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Russia Calls in Azerbaijan’s Ambassador
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan’s envoy to Moscow was called in on Tuesday by the Russian Foreign Ministry. Rahman Mustafayev arrived at the ministry’s headquarters located on Smolenskaya Square in Moscow, according to a statement from the diplomatic service....
Russian FM calls on Azerbaijani ambassador after journalists arrest
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Foreign Ministry called in Azerbaijani ambassador Rakhman Mustafaev following the arrest of three Russian journalists in Baku. Among those detained on Monday were two senior editors from Sputnik media and one reporter from the...
Russia Regrets Azerbaijan's Cultural Boycott
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia expressed regret on Monday over Azerbaijan’s choice to cancel scheduled cultural programs involving Russian organizations after a deadly police operation in Yekaterinburg resulted in the deaths of Azerbaijani nationals. “We are...
Turkish Firm Repkon Partners with Norway’s Nammo
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish defense manufacturer Repkon is set to create a 155-millimeter artillery ammunition filling plant as part of a new partnership with Norwegian arms producer Nammo, aiming to bolster the military capabilities of Scandinavian nations....
Russia Dismisses Azerbaijan’s Objections Over Detained Ethnic Azerbaijanis
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, the Russian Foreign Ministry dismissed Azerbaijan’s objections regarding the detention of several ethnic Azerbaijanis in Yekaterinburg, clarifying that those arrested are Russian citizens suspected of serious offenses...
Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration of the construction materials production facility of “Konstralab Industries” CJSC in Goranboy district
President of Azerbaijan
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June 23, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, June 23 - From Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Your Excellency, On the occasion of the celebration of your National Day, I extend to Your Excellency my warmest...
Russia Rejects Azerbaijan’s Protest over Yekaterinburg Raids
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Foreign Ministry on Saturday rejected Azerbaijan’s objection concerning the arrest of several ethnic Azerbaijanis in Yekaterinburg, clarifying that these individuals are Russian citizens suspected of committing serious crimes...
UN Human Rights office is concerned about detention of Russian journalists
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN Human Rights office (OHCHR) voiced concern on Friday regarding press freedom in Azerbaijan following the detention of several Russian journalists. Moscow has condemned the arrests as “unlawful.” On Monday, Azerbaijani police raided...
Thousands call for release of Russian-Armenian businessman
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, thousands gathered in the streets of Yerevan to call for the release of Samvel Karapetyan, a Russian-Armenian energy magnate currently imprisoned. Karapetyan, known for his outspoken support of Armenia’s political opposition...
Azerbaijan Greenlights New Collaboration Plan with China
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The Azerbaijani President, Ilham Aliyev, has given the green light to a new collaboration framework designed to accelerate the Belt and Road Initiative alongside China, according to an announcement from the presidential office on Friday....
Azerbaijani Leader Meets UFC President
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan’s head of state, Ilham Aliyev, held a meeting in Baku on Friday with Dana White, President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), as the nation gears up to host its first-ever UFC event starting Saturday. White commended...
Pakistani PM addresses climate-related threats, proposing low-emissions corridor
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) At the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit held in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif put forward a proposal for creating a regional low-emission corridor. He emphasized that ECO member countries are...
Azerbaijan Hosts First-Ever UFC Event
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, President Ilham Aliyev welcomed UFC President Dana White to the capital city, marking a key milestone as Azerbaijan prepares to host its first-ever Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event. The tournament is set to kick off...
Ilham Aliyev reviewed construction progress on Baku–Alat–Gazakh–State Border with Georgia highway section passing through Yevlakh city
President of Azerbaijan
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June 23, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, June 23 - 23 June 2025, 11:25 On June 23, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev inspected the construction progress of the section of the Baku–Alat–Gazakh–State Border with Georgia highway passing through the city of...
Ilham Aliyev attended opening of Yevlakh pilot agricultural park
President of Azerbaijan
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June 23, 2025
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Ilham Aliyev inspected construction progress of Yevlakh Olympic Sports Complex
President of Azerbaijan
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June 23, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, June 23 - President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev reviewed the ongoing construction of the …
Pakistan’s Premier Urges Climate Cooperation
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif put forward a proposal for a corridor with reduced emissions on Friday during the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) gathering, highlighting that participating nations are contending with...
Azerbaijan Confirms Commitment to Providing Humanitarian Aid to Palestine
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev confirmed his nation’s ongoing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Palestine. During a credential ceremony in Baku with Ahmed Metani, the newly appointed Palestinian ambassador,...
Azerbaijan Confirms Support for Palestine
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijani Leader Ilham Aliyev, speaking on Sunday, proclaimed that his country will persist in extending humanitarian aid to Palestine. The announcement was made in Baku while he received the credentials of Ahmed Metani, the newly...
Azerbaijan Blocks Use of Its Territory in Iran-Israel Tensions
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan has made it clear it won’t allow any foreign nation to launch attacks against other countries from its territory, including its southern neighbor Iran, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stated during a Saturday phone...