Ilham Aliyev Attended the Inauguration of the 330 kV “Shafag” Substation, Owned By “AzerEnerji” OJSC, In the Village of Soltanli, Jabrayil District

On May 9, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration of the 330 kV “Shafag” substation, owned by “AzerEnerji” OJSC, in the village of Soltanli, Jabrayil district. Balababa Rzayev, Chairman of “AzerEnerji”, briefed the President on

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Italy’s PM Meloni Visits Baku to Reinforce Key Energy Links

By Esmira Aliyeva & Saida Rustamova During her visit to Baku, the Italian premier said she wanted Azerbaijan to strengthen its role as an energy hub between Europe and Asia, with Italy serving as “the privileged gateway to the European

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Türkiye, Armenia Sign Deal to Restore Historic Ani Bridge Amid Thaw in Ties

Memorandum of understanding on bridge is example of ‘symbolic and concrete cooperation’ that can help build ‘lasting peace and an environment of trust,’ says Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz By Aysu BiçerTürkiye and Armenia on Monday signed a memorandum of

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Zelensky Signs Cooperation Deals with Aliyev During First Wartime Visit to Azerbaijan

By Martin Fornusek President Volodymyr Zelensky wtith Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Gabala, Azerbaijan, on April 25, 2026. President Volodymyr Zelensky met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Azerbaijan on April 25 for talks focused on security and energy cooperation. Aliyev welcomed

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Baku to Become a Global Hub for Energy Dialogue during Baku Energy Week

Baku Energy Week, the region’s leading and prestigious energy event, will take place from 1 to 3 June 2026. For more than 30 years, this event has brought together key players in the international energy industry, establishing itself as a

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Latvia–Azerbaijan Relations: A Dynamic Partnership

By Ms. Vija Buša, Northern Europe Policy Centre expert, Former Acting Head of the Latvian Mission in Azerbaijan Latvia and Azerbaijan are united not only by historical and cultural ties, but also by active bilateral cooperation at the political, economic,

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‘Diplomacy More Relevant Than Ever,’ says Turkish Foreign Minister Amid Global Instability

Hakan Fidan says Antalya Diplomacy Forum highlights need for regional solutions as multilateralism weakens and global order in ‘free fall’ By Gizem Nisa Demir and Mustafa Kirikcioglu “Diplomacy is much more relevant than ever, and much more needed than ever,”

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Pipeline Alternatives, Including Routes Via Türkiye, Gain Relevance Amid Strait of Hormuz Concerns

Ongoing supply risks, limited alternative pipelines could keep prices high, increase reliance by on strategic reserves, leave energy markets vulnerable, experts say. By Duygu Alhan and Gulsen Cagatay  The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz following US and Israeli

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Georgian Refinery in Kulevi Intends to Give Up Using Russian Oil – General Director

The oil refinery in the port of Kulevi intends to completely abandon importing Russian oil and switch to feedstock from Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan, the general director of the Georgian company Black Sea Petroleum (BSP, owner of the refinery) David Potskhveria

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Ilham Aliyev Attended Opening of “Absheron” Battery Energy Storage Center

On March 25, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration of the “Absheron” Battery Energy Storage Center of the “AzerEnergy” Open Joint-Stock Company. Baba Rzayev, Chairman of the Board of “AzerEnergy” OJSC, briefed the head of

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