spiritual Values" has been held as part of the 11th Baku International Book Fair, organized by Azerbaijan Culture Ministry and Azerbaijan National Library,...

Opinion: “Europe’s ‘golden reserve’?” – Azerbaijan ousted from PACE but remains a strategic partner
Relations between Azerbaijan and the EU At a meeting in Baku, the Italian president said Italy fully supports Azerbaijan’s cooperation with the European Union and considers Baku a reliable partner. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, meanwhile,...

Baku asserts its influence in Europe’s political and energy corridors at 7th EPC Summit
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Copenhagen for a working visit at the invitation of Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and European Council President António Costa to participate in the 7th Summit of the European Political...

Pashinyan: Armenia's strategic goal is to transition from raw ore exports to finished product production
NEWS » Politics » Pashinyan: Armenia's strategic goal is to transition from raw ore exports to finished product production Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called Armenia's strategic goal the transformation from a country primarily exporting raw ore...

Azerbaijan's transit potential presented at "TransLogistica Kazakhstan 2025" exhibition
Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY) is participating in the largest transport and logistics event in Central Asia, TransLogistica Kazakhstan 2025, held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from September 30 to October 2, ADY told APA-Economics. According to the...

Azerbaijan and Japan hold political consultations
On October 2, the next political consultations were held between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Japan in Baku, the Foreign Ministry told APA. The delegation was headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov...

Azerbaijan to launch feasibility study for Trans-Caspian Green Energy Corridor
The preparation of the feasibility study for the "Trans-Caspian Green Energy Corridor" project will begin soon, said the Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov during his speech at the event held within the framework of the "Kazakhstan Energy Week,"...

Azerbaijani former POW testifies at trial of Armenian nationals in Baku
On October 2, during the ongoing trial at the Baku Military Court concerning crimes committed by citizens of the Republic of Armenia, victim Ilham Mammadov gave testimony. Azernews reports that Mammadov recounted that on May 10, 2002, while...