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- [3 Nations, 4 Chokepoints: The Future of Global Maritime Power After the Mecca Defense Pact](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/08/09/3-nations-4-chokepoints-the-future-of-global-maritime-power-after-the-mecca-defense-pact/) - By Abdul Quddoos, journalist. In the final decade of the 20th century, India began presenting itself as a potential regional sea power and a possible guardian of global maritime trade between East and West. Over the following 25 to 30 years, this narrative was followed by a long series of American and European favors toward
- [The Migration Crisis at Ceuta – Why Europe Was Paralyzed](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/08/07/the-migration-crisis-at-ceuta-why-europe-was-paralyzed/) - By Dr. Carsten Sander Christensen At the beginning of August 2026, Europe witnessed one of the most dramatic migrations emergencies since the refugee crisis of 2015. Within a matter of days, an estimated 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, a city with a permanent population of only around 83,000 people.
- [Kazakhstan is Preparing For the AI Era Through a Coherent National Model Rather Than a Series of Isolated Projects](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/08/05/kazakhstan-is-preparing-for-the-ai-era-through-a-coherent-national-model-rather-than-a-series-of-isolated-projects/) - An Interview with Mr Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, for Azerbaijan Today Magazine.Questions prepared by Carsten Sander Christensen and Rovshan Pashazadeh.A.T.: Over the past two decades, Kazakhstan has undergone a major transformation of its higher education system. Looking back, which reforms do you consider the most significant milestones
- [The Zangezur Corridor: A Geopolitical Turning Point in the South Caucasus and a New Strategic Axis for Eurasia](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/08/03/the-zangezur-corridor-a-geopolitical-turning-point-in-the-south-caucasus-and-a-new-strategic-axis-for-eurasia/) - By Yujel Karauz, Turkish Military Attaché to Azerbaijan (during 2011/13) The South Caucasus has historically been one of the world’s most strategically contested regions. Situated between Europe and Asia and connecting the Black Sea, the Caspian Basin, Russia, Türkiye, Iran, and the Middle East, it has long attracted the attention of regional and global powers.
- [How AI Is Transforming Marketing in Azerbaijan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/07/30/how-ai-is-transforming-marketing-in-azerbaijan/) - By Nigar Salamzada Artificial intelligence, once futuristic, is now a routine part of the marketing toolkit, alongside web analytics, CRM systems, and targeted advertising. The question today isn't whether to use AI, but how to integrate it effectively. AI is becoming part of national digital policy In Azerbaijan, AI adoption in marketing is unfolding alongside
- [Azerbaijan-Germany Strategic Partnership: New Opportunities and Perspectives](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/07/27/azerbaijan-germany-strategic-partnership-new-opportunities-and-perspectives/) - By Dr. Vugar Bayramov, Member of the Parliament of Azerbaijan President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held important high-level meetings within the framework of his official visit to Germany. Germany, one of the leading countries of the European Union, is ranked among the top three in the world in terms of size of its economy. With
- [Germany Seeks to Increase Natural Gas Imports from Azerbaijan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/07/23/germany-seeks-to-increase-natural-gas-imports-from-azerbaijan/) - By Ilham Shaban, Head of the Oil Research Centre. "Cooperation between Germany and Azerbaijan in the energy sector will extend across a broad range of areas," President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev stated during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. For his part, Chancellor Merz referred to Azerbaijan's expanding natural gas resources and
- [In the Foreseeable Future, Türkiye's Founding Position Will Be Further Consolidated as Global Crises Deepen](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/07/22/in-the-foreseeable-future-turkiyes-founding-position-will-be-further-consolidated-as-global-crises-deepen/) - An interview with Prof. Dr. Mehmet Seyfettin EROL, President of ANKASAM (Ankara Center for Crisis and Policy Studies) for Azerbaijan Today magazine. Questions prepared by Ali Askerli. A.T.: The ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have significantly reshaped the global security environment. In your view, are we witnessing the emergence of a new
- [Azerbaijan's Digital Development Policy](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/07/19/azerbaijans-digital-development-policy/) - By Ilham Ahmadov, PhD in Pedagogical Sciences, Professor Digital transformation has emerged as one of the defining priorities of national development strategies worldwide. Artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing, digital platforms, and the data-driven economy are fundamentally reshaping public administration, economic activity, education, and the delivery of public services. In this context, digital development extends
- [Bilateral Economic Relations, Energy Projects and Trade Between Türkiye and Azerbaijan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/07/15/bilateral-economic-relations-energy-projects-and-trade-between-turkiye-and-azerbaijan/) - By Ferhat Aznevi, Attorney at Law, Member of the Ankara Bar Association Introduction The economic relations between Türkiye and Azerbaijan have evolved into a multidimensional model of cooperation based on a strategic partnership that extends far beyond their shared historical, cultural and linguistic ties. Deepening cooperation in the fields of energy, trade, transportation, logistics and
- [The Strategic Partnership Between Ukraine and Azerbaijan is Going Through a Truly Landmark Stage of its Development](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/06/24/the-strategic-partnership-between-ukraine-and-azerbaijan-is-going-through-a-truly-landmark-stage-of-its-development/) - An Interview with Mr. Volodymyr Kreidenko, Member of the Parliament of Ukraine and Co-Chair of the Verkhovna Rada's Interparliamentary Relations Group with the Republic of Azerbaijan for Azerbaijan Today Magazine. Questions prepared by Carsten Sander Christensen A.T.: Ukraine and Azerbaijan have significantly deepened their strategic partnership in recent years, particularly in defense and military-industrial cooperation.
- [An Interview with Head of the Turkish Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Yildirim Tugrul Turkesh for Azerbaijan Today Magazine](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/06/19/an-interview-with-head-of-the-turkish-delegation-to-the-parliamentary-assembly-of-the-council-of-europe-yildirim-tugrul-turkesh-for-azerbaijan-today-magazine/) - Questions prepared by Ali Askerli A.T.: How do you envision the future of Türkiye–Europe relations in the next ten years? Y.T.: Türkiye and Europe share a common geography, deep economic ties, and longstanding institutional links. As a candidate country for European Union membership since 2004 and as a part of the Customs Union since 1996,
- [Russia’s Strategic Goals in the South Caucasus: Regional Order, Not a Bloc Frontier](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/07/10/russias-strategic-goals-in-the-south-caucasus-regional-order-not-a-bloc-frontier/) - By Alexey Naumov, Expert at Russia’s International Affairs Council For Moscow, the South Caucasus is not a peripheral theatre. It is a direct strategic neighborhood linking the Black Sea, the Caspian Sea, the Middle East and Central Asia. Russia’s central objective is therefore simple: the region should not be transformed into another front line of
- [Is Türkiye’s Role in NATO Growing? What Came Out of the Erdoğan–Trump Meeting?](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/07/08/is-turkiyes-role-in-nato-growing-what-came-out-of-the-erdogan-trump-meeting/) - By Mustafa Gurbuz, Journalist. The 36th NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government, held in Ankara and watched closely around the world, highlighted not only the revision of the security doctrines of NATO member states—particularly in Europe—but also the growing influence of Türkiye in global politics. The summit can best be examined under several
- [Strategic Goals of Türkiye for South Caucasus And Geopolitical Value of the Middle Corridor](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/07/03/strategic-goals-of-turkiye-for-south-caucasus-and-geopolitical-value-of-the-middle-corridor/) - By Yujel Karauz, Turkish Military Attaché to Azerbaijan (during 2011/13) In recent years, the South Caucasus has emerged as one of the world's most strategically significant geopolitical regions. Russia's war against Ukraine, persistent instability in the Middle East, the European Union's pursuit of energy security, and the reconfiguration of trade routes between China and Europe
- [SOCAR Subsidiary Receives Operatorship of BTC Oil Pipeline](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/07/02/socar-subsidiary-receives-operatorship-of-btc-oil-pipeline/) - Operatorship of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) export oil pipeline passes from BP Exploration (Caspian Sea) Limited to the subsidiary of the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijani Republic (SOCAR), SOCAR Midstream Operations (SMO), from July 1, 2026, BTC Co said in a statement. "The transfer of operatorship covers all three parts of the BTC oil pipeline
- [Iran Stands at a Crossroads](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/06/22/iran-stands-at-a-crossroads/) - By Dr. Casten Sander Christensen In a moment that could reshape the Middle East, Iran and the United States have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU), halting a devastating three-month war. But beneath the surface of this diplomatic breakthrough, Iran stands at a crossroads, its political future hanging in the balance between a fragile
- [Pashinyan’s Victory and the South Caucasus Amid the Transformation of the World Order](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/06/15/pashinyans-victory-and-the-south-caucasus-amid-the-transformation-of-the-world-order/) - By Professor Toghrul Ismayil, Head of the Department of Political History at Kahramanmaraş University. The victory of Nikol Pashinyan in Armenia’s parliamentary elections can be regarded as one of the key events shaping the future development of the post-conflict period in the South Caucasus. This outcome signifies not only the preservation of the domestic political
- [Azerbaijani, Turkish, Georgian FMs Discuss Transport, Energy Cooperation - Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry ](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/06/09/azerbaijani-turkish-georgian-fms-discuss-transport-energy-cooperation-azerbaijani-foreign-ministry/) - The foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Turkey and Georgia have issued a joint declaration underscoring the importance of strengthening transport and energy cooperation, including on green energy and low-carbon technologies, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said after their meeting in Istanbul on Monday. "[The ministers] highlighted the importance of their strong trilateral cooperation to overcome regional and
- [Icherisheher Hosts Opening Ceremony of "Karabakh Culture Map - Voice of Each District" Festival](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/05/30/icherisheher-hosts-opening-ceremony-of-karabakh-culture-map-voice-of-each-district-festival/) - The opening ceremony of a large-scale festival titled "Karabakh Culture Map - Voice of Each District" has taken place in Icherisheher, Trend reports. ​The primary objective of the festival, held with the financial support of the Ministry of Culture and joint organization by the Administration of the State Historical-Architectural Reserve of Icherisheher and the "Qeyd-Social Enlightenment" Public
- [Armenia To Restore Railway Links To Turkey, Azerbaijan Without Russia's Help](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/05/25/armenia-to-restore-railway-links-to-turkey-azerbaijan-without-russias-help/) - Armenia will restore railway links to Turkey and Azerbaijan without Russia's help, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. "Work has already begun on the Turkish side, and the railway will be opened, we will also begin reconstruction of the Yeraskh junction. The Armenian government will take this upon itself; although there is a concession agreement
- [Despite Tensions in Region, 'Steady Increase' in British Visitors to Türkiye Continues, Says UK Envoy](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/05/21/despite-tensions-in-region-steady-increase-in-british-visitors-to-turkiye-continues-says-uk-envoy/) - When her term began in 2023 there were 3.8 million British visitors annually and now there are almost 4 1/2 million, says Ambassador Jill Morris By Vakkas Dogantekin, Anadolu Agency British visitors remain the 3rd-largest group of visitors in Türkiye by nationality Across foreign policy, trade, defense and security, the strategic partnership with Türkiye is
- [The Bus to Kallar Kahar: A Parable for Our Reckless World](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/05/14/the-bus-to-kallar-kahar-a-parable-for-our-reckless-world/) - By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal , Director General ResearchNational Assembly SecretariatParliament HouseIslamabad (Pakistan) As the bus rolled out of Lahore bound for Islamabad on that fateful morning, it carried a microcosm of life itself—men and women of all ages, rich and poor, young and old, each absorbed in their private dreams and duties. Some travelled for business,
- [BP Joins PSA With SOCAR at Six Blocks in Uzbekistan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/05/14/bp-joins-psa-with-socar-at-six-blocks-in-uzbekistan/) - BAKU. May 13. UK oil and gas major BP Plc announced on Wednesday that it has joined a production sharing agreement (PSA) for six blocks in the North Ustyurt region of Uzbekistan that was previously signed by the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR). "BP has acquired a total 40% participating interest in the
- [Ilham Aliyev Attended the Inauguration of the 330 kV "Shafag" Substation, Owned By "AzerEnerji" OJSC, In the Village of Soltanli, Jabrayil District](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/05/09/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 the project. He reported that significant infrastructure projects have been implemented by the government to
- [Italy’s PM Meloni Visits Baku to Reinforce Key Energy Links](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/05/05/italys-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 market." In the first visit to Azerbaijan by an Italian premier in 13 years, Italy's
- [Türkiye, Armenia Sign Deal to Restore Historic Ani Bridge Amid Thaw in Ties](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/05/04/turkiye-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 understanding (MoU) to jointly restore the ancient Ani Bridge, in a move described as a
- [Zelensky Signs Cooperation Deals with Aliyev During First Wartime Visit to Azerbaijan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/04/25/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 the Ukrainian leader to Gabala, where the two sides signed six agreements to expand bilateral
- [Baku to Become a Global Hub for Energy Dialogue during Baku Energy Week](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/04/21/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 reliable and recognised national brand while occupying an important place on the global energy agenda.
- [Latvia–Azerbaijan Relations: A Dynamic Partnership](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/04/20/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, and cultural levels, taking place within the framework of the strategic partnership. Since the start
- ['Diplomacy More Relevant Than Ever,' says Turkish Foreign Minister Amid Global Instability](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/04/18/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," said Fidan, speaking on day two of the Fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum in the southern
- [Pipeline Alternatives, Including Routes Via Türkiye, Gain Relevance Amid Strait of Hormuz Concerns](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/04/05/pipeline-alternatives-including-routes-via-turkiye-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 attacks on Iran, along with disruptions to global energy supply, is bringing Türkiye to the
- [Georgian Refinery in Kulevi Intends to Give Up Using Russian Oil - General Director](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/03/31/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 said. "The strategic goal of Georgia's first oil refinery is to replace Russian feedstock. The
- [Ilham Aliyev Attended Opening of “Absheron” Battery Energy Storage Center](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/03/25/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 state on the center. The project involved the installation of 50 accumulator batteries and 13
- [USA-Israel-Iran the High Cost of Conflict: Oil, Inflation, and the Looming Global Depression](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/03/13/usa-israel-iran-the-high-cost-of-conflict-oil-inflation-and-the-looming-global-depression/) - By Imran Yousaf, Pakistani expert on political issues Getting peace is difficult, but maintaining it is more difficult. The world has somehow witnessed peace, but the changing geopolitical situation in the past decade has immensely affected the peace of the world. The current US-Israel-Iran confrontation is escalating to such an alarming situation that it has
- [Drone Attack on Nakhchivan Condemned by Friends of Azerbaijan Association in France](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/03/06/drone-attack-on-nakhchivan-condemned-by-friends-of-azerbaijan-association-in-france/) - Paris, March 5, 2026. The Association of the Friends of Azerbaijan strongly condemns the drone attack that targeted this morning the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan, a territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan, from the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran. According to information made public by the Azerbaijani authorities, several drones struck civilian
- [Azerbaijan Accuses Neighbor Iran of a Drone Attack and Vows to Retaliate](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/03/05/azerbaijan-accuses-neighbor-iran-of-a-drone-attack-and-vows-to-retaliate/) - By Aida Sultanova and Dasha Litvinova, Associated PressThursday Mar 5, 2026 Azerbaijan on Thursday accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory that injured four civilians, and it vowed to retaliate in a sign that the war in the Middle East was spreading. Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Iranian drones attacked its exclave of
- [How Will the War in Iran Affect the Azerbaijani Economy?](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/03/02/how-will-the-war-in-iran-affect-the-azerbaijani-economy/) - By Dr. Vugar Bayramov, Member of the Parliament of Azerbaijan The war in Iran may not go unnoticed for the regional states not only militarily, but also economically. So, what effects could the war have on the Azerbaijani economy? The trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Iran in 2025 changed slightly compared to the previous year,
- [Pakistan Armed Forces: A Resolute Response to Safeguard Sovereignty and National Security](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/03/02/pakistan-armed-forces-a-resolute-response-to-safeguard-sovereignty-and-national-security/) - By: Ms. Fatima Tuz Zehra Editor-in-Chief of The Gulf Observer , President The Gulf Observer Research Forum and Sr. Foreign Affairs Expert Silence along borders is not always a symbol of peace; at times, it is merely the prelude to a storm that suddenly knocks at a nation’s doorstep. Pakistan’s decision to conduct targeted operations
- [Kazakhstan Doubts Shell, Other Foreign Energy Cos Will Exit Country](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/02/27/kazakhstan-doubts-shell-other-foreign-energy-cos-will-exit-country/) - Foreign oil companies operating in Kazakhstan are unlikely to exit the country as their investments continue to generate strong returns, Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said Friday. "I don't think so, because investments are being made every year and are paying off handsomely," Akkenzhenov told journalists when asked about the possibility of Shell (SPB: RDS.A)
- [Ankara Expects Progress in March on Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkey-Bulgaria Energy Corridor](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/02/24/ankara-expects-progress-in-march-on-azerbaijan-georgia-turkey-bulgaria-energy-corridor/) - Ankara expects to take the Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkey-Bulgaria renewable energy corridor project to the next stage in early March, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said. "We have a green corridor project involving four countries that, among other things, calls for exporting electricity to Turkey and Europe, including electricity produced in Nakhchevan from renewable sources. The first documents
- [Shamil Ayrım: Türkiye operates not only on the basis of interests but also within the framework of global norms and values.](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/02/19/shamil-ayrim-turkiye-operates-not-only-on-the-basis-of-interests-but-also-within-the-framework-of-global-norms-and-values/) - Questions prepared by Rovshan Pashazadeh. An Interview with Shamil Ayrım, Member of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye and Chairman of the Türkiye–Azerbaijan Interparliamentary Friendship Group, for Azerbaijan Today Magazine A.T.: Mr. Ayrım, as a result of President Erdogan’s forward-looking foreign policy, how do you assess Türkiye’s role as an international power factor in the
- [What Are The Expectations of The Trump Administration’s Policies In The South Caucasus For The Next Three Years?](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/02/18/what-are-the-expectations-of-the-trump-administrations-policies-in-the-south-caucasus-for-the-next-three-years/) - By Ali K. Asker, Professor of Peace and Conflict StudiesUniversity of North Carolina at Greensboro. As emphasized, these are expectations rather than predictions. International politics is inherently dynamic, and it is impossible to forecast fixed outcomes with certainty. Policies evolve in response to changing geopolitical conditions, domestic political calculations, and unforeseen crises. Nevertheless, based on
- [Jérôme Beguin: France and Azerbaijan are both sovereign nations, each with its own perspective on regional balances.](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/02/17/3555/) - An interview for Azerbaijan Today magazine with Mr Jérôme Beguin, the Business Development Director – HR Strategy Consulting President of the Friends of Azerbaijan Association. Questions prepared by Rovshan Pashazadeh AT: Mr. Jérôme Béguin, please allow me to extend my sincere congratulations on your election as President of the Association of Friends of Azerbaijan and
- [Vigilance Under the Banner of Peace](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/02/16/vigilance-under-the-banner-of-peace/) - By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal, Director General Research National Assembly SecretariatParliament House Islamabad (Pakistan) When Pakistan, alongside several Islamic nations, affixed its signature to the agreement at Davos to join the Peace Board for the reconstruction of Gaza, in the presence of the President of the United States, a wave of criticism arose from various quarters. Some
- [Aliyev, Vance Say U.S.-Azerbaijan Relations Reach New Level](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/02/11/aliyev-vance-say-u-s-azerbaijan-relations-reach-new-level/) - The relations between Baku and Washington are entering a new phase, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. "Today, the relations between the United States and Azerbaijan are entering an absolutely new phase. In the charter, which we signed [today] with our dear guest, there are different directions of our cooperation. We will continue to work closely
- [Azerbaijan, United States Assess Outlook for Oil and Gas Partnership, Electricity Supplies via TRIPP](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/02/10/azerbaijan-united-states-assess-outlook-for-oil-and-gas-partnership-electricity-supplies-via-tripp/) - Azerbaijan and the United States have discussed opportunities for cooperation in oil and gas, as well as power transmission via the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), the Azerbaijani Energy Ministry in a statement said. A roundtable meeting was held as a part of a business mission led by Khush Choksy, the U.S.
- [From Karabakh to Paris: Mirvari Fataliyeva on Advocacy, Culture, and Diplomacy](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/02/04/from-karabakh-to-paris-mirvari-fataliyeva-on-advocacy-culture-and-diplomacy/) - Prepared by Rovshan Pashazadeh and Nigar Salamzada An interview for Azerbaijan Today magazine with Ms. Mirvari Fataliyeva the Secretary General of the Association of Friends of Azerbaijan A.T.: Ms. Mirvari Fataliyeva, you have served as the Secretary General of the Association of Friends of Azerbaijan (ADA) in France for many years. Could you please tell
- [No Permanent Friends](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/02/04/no-permanent-friends/) - By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Positive thinking and optimism are among the noblest ways to approach life, for they inspire resilience and hope. Yet optimism, when detached from ground realities, can become a dangerous illusion. Nations, like individuals, suffer when emotions replace judgment and wishful thinking substitutes for strategy. In this context, certain memories frequently return
- [Azerenerji Starts Building Zangezur Power Transmission Line for Azerbaijan-Turkey-Europe Energy Corridor](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/01/30/azerenerji-starts-building-zangezur-power-transmission-line-for-azerbaijan-turkey-europe-energy-corridor/) - Azerenerji has started building the Zangezur high-voltage power transmission line to connect the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, an exclave of Azerbaijan, to the country's main power grid, as well as to establish the Azerbaijan-Turkey-Europe international energy corridor, the company said in a statement. The company is building a double-circuit 330 kV power line with a capacity
- [Starmer and Zelenskyy Discuss Abu Dhabi Talks, Agree on Need for 'Lasting' Peace](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/01/28/starmer-and-zelenskyy-discuss-abu-dhabi-talks-agree-on-need-for-lasting-peace/) - Britain will continue to work closely with international partners to support Ukraine’s security, UK premier tells Ukrainian president over phone British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed recent peace talks in Abu Dhabi and agreed on the need for a "just and lasting peace" in Ukraine. In a phone call on
- [AlHuda CIBE Unveils Its Global Islamic Finance Calendar 2026](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/01/25/alhuda-cibe-unveils-its-global-islamic-finance-calendar-2026/) - A global roadmap of conferences, executive trainings, and exposure visits shaping the future of Islamic finance (January 22, 2026 – Dubai, UAE): AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking & Economics (CIBE), a leading global institution in Islamic finance education, advisory, and capacity building, has officially launched its International Training & Events Calendar for 2026. The 2026
- [Be Honest About How You Actually Live, Not About What You Like on Pinterest](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/01/13/be-honest-about-how-you-actually-live-not-about-what-you-like-on-pinterest/) - An interview for Azerbaijan Today magazine with Fidan Alav, Founder and Creative Director of Alav StudioPrepared by Nigar SalamzadaA.T.: How and when did your interest in the profession of architect-designer begin? Was it a conscious choice or a gradual pull toward the field? F.A.: My interest in architecture and design began in early childhood. I
- [The Interviewee of Azerbaijan Today magazine is Bakhtiyar Sirajov, Co-Chair of the World Association of Azerbaijani Scientists](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/12/10/the-interviewee-of-azerbaijan-today-magazine-is-nobel-prize-laureate-and-azerbaijani-scientist-bakhtiyar-sirajov/) - Questions prepared by Nigar Salamzade. A.T; You began your career in Azerbaijan and later continued your work in Russia, Slovakia, and various international institutions. How did the transition between different scientific schools and countries shape your worldview and professional philosophy? B.S.; My professional worldview was shaped by the different scientific environments and academic cultures in
- [An Interview with Farah Tahirova — Founder of the “Music Brings Joy” Vienna Music School for Azerbaijan Today magazine](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/01/21/the-interviewer-for-azerbaijan-today-is-our-compatriot-musicologist-and-phd-faculty-of-arts-founder-of-the-music-brings-joy-vienna-music-school-farah-tahirova/) - Prepared by Nigar Salamzada A.T.: Today you live and work in Vienna, one of the world’s major centers of classical music. What, in your view, can the Azerbaijani musical tradition offer to European audiences today? F.T.: I believe that today the Azerbaijani musical tradition can offer contemporary European audiences, above all, our national musical treasure
- [Positive Economic Indicators for Türkiye Strengthen Expectations for 2026 Targets](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/01/07/positive-economic-indicators-for-turkiye-strengthen-expectations-for-2026-targets/) - By Hulya Omur Uylas, Mertkan Oruc and Gokhan Ergocun Positive indicators in economic data for Türkiye, ranging from inflation to growth, exports to labor force, and from the balance of payments to credit risk premiums, have raised targets and expectations for 2026. The Turkish economy, which grew by 3.7% in the third quarter of
- [How Will Maduro’s Arrest Affect Oil Prices?](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2026/01/05/how-will-maduros-arrest-affect-oil-prices/) - By Vugar Bayramov, Member of the Parliament of Azerbaijan When it comes to the impact of Nicolás Maduro’s arrest on oil prices, several scenarios can be projected. Although international organizations present differing figures regarding Venezuela’s daily oil production, all of them indicate that the country does not hold a particularly strong position in the global market. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration
- [AICC Caspian 2025 Concludes Successfully, Reinforcing the Caspian Region’s Commitment to Asset Integrity, Corrosion and Coatings](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/12/25/aicc-caspian-2025-concludes-successfully-reinforcing-the-caspian-regions-commitment-to-asset-integrity-corrosion-and-coatings/) - Baku, Azerbaijan – 2025 – AICC Caspian 2025 – Asset Integrity, Corrosion and Coatings Showcase and Conference, hosted by SOCAR, concluded successfully after three impactful days, welcoming 500+ industry professionals from across the Caspian region and international markets. The event brought together senior leaders, engineers, and technology experts from the oil & gas, energy, utilities,
- [The Arctic Crucible: U.S. Strategy, Danish Sovereignty, and Greenland’s Future](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/12/23/the-arctic-crucible-u-s-strategy-danish-sovereignty-and-greenlands-future/) - By Dr. Carsten Sander Christensen The Arctic, long considered a frozen and peripheral frontier, is undergoing a transformation so rapidly it is redrawing the maps of geopolitics, economics, and climate security. At the epicenter of this transformation lies Greenland—the world’s largest island, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark—and the intricate triangular relationship between
- [Water Aggression is Not Merely an Unfriendly Act; It is a Grave Breach of International Law.](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/12/22/water-aggression-is-not-merely-an-unfriendly-act-it-is-a-grave-breach-of-international-law/) - By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal The recent attempt by India to challenge Pakistan through military adventurism was swiftly and decisively neutralised. Pakistan’s calm yet resolute response restored balance within a single day, reaffirming that while it does not seek confrontation, it will not hesitate to defend its sovereignty. That episode should have served as a lesson
- [Azerbaijan's Foreign Trade Surplus Down 20% in Jan-Sept](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/12/16/azerbaijans-foreign-trade-surplus-down-20-in-jan-sept/) - Azerbaijan's foreign trade surplus amounted to $5.6 billion in January-September 2025, down 20.1% year-on-year, according to materials on the balance of payments on the Central Bank of Azerbaijan's (CBA) website. According to the regulator's data, the country's foreign trade turnover amounted to $30.8 billion in 9M 2025, with 12.1% accounted for by countries of the
- [Azerbaijan Sets Wheels in Motion for Largest Battery Energy Storage in Region](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/12/15/azerbaijan-sets-wheels-in-motion-for-largest-battery-energy-storage-in-region/) - The largest battery-based energy storage centers in the CIS will be commissioned in the Absheron and Aghdash regions in the coming months, Trend reports, citing Azerenergy OJSC. Azerenergy is rapidly progressing with the creation of large-scale battery-based energy storage systems for the dynamic development of renewable energy sources (RES) in Azerbaijan. These energy facilities, which are the
- [The World’s Credibility at Stake: Confronting Terror Without Favour](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/12/13/the-worlds-credibility-at-stake-confronting-terror-without-favour/) - by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Terrorism, in every guise and in every corner of the world, stands as a repudiation of our shared humanity. No civilisation, no religion, and no moral code sanctions the taking of innocent lives. To link this evil to any faith is to misread both history and reality. Terrorism has neither a
- [Azerbaijan Eyes Supplying Oil to Armenia in ‘Unprecedented’ Move](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/12/09/azerbaijan-eyes-supplying-oil-to-armenia-in-unprecedented-move/) - Georgia will provide a one-time transit of oil from Azerbaijan to Armenia free of charge, the Georgian Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development said. "The Georgian government has received a request from partner countries for a one-time transit of fuel from Azerbaijan to Armenia through Georgian territory," reads the statement. By decision of Prime Minister
- [Azerbaijan, Russian Railways Sign Agreement on Exchanging E-data](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/11/26/azerbaijan-russian-railways-sign-agreement-on-exchanging-e-data/) - Azerbaijan Railways (AZD) and Russian Railways (RZD) have signed an agreement on the bilateral exchange of e-data, AZD said. The respective parties signed the document on Wednesday in Baku following a meeting between AZD CEO Rovshan Rustamov and RZD CEO Oleg Belozerov. "The agreement will allow significantly improving the efficiency of freight transportation and implementing
- [OPEC+ Ministers, Eight OPEC+ Countries Confirm Earlier Decisions on Production for Q1 2026](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/12/01/opec-ministers-eight-opec-countries-confirm-earlier-decisions-on-production-for-q1-2026/) - The ministers of OPEC+ countries confirmed previously made decisions on oil production levels in 2026 at a virtual meeting on Sunday, meaning current production quotas will be in effect for the whole year, OPEC said in a press release. The ministers also approved a mechanism to assess participating countries' maximum sustainable production capacity (MSC) to
- [Mutual Trust, Mutual Strength: The Growing Defence Partnership Between Pakistan and Azerbaijan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/11/26/mutual-trust-mutual-strength-the-growing-defense-partnership-between-pakistan-and-azerbaijan/) - By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal, Director General Research National Assembly SecretariatParliament House Islamabad (Pakistan) Military cooperation between Pakistan and Azerbaijan has, in little more than three decades, evolved from courteous diplomatic friendship into a relationship of tangible strategic substance. What began as warm political solidarity after Azerbaijan regained independence in 1991 has matured into defence ties marked
- [Washington Start Work to Implement TRIPP Project in Armenia](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/11/20/washington-start-work-to-implement-tripp-project-in-armenia/) - Interfax.ru. Armenia and the United States have started working on implementing the agreements on the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project, which will connect the main part of Azerbaijan and the Nakhchivan region via Armenia, adopted at a meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and U.S. President Donald Trump. U.S. Under
- [Turkey's Cengiz Holding Not Backing Out of Plans to Purchase Lukoil Refinery in Bulgaria with SOCAR](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/11/12/turkeys-cengiz-holding-not-backing-out-of-plans-to-purchase-lukoil-refinery-in-bulgaria-with-socar/) - Turkey's Cengiz Holding has no intentions to withdraw from plans to purchase the Lukoil Neftohim Burgas oil refinery in Bulgaria from Lukoil jointly with the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijani Republic (SOCAR), Turkish publication Patronlar Dunyası reported. The publication wrote that Cengiz and SOCAR had previously submitted a joint offer on the purchase of
- [Pakistan and Azerbaijan: A Brotherhood Forged in Faith and Friendship](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/11/07/pakistan-and-azerbaijan-a-brotherhood-forged-in-faith-and-friendship/) - By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal, Director General Research National Assembly Secretariat Parliament House Islamabad (Pakistan). The relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan are a fine reflection of mutual trust, shared values, and unwavering support that have endured through decades. Bound by the common threads of faith, culture, and historical ties, both nations have nurtured a partnership that transcends political
- [I Was Taught From Childhood That If We Want an Independent Azerbaijan, We Must All be Active and Contribute to the Cause](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/11/05/i-was-taught-from-childhood-that-if-we-want-an-independent-azerbaijan-we-must-all-be-active-and-contribute-to-the-cause/) - Our interviewee is Aqshin Tagiyev, a molecular biologist, medical geneticist, and researcher. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at the College of Medicine, Wake Forest University. Born in Azerbaijan, Aqşin received his higher education in Russia and now resides in the United States, where he also works as a
- [XRG to Acquire Stake in Southern Gas Corridor CJSC, Expanding Caspian Footprint](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/11/03/xrg-to-acquire-stake-in-southern-gas-corridor-cjsc-expanding-caspian-footprint/) - ABU DHABI, 3rd November, 2025 (WAM) -- XRG, the international energy investment platform launched by ADNOC in November 2024, has announced it has signed non-binding Heads of Terms to acquire a stake in Southern Gas Corridor CJSC (SGC) from the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of
- [India’s Talibanization: Tactical Gain, Strategic Blunder](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/10/25/indias-talibanization-tactical-gain-strategic-blunder/) - Who is PM Modi’s “William Casey”? Will India’s enormous economic power, achieved with Washington’s help, now be used against the US itself? By Abdul Quddoos False friends double the blow when storms hit. This timeless truth now echoes hauntingly through the corridors of South Asia’s shifting alliances, as the United States finds its decades of
- [President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan Lifts All Restrictions On Transit Of Goods To Armenia](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/10/21/president-ilham-aliyev-azerbaijan-lifts-all-restrictions-on-transit-of-goods-to-armenia/) - Azerbaijan has lifted all restrictions on the transit of goods to Armenia that had been in place since the occupation, said President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev during a joint press statement with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. “I should also note that the first such transit shipment was a consignment of Kazakh grain to Armenia.
- [Strengthening Bonds: Pakistan, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan Unite](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/10/13/strengthening-bonds-pakistan-turkiye-and-azerbaijan-unite/) - By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal, Director General Research National Assembly Secretariat Parliament House Islamabad (Pakistan) The Muslim world today stands at a critical juncture, facing an array of complex challenges that test not only its stability but also its collective will to secure peace, prosperity, and dignity for its people. Among these challenges, security remains one of the
- [Dushanbe Meeting: A Turning Point In Russia–Azerbaijan Relations ](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/10/10/dushanbe-meeting-a-turning-point-in-russia-azerbaijan-relations/) - Despite the tragic crash of an Azerbaijani aircraft, Russian-Azerbaijani trade and economic relations have been developing successfully, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "In spite of that, our interests, mutual interests are similar or very close in many areas. Most of all, this concerns trade and economic relations. Despite all the nuances of that tragedy I
- [Turkic Bridge: Azerbaijan Driving Transport And Energy Integration](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/10/08/turkic-bridge-azerbaijan-driving-transport-and-energy-integration/) - By Laman Zeynalova - Trend News Agency 12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), held in Gabala, Azerbaijan, highlighted the growing importance of the organization on the regional stage and underscored Azerbaijan’s strategic role in realizing the potential of its member states. A central theme of
- [Putin Swipes Back at Trump: Asks Is NATO A 'Paper Tiger'?](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/10/03/putin-swipes-back-at-trump-asks-is-nato-a-paper-tiger/) - By Vladimir Soldatkin SOCHI, Russia, Oct 2 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin swiped back on Thursday at U.S. President Donald Trump for calling Russia a "paper tiger", suggesting NATO might be one and warning Europe that Moscow would respond swiftly if it thinks it is being provoked. Russia's war in Ukraine, Europe's deadliest since World War
- [There’s No Substitute for Peace to Promote a Harmonious and Prosperous Regional Development](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/10/02/manuel-montenegro-theres-no-substitute-for-peace-to-promote-a-harmonious-and-prosperous-regional-development/) - Dr. Carsten Sander Christensen, political reporter for “Azerbaijan Today” magazine, had an interview with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Azerbaijan Mr. Manuel Montenegro. A.T.: Mr. Ambassador, how do you assess the bilateral relations between Brazil and Azerbaijan? M.M.: Over the last couple of years, relations between Brazil and Azerbaijan, which were
- [After Landmark Visit, Türkiye-US $100B Trade Goal to be Achieved via Strategic Agreements](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/09/26/after-landmark-visit-turkiye-us-100b-trade-goal-to-be-achieved-via-strategic-agreements/) - By Yunus Turk and Emir Yildirim, Anadolu Acency Türkiye is aiming to reach $100 billion in foreign trade with the US, which is possible with strategic agreements on energy and trade signed during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to White House this week, Turkish business representatives said. Sekib Avdagic, head of the Istanbul Chamber
- [The interview of French-based Azerbaijani artist Ms. Asmar Narimanbekova with Azerbaijan Today magazine](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/09/24/the-interview-of-french-based-azerbaijani-artist-ms-asmar-narimanekova-with-azerbaijan-today-magazine/) - Questions prepared by Carsten Sander Christensen and Rovshan Pashazadeh. A.T.: Dear Ms. Asmar, in what ways does art shape your search for meaning in life — is it a mirror that reflects your existence, or a tool that helps you create it? A.N: Art and my existence within it are a reflect of my nature. Creativity
- [Asset Integrity Corrosion and Coatings Conference and Showcase](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/09/23/asset-integrity-corrosion-and-coatings-conference-and-showcase/) - The Asset Integrity Corrosion and Coatings Conference and Showcase (AICC Caspian), hosted by SOCAR, the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan, will take place from 9 to 11 December 2025 in Baku. This event centres on the theme “Integrating Sustainability into Asset Integrity and Corrosion Practices,” reflecting the industry’s growing focus on environmentally responsible and cost-efficient
- [SOCAR Prepares Proposals For Conducting Exploration Work In Bulgaria, Iraq](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/09/16/socar-prepares-proposals-for-conducting-exploration-work-in-bulgaria-iraq/) - The State Oil Company of the Azerbaijani Republic (SOCAR) has prepared proposals for conducting exploration and production (E&P) work in Bulgaria and Iraq, according to the company's annual report for 2024. "In 2024, an assessment of E&P projects in Bulgaria and Iraq was conducted, and proposals were presented to SOCAR management for making investment decisions,"
- [Israel Sees Azerbaijan As A Trusted Partner In A Region That Is Critical For The Stability Of Eurasia](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/09/10/israel-sees-azerbaijan-as-a-trusted-partner-in-a-region-that-is-critical-for-the-stability-of-eurasia/) - Dr. Carsten Sander Christensen political reporter for “Azerbaijan Today” magazine, had an interview with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Israel to Azerbaijan Mr. Ronen Krausz. A.T.: Mr. Ronen Krausz, first congratulations with your new job and it is an honour for Azerbaijan Today magazine to make this interview. As an experienced diplomat, you worked as a
- [Putin Acknowledges Problems in Relations with Azerbaijan and Speaks About His Meeting with Aliyev](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/09/04/putin-acknowledges-problems-in-relations-with-azerbaijan-and-speaks-about-his-meeting-with-aliyev/) - The Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that there are "problems" in the relations between Russia and Azerbaijan. During a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in China, they only exchanged a few words, according to the Kremlin chief's press conference. Putin said that in the relations between the countries, "there are always some issues," given the
- [OSCE Chairperson and Secretary General Welcome Decision to Close Minsk Process](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/09/01/osce-chairperson-and-secretary-general-welcome-decision-to-close-minsk-process/) - The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Foreign Minister of Finland Elina Valtonen, and OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu welcome the adoption of a Ministerial Council decision closing the Minsk process and related structures following a Joint Appeal from Armenia and Azerbaijan. “I would like to once again extend my warmest congratulations to Armenia and Azerbaijan on their
- [Road to Peace Runs Through New Delhi: Trump Aide Lashes Out at India Over Russian Oil Purchases](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/08/22/road-to-peace-runs-through-new-delhi-trump-aide-lashes-out-at-india-over-russian-oil-purchases/) - By Alex Raufoglu WASHINGTON, DC – In a rare and striking public appearance, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro delivered a scathing critique of India’s role in the global energy market, directly linking the country’s purchases of Russian oil to Moscow’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Thursday, Navarro
- [President Ilham Aliyev Opens a New Page for the South Caucasus](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/08/11/president-ilham-aliyev-opens-a-new-page-for-the-south-caucasus/) - An interview with Mr. Mushvig Mammadli is a Member of the Milli Majlis (National Assembly). AT: In your opinion, what significance does the recent agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan hold for regional policy? M.M: The recent agreement is an important step toward easing tensions that have persisted in the region for many years and establishing lasting
- [Azerbaijani Diaspora’s New Mission: Championing the Promise of Peace](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/08/10/azerbaijani-diasporas-new-mission-championing-the-promise-of-peace/) - By Tomris Azeri, President of Azerbaijan Society of America (ASA). The signing of the historic peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan at the White House marks more than just the end of a long-standing conflict, it marks the beginning of a new era. For Azerbaijanis around the world, especially those in the diaspora, this moment
- [Armenia, Azerbaijan Ink Peace 'Roadmap' During White House Ceremony](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/08/09/armenia-azerbaijan-ink-peace-roadmap-during-white-house-ceremony/) - 'With this accord, we've finally succeeded in making peace,' says Trump. By Michael Gabriel Hernandez, Anadolu Agency. The South Caucus nations of Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a trilateral peace "roadmap" with the US on Friday that President Donald Trump said will end decades of conflict. "With this accord, we've finally succeeded in making peace," Trump
- [South Caucasus and The World Crisis In 2025](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/08/05/south-caucasus-and-the-world-crisis-in-2025/) - By Dr. Carsten Sander Christensen Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the Caucasus—comprising Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, along with the Russian North Caucasus republics—sits at a geostrategic intersection shaped by centuries of imperial contests and modern-day power rivalries. While often overshadowed by their larger neighbours—Russia, Turkey, and Iran—the South Caucasus states have their
- [Once Again About the Second Front for Russia. The War in the Caucasus Is Taking Shape](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/07/30/once-again-about-the-second-front-for-russia-the-war-in-the-caucasus-is-taking-shape/) - By Yuriy Mykhailenko, Institute of Global Politics The situation in the Caucasus indicates the possible outbreak of armed conflict between Russia and the countries of the region, which will most likely be supported by the North Atlantic Alliance. Currently, all sides are preparing for this by increasing their troop numbers in the region and organizing
- [It Is Time to Make a Decision on the Establishment of a Military-Political Alliance Between Türkiye and Ukraine](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/07/27/it-is-time-to-make-a-decision-on-the-establishment-of-a-military-political-alliance-between-turkiye-and-ukraine/) - By Ferhad Turanly. Professor of the Department of General and Slavic Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. Based on the materials of the roundtable “Military-Political Alliance of Türkiye and Ukraine as a Factor of Security and Stability in the Baltic-Black Sea-Caspian Region” The Institute of Global Policy is developing a thematic concept
- [Turkish Defense Firm BMC Unveils 3 New Military Vehicles at IDEF 2025](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/07/23/turkish-defense-firm-bmc-unveils-3-new-military-vehicles-at-idef-2025/) - By Gokhan Ergocun and Goksel Yildirim, Turkish defense firm BMC unveiled new military land vehicles at the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 in Istanbul. "In the defense industry for land vehicles, we have introduced many firsts up to now, and we will continue. Indeed, at this fair, we unveiled three new vehicles for the
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- [US Chip Giant Intel Downsizing In Israel Amid Mass Layoffs, Falling Revenue](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/07/21/us-chip-giant-intel-downsizing-in-israel-amid-mass-layoffs-falling-revenue/) - Once Israel’s top exporter, Intel now freezes expansion and cuts thousands of jobs US chip giant Intel has launched a major downsizing campaign in Israel, slashing jobs and scaling back operations at its flagship manufacturing site in the southern city of Kiryat Gat, in a move signaling deeper structural challenges facing the company both locally
- [The Abu Dhabi Format: A New Phase In Bilateral Dialogue](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/07/11/the-abu-dhabi-format-a-new-phase-in-bilateral-dialogue/) - The meeting between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, clearly reveals the contours of a new post-conflict geopolitical order emerging in the South Caucasus. This meeting is not merely a diplomatic gesture—it reflects Azerbaijan’s principled diplomatic stance and its growing political weight.
- [Modern Military Conflict Typology and Classification – Iran-Israel Military Conflict in View of Geostrategy](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/07/09/test-text-lorem-ipsum/) - By Dr. Vakhtang Maisaia, Military Analyst, “New Eastern Europe” The modern security environment and one of its components - the course of military conflicts - have changed dramatically in the modern era. The development of such conflicts has been greatly influenced by military-technical revolutions, which in the 21st century have radically changed the dynamics of
- [Europe's Strategic Calculus In the Conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/07/07/europes-strategic-calculus-in-the-conflicts-in-ukraine-gaza-and-iran/) - By Dr. Carsten Sander Christensen Europe is confronted with a confluence of geopolitical crises that challenge its strategic cohesion, economic stability, and security architecture. The war in Ukraine, the conflict in Gaza, and the escalating tensions with Iran each pose distinct risks—but also opportunities—for European diplomacy and power projection. These conflicts, though geographically dispersed, are
- [International Summit in Khankendi: Geopolitical Win for Azerbaijan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/07/04/international-summit-in-khankendi-geopolitical-win-for-azerbaijan/) - By Mushvig Mammadli, Member of the Parliament of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is preparing to host a historic event—the upcoming summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in the city of Khankendi. This summit carries not only symbolic weight but also strategic value, both politically and economically, for Azerbaijan and the wider region. The Economic Cooperation Organization today
- [Azerbaijan Cancels Russian Events Over the Killings Of 2 Citizens in Yekaterinburg](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/06/30/azerbaijan-cancels-russian-events-over-the-killings-of-2-citizens-in-yekaterinburg/) - Azerbaijan has canceled all cultural events planned by Russian state and private institutions in protest over the deaths of two Azerbaijani citizens during police raids in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg, Azerbaijani officials said Sunday. Azerbaijan’s Culture Ministry wrote on X that concerts, exhibitions, festivals and performances were canceled on account of “the demonstrative targeted
- [Azerbaijan's Azerenerji Launches Largest Thermal Power Plant in AZERBAIJAN at 1880 MW](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/06/25/azerbaijans-azerenerji-launches-largest-thermal-power-plant-in-azerbaijan-at-1880-mw/) - OJSC Azerenerji has commissioned a new thermal power plant "November 8" with a capacity of 1,880 MW in Mingachevir in the central part of the country on Tuesday, the press service of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, who took part in the launch of the facility, reported. "Today, the November 8 power plant is the largest
- [China’s Strategic Calculus](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/06/24/3101/) - By Dr. Carsten Sander Christensen As the world grapples with overlapping conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and the broader Middle East involving Iran, China has emerged as a critical observer and quiet actor in the last years. And so far, no one has been able to detect Chinese soldiers or Chinese weapons inside Ukraine. While avoiding
- [Türkiye Using All Diplomatic Means to Establish Stability Not Only in Caucasus but In Entire Region: President Erdogan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/06/21/turkiye-using-all-diplomatic-means-to-establish-stability-not-only-in-caucasus-but-in-entire-region-president-erdogan/) - Türkiye is using all diplomatic means to establish stability not only in Caucasus but in the entire region, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who is paying a working visit to Türkiye, during a Friday meeting in Istanbul. Also stressing ongoing engagements with other leaders to stem the risks arising from
- [Azerbaijan’s President Praises Unity, Brotherhood with Türkiye](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/06/20/azerbaijans-president-praises-unity-brotherhood-with-turkiye/) - Ilham Aliyev addresses key delivery ceremony of post-quake houses in Türkiye's Kahramanmaras province alongside Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan By Burc Eruygur Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Thursday praised the unity and brotherhood with Türkiye at a key delivery ceremony of post-quake houses in the Turkish province of Kahramanmaras. “I express the respect and
- [Israel Asked the US to Join Conflict with Iran Over Last Two Days — Axios](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/06/15/israel-asked-the-us-to-join-conflict-with-iran-over-last-two-days-axios/) - US President Donald Trump hinted in the recent conversation with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he would do that in case of necessity, the US-based web portal said Israel asked the administration of US President Donald Trump to join the conflict with Iran in order to destroy Tehran’s nuclear program over the last 48
- [Israel Launches Preemptive Strike on Iran, DM Declares Special State of Emergency](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/06/13/israel-launches-preemptive-strike-on-iran-dm-declares-special-state-of-emergency/) - Channels in Iran associated with the Revolutionary Guards report explosions in Tehran. Defense Minister Israel Katz immediately declares a special state of emergency throughout the entire territory of the State of Israel. Israeli airspace shut down. By Uzi Baruch, Israel National News The IDF Spokesperson's Unit officially announced on Friday morning that "following the directive
- [Baku Energy Week Brought Together Global Energy Leaders](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/06/12/baku-energy-week-brought-together-global-energy-leaders/) - On June 4, one of the region’s most prominent energy event – Baku Energy Week – successfully concluded at the Baku Expo Center. This comprehensive energy platform unites three prestigious events: the 30th Anniversary Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition, the 13th Caspian International Power and Green Energy Exhibition – Caspian Power, and the 30th Anniversary Baku
- [Azerbaijan and Germany Deepen Energy Partnership: Gas Exports to Germany to Double](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/06/11/azerbaijan-and-germany-deepen-energy-partnership-gas-exports-to-germany-to-double/) - BERLIN, June 10, 2025 — The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Germany welcomes the conclusion of a long-term gas supply agreement between the Azerbaijani state company SOCAR and the German federal company SEFE (Securing Energy for Europe GmbH). This agreement foresees the annual supply of up to 1.5 billion cubic meters of natural gas from Azerbaijan to
- [Kremlin Says Russia Committed to Agreements with Ukraine Despite Kyiv's Stepping Back on POWs Swaps](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/06/10/kremlin-says-russia-committed-to-agreements-with-ukraine-despite-kyivs-stepping-back-on-pows-swaps/) - Kremlin spokesman criticizes Ukraine's 'excuses and justifications' for failing to hold exchange of war prisoners and bodies of fallen soldiers By Elena Teslova Russia remains committed to the agreements with Ukraine reached during the previous round of negotiations in Istanbul and always honors its commitments, unlike the other side, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
- [Central Bank of Azerbaijan's Income from Foreign Reserve Management Grows 5% to $491.6 mln in 2024](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/06/05/central-bank-of-azerbaijans-income-from-foreign-reserve-management-grows-5-to-491-6-mln-in-2024/) - The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) earned $491.6 million in income from managing its foreign exchange reserves in 2024, setting a record high, the CBA told Interfax. As reported, the CBA's income from foreign reserve management in 2023 stood at $466.5 million. It thus increased 5.4% in 2024. "The income growth is attributed to favorable
- [The 30th Anniversary Baku Energy Week Will Take Place From 2–4 June](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/05/29/the-30th-anniversary-baku-energy-week-will-take-place-from-2-4-june/) - The 30th Anniversary Baku Energy Week will take place from 2–4 June, bringing together global energy leaders for what has become the region’s premier industry event. Over the years, Baku Energy Week has established itself as a reliable energy platform on both regional and international levels, earning its place as one of the most anticipated
- [Ilham Aliyev Inaugurated Ashagi Malibeyli and Mirik Hydroelectric Plants in Lachin](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/05/27/ilham-aliyev-inaugurated-ashagi-malibeyli-and-mirik-hydroelectric-plants-in-lachin/) - President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration ceremony of the Ashagi Malibeyli and Mirik hydroelectric power plants (HPPs), operated by AzerEnerji Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC), in Lachin on May 27. Baba Rzayev, Chairman of AzerEnerji OJSC, first briefed the President on ongoing hydro-green energy projects across the Karabakh and East Zangezur
- [Mushvig Mammadli: Healthcare Reforms Have Taken Our System to a New Level](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/05/22/mushvig-mammadli-healthcare-reforms-have-taken-our-system-to-a-new-level/) - By Nigar Salamzada Mushvig Mammadli is a Member of the Milli Majlis (National Assembly) and a member of the Committee on Healthcare. With a medical education and extensive experience in the field of public health, he actively participates in the development and support of initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of citizens and
- [China to Accelerate Delivery of Fifth-Generation J-35A Fighters to Pakistan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/05/19/china-to-accelerate-delivery-of-fifth-generation-j-35a-fighters-to-pakistan/) - By political analyst Igor Korotchenko According to senior officials of the Pakistan Air Force, China has decided to begin delivering fifth-generation J-35A fighter jets—produced by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC)—to Islamabad six months ahead of the original schedule. As a result, Islamabad is expected to receive the first batch of aircraft in the first quarter of
- [Tirana Discussing Possible Cooperation in Oil Production, Refining with SOCAR - Albanian Energy Ministry](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/05/17/tirana-discussing-possible-cooperation-in-oil-production-refining-with-socar-albanian-energy-ministry/) - Albania is negotiating with the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijani Republic (SOCAR) on cooperation in oil production and refining, Albanian Deputy Infrastructure and Energy Minister Ceno Klosi said. "The gas infrastructure development of Korca is our first project [implemented with Azerbaijan]. However, we are already discussing other areas of collaboration - in upstream (oil
- [Russia Overall Satisfied with Talks with Ukraine, Ready to Continue Contacts - Medinsky](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/05/17/russia-overall-satisfied-with-talks-with-ukraine-ready-to-continue-contacts-medinsky/) - The direct talks with Ukraine have concluded, Russia is ready to continue contacts, Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, who heads the Russian delegation, said on Friday. "The direct talks with the Ukrainian side organized at the initiative of the Russian president have just ended. Overall, we are satisfied with the result and ready to continue
- [China Begins Adjustment of Tariffs on Imports From US](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/05/14/china-begins-adjustment-of-tariffs-on-imports-from-us/) - Beijing removes tariffs on US products after both countries agreed on initial 90-day tariff relief following Geneva talks China on Wednesday began the procedure to adjust tariffs on imported US products following the two countries' agreement on initial 90-day tariff relief after Geneva talks. On Tuesday, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council of
- [DG ISPR Exposes India’s False Accusations in Foreign Media with Concrete Evidence](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/05/10/dg-ispr-exposes-indias-false-accusations-in-foreign-media-with-concrete-evidence/) - Daily Times (Pakistan). Pakistan’s Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, strongly criticized India for its handling of the Pahalgam attack. Instead of presenting any solid evidence linking Pakistan to the incident, Sharif claimed that India has escalated its crackdown in Kashmir, destroying 50 homes and arresting over 2,500 Kashmiris.
- [Azerbaijan, Vietnam become strategic partners](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/05/08/azerbaijan-vietnam-become-strategic-partners/) - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee to Lam have adopted a joint statement on establishing strategic partnership between the two countries. The leaders met for negotiations in Baku. Upon their conclusion, they exchanged documents signed between the two countries. In particular, Azerbaijan and Vietnam exchanged a
- [“Unity in Language, Thought, and Action” — Future of the Turkic World Discussed in Baku](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/05/05/unity-in-language-thought-and-action-future-of-the-turkic-world-discussed-in-baku/) - By Nigar Salamzadeh On May 3, the Day of Turkism, Baku hosted a significant international event — a panel discussion titled “Unity in Language, Thought, and Action: The Future of the Turkic World.” Organized by the Directorate of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, the event brought together prominent experts, politicians, and
- [Expanding The Geography of Inbound Tourism Towards the East](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/05/01/expanding-the-geography-of-inbound-tourism-towards-the-east/) - By Samir Dubendi, Executive Director, AzETA. Azerbaijan has abolished the visa regime for Chinese citizens in 2024. As a result, the number of travelers from this country to Azerbaijan increased about 2 times in comparison with the previous year and reached about 45 thousand. However, this figure does not satisfy the government, which is trying
- [On The Path to Friendship](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/04/29/on-the-path-to-friendship/) - President Pezeshkian’s one-day visit to Baku results in seven cooperation agreements and commitment to strategic relationship program TEHRAN NEWS – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian concluded a one-day visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday, marking a significant step towards revitalizing and strengthening relations between the two neighboring nations. The visit, was characterized by official welcomes, high-level
- [Azerbaijan And China Sign Six Docs on Construction of New Renewable Energy Capacity](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/04/23/azerbaijan-and-china-sign-six-docs-on-construction-of-new-renewable-energy-capacity/) - Azerbaijan and China have reached agreement on the construction of new solar and wind power plants in Azerbaijan and a battery energy storage system, the Azertag state agency reports. "The Azerbaijani Energy Ministry and Chinese companies signed six documents between in Beijing on Tuesday during Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's state visit to China," it said.
- [Turkmenhimiya Signs Agreements with Turkish-Japanese Consortium for 3 Projects](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/04/17/turkmenhimiya-signs-agreements-with-turkish-japanese-consortium-for-3-projects/) - The Turkmen state concern Turkmenhimiya has signed three framework agreements with companies from Turkey and Japan for projects in gas and oil processing, the newspaper Neutral Turkmenistan reported. The documents were signed following Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov's visit to Japan on April 14-15. An agreement was signed with Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. (Japan), Ronesans Endustri
- [SOCAR, TechnipEnergies JV for Waste Pyrolysis Project Registered with Capital of 1.5 mln Euros](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/04/11/socar-technipenergies-jv-for-waste-pyrolysis-project-registered-with-capital-of-1-5-mln-euros/) - The State Tax Service (STS) of Azerbaijan has registered Ecostar Green LLC, a joint venture between the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR), Azerbaijan Investment Company (AIC) and Italian TechnipEnergies S.p.A., which has been established to implement a project to produce pyrolysis oil. STS data indicate that the company's authorized charter capital is
- [Caucasian Germans Around Göygöl and Shamkir - An International Model of Azerbaijani Tolerance](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/04/07/caucasian-germans-around-goygol-and-shamkir-an-international-model-of-azerbaijani-tolerance/) - By Dr. Carsten Sander Christensen For more than 1200 years, the area we today know as Azerbaijan, has been a predominantly Muslim land area. In 2025 almost 98% of the population are Muslims in the country. Azerbaijan is actually considered part of both Europe and Asia, sitting in between Eastern Europe and Western Asia. This
- [Azerbaijan-Germany Strategic Dialogue: Diplomacy, Economy, Energy of Tomorrow](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/04/04/azerbaijan-germany-strategic-dialogue-diplomacy-economy-energy-of-tomorrow/) - The visit of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Baku is taking place against the backdrop of growing political and economic cooperation between Azerbaijan and Germany. In recent years, the two countries have demonstrated a strong desire to deepen their collaboration in key areas such as energy, transport, investment, and trade. For instance, trade turnover between
- [Turkey Expects to Start Importing Gas from Karabakh Field in Caspian Sea in 2028-2029](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/04/04/turkey-expects-to-start-importing-gas-from-karabakh-field-in-caspian-sea-in-2028-2029/) - Turkey and Azerbaijan are working on a long-term agreement on gas supplies from the Karabakh field in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea, Turkey's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said. "We have been working on a long-term agreement on the Karabakh field in the Caspian Sea for a long time. An agreement
- [The Genocide of Azerbaijanis on March 31, 1918](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/03/31/the-genocide-of-azerbaijanis-on-march-31-1918/) - By Tomris Azeri Azerbaijan commemorates the victims of the March 31 Genocide, that happened 107 years ago, honoring their memory and ensuring that the tragic events of this day are never forgotten. March 31, 1918, marks a sorrowful and tragic chapter in the history of Azerbaijan. This day is remembered as the beginning of a
- [EU, Russia, Ukraine and The Europeans Misjudgments](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/03/24/eu-russia-ukraine-and-the-europeans-misjudgments/) - By Dr. Carsten Sander Christensen In May 2008, Poland and Sweden put forward a joint proposal for an Eastern Partnership (ENP) with Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. All post-Soviet states. In the beginning, Belarus and Kazakhstan were more or less participating in the ENP in some aspects, too. It was all part of an
- [Grand Nowruz Celebration at the Azerbaijani House in Salzburg](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/03/23/grand-nowruz-celebration-at-the-azerbaijani-house-in-salzburg/) - A remarkable Nowruz celebration took place at the Azerbaijani House in the Austrian city of Salzburg. The event brought together Azerbaijanis from various regions of Austria and served to preserve and promote their national values. The chairman of the Azerbaijani Society in Austria, Farid Azizov, opened the celebration with a welcoming speech, warmly congratulating the
- [SOCAR, BP And NewMed Energy Consortium Gets Licenses for Gas Exploration Offshore Israel](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/03/18/socar-bp-and-newmed-energy-consortium-gets-licenses-for-gas-exploration-offshore-israel/) - A consortium of the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijani Republic (SOCAR), BP Plc and Israel's NewMed Energy received licenses for gas exploration in Israel's exclusive economic zone in the Mediterranean on Monday, Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov said. "During our working visit to Israel, alongside Rovshan Najaf, the President of SOCAR, we attended the
- [The Growing Significance and Strategic Priorities of the Azerbaijani Diaspora](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/03/14/the-growing-significance-and-strategic-priorities-of-the-azerbaijani-diaspora/) - By Yahya Babanli, PhD in History, Expert on Diaspora Affairs Global Challenges: New Trends and Initiative The diaspora factor holds significant importance in the modern world, having gained the status of a subject of public diplomacy in the international arena. Even experts consider the diaspora as an integral attribute of the modern world. If, as
- [In a Jazz Rhythm: Dialogue with Salman Gambarov](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/03/12/in-a-jazz-rhythm-dialogue-with-salman-gambarov/) - An interview with Mr. Salman Gambarov, prepared by Nigar Salamzada exclusively for Azerbaijan Today Magazine. Salman Gambarov is a virtuoso pianist, composer, and the founder of Bakustic Jazz, a group renowned for its unique blend of traditional motifs and improvisational freedom. His music transcends stylistic boundaries, merging national music with global jazz trends. Performing on
- [Türkiye To Begin Natural Gas Supply To Nakhchivan With New Pipeline](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/03/06/2922/) - Azerbaijan and Turkey launched a gas pipeline between Igdir in eastern Turkey and Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic on Wednesday. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended the gas pipeline inauguration ceremony via videoconference. "The project, which we are opening today, will ensure the energy security of Nakhchivan," Aliyev said. Gas flowing
- [Europe's Security Unimaginable Without Türkiye: President Erdogan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/03/04/europes-security-unimaginable-without-turkiye-president-erdogan/) - “Türkiye sees its EU membership process as 'strategic priority,' as it is an 'inseparable part of Europe,” says Recep Tayyip Erdogan Europe's security without Türkiye is unimaginable, said the nation’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday. Türkiye sees its EU membership process as "strategic priority," as it is an “inseparable part of Europe," Erdogan said
- [Azerbaijan Receives List of Projects Worth $2 bln. From Pakistan, Parties Evaluating Them - President Aliyev](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/02/25/azerbaijan-receives-list-of-projects-worth-2-bln-from-pakistan-parties-evaluating-them-president-aliyev/) - Azerbaijan has received a list of projects worth $2 billion from Pakistan, and the respective parties are currently evaluating them, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. "During my state visit to Pakistan [in 2024], I officially said that Azerbaijan was ready to invest at least $2 billion in various projects in Pakistan. We received the list
- [Elections Are the Cornerstone of Democracy](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/02/21/elections-are-the-cornerstone-of-democracy/) - By Ms. Tomris Azeri, head of the Azerbaijan Society of America (AAS). The Azerbaijan Society of America (ASA), is the oldest organization in the USA to represent the interests of the Azerbaijani diaspora community here in the U.S. ASA has played a significant role in US, both federal and state elections. Diaspora organizations often use their
- [Trump's Approach to Boost Türkiye's Role In Europe's Defense, Experts Say](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/02/21/trumps-approach-to-boost-turkiyes-role-in-europes-defense-experts-say/) - Brussels-based analysts tell US President Donald Trump's exclusionary stance will underscore importance of Türkiye's military and defense industry By Selen Valente Rasquinho, Fatma Zehra Solmaz, Anadolu Agency. The Trump administration, which took office on Jan. 20 in the US, delivered strong and clear messages to European allies regarding the war in Ukraine and its
- [Ilham Aliyev Visited Khankendi Garment Factory](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/02/20/ilham-aliyev-visited-khankendi-garment-factory/) - On February 19, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, visited the Khankendi garment factory, a joint venture between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, to review its operations. The head of state was briefed on the facility. The factory, spanning 1.2 hectares, was established following the instructions of the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan to strengthen
- [1st Russia-US Talks in Years Conclude, With Moscow Hailing 'Productive Meeting'](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/02/18/1st-russia-us-talks-in-years-conclude-with-moscow-hailing-productive-meeting/) - By Elena Teslova, Anadolu Agency Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Foreign Policy Advisor Yuri Ushakov chat with Saudi Arabian officials, following meeting between Russia and the United States in Ukraine, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 18, 2025. Talks between Russia and the US on improving ties as well as
- [Russian Ruble, Moscow Exchange Rally After Trump-Putin Phone Call](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/02/14/russian-ruble-moscow-exchange-rally-after-trump-putin-phone-call/) - By Emre Gurkan Abay, Emir Yildirim, Anadolu Agency The Russian ruble and the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) rallied following phone conversations between US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday. Analysts say the conversation between the presidents, as well as the two countries' positive statements about ending the war in Ukraine, boosted Russian
- [Aliyev Approves Azerbaijani-Russian Agreement to Boost Cargo Transit by North-South Corridor](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/02/12/aliyev-approves-azerbaijani-russian-agreement-to-boost-cargo-transit-by-north-south-corridor/) - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has approved an intergovernmental agreement with Russia on the development of cargo transit by the North-South international transport corridor. The respective order was published on the Azerbaijani presidential website. The agreement was signed in Moscow on December 21, 2024. As the agreement takes effect, the Azerbaijani Digital Development and Transport Ministry
- [Oleksandr Merezhko: First of all, our will to survive as a nation and to stay free](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/02/08/russia-has-lost-its-status-of-great-power-on-the-world-stage-and-that-it-proved-much-weaker-than-it-had-portrayed-itself/) - Azerbaijan Today's interview with Mr. Oleksandr Merezhko, head of the Foreign Policy and Interparliamentary Cooperation Committee of the Ukrainian parliament. A.T.: Having considered third year of brutal war launched by the Russian Federation incumbent regime against sovereign and independent Ukraine, how you can evaluate the three-year war consequences and reality that is relevant to current
- [Kazakh Transport Ministry Publishes Preliminary Report on AZAL Plane Crash Inquiry](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/02/05/kazakh-transport-ministry-publishes-preliminary-report-on-azal-plane-crash-inquiry/) - ASTANA. Feb 4 (Interfax) - The Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) aircraft, which crashed in Kazakhstan in late 2024, had registered a "sound strike" against the cockpit during flight, the Kazakh Transport Ministry said in a preliminary report published on its website on Tuesday. "According to recordings obtained from the CVR [Cockpit Voice Recorder], a sound strike
- [SOCAR Buying 10% of Tamar Project Offshore Israel from Union Energy](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/02/02/socar-buying-10-of-tamar-project-offshore-israel-from-union-energy/) - The State Oil Company of the Azerbaijani Republic (SOCAR) has signed an agreement with Union Energy to acquire a 10% equity state stake in Tamar, one of the biggest gas fields in the Mediterranean Sea, SOCAR said in a statement. "SOCAR signed an agreement with Union Energy to acquire a 10% stake in the Tamar
- [I Want to Share My Experience with People](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/02/i-want-to-share-my-experience-with-people/) - An interview with the General Director of “Koray Inshaat”, Zeynel Abidin Erdogan. AT: In a short span of time Turkey has become one of the leading countries in the world because of the development of its economy. What is the reason for such development? First of all, let me express my gratitude for giving me
- [Our Goal Is to Capture Approximately 30% Of the Market Share By 2026](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/01/30/our-goal-is-to-capture-approximately-30-of-the-market-share-by-2026/) - Interview with the director of the company "Brake Systems Azerbaijan MMC", Mehman Agayev for the "Azerbaijan Today" magazine Questions prepared by Nigar Salamzada A.T: First of all, Mr. Agayev, we would like to ask you to briefly introduce yourself to our readers as the director of "Brake Systems Azerbaijan MMC". M.A.: Although my parents hail
- [Azerbaijan Resumes Gas Supplies to Bulgaria - Bulgargaz](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/01/21/azerbaijan-resumes-gas-supplies-to-bulgaria-bulgargaz/) - Azerbaijan has resumed gas supplies to Bulgaria after their temporary suspension in January due to technical reasons, the Bulgarian state-owned gas distributor Bulgargaz said in a statement on Monday. "Gas supplies to Bulgaria under a long-term contract with Azerbaijan resumed on Sunday, January 19," the statement said. As reported, Bulgargaz said last week that Azerbaijan
- [Azerbaijan Has 1% Inflation in Dec; Average Annual Inflation Slows To 2.2% in 2024](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/01/15/azerbaijan-has-1-inflation-in-dec-average-annual-inflation-slows-to-2-2-in-2024/) - Azerbaijan experienced 1% inflation in December 2024 against 0.7% in November, the State Statistics Committee told. Food products increased 2%, non-food products 0.2%, and services 0.3% in December. Prices for eggs surged 6.5% and vegetables 10.5% in the month. Average annual inflation slowed to 2.2% in 2024 from 8.8% in 2023. The average annual rise
- [Qasim Mohiuddin: Pakistan and Azerbaijan Share Mutual Interests in Key Sectors](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/01/13/qasim-mohiuddin-pakistan-and-azerbaijan-share-mutual-interests-in-key-sectors/) - Dr. Carsten Sander Christensen political reporter for "Azerbaijan Today" magazine, had an interview with Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Azerbaijan Mr. Qasim Mohiuddin. space A.T.: Mr. Ambassador, an increase in military relations between Pakistan and our common ally, Türkiye, has been observed. Pakistani Air Force are training Turkish pilots. How do you see
- [Greenland and The Arctic Battle in a New Geopolitical World](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/01/11/greenland-and-the-arctic-battle-in-a-new-geopolitical-world/) - By Dr. Carsten Sander Christensen Around 700 kilometers north of the Greenlandic capital Nuuk, you find the small settlement of Saqqaq. The name means in Danish sunny side and Saqqaq has only around 100 inhabitants. This settlement could be very very important for the Inuit people on the world’s largest island. The site prove that
- [Azerbaijani President Says Russia Is Responsible for Plane Crash](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2025/01/07/blame-for-deaths-of-azerbaijani-citizens-in-airplane-crash-lies-with-russias-representatives-president-ilham-aliyev/) - The blame for the deaths of Azerbaijani citizens in the airplane crash lies with representatives of the Russian Federation, said President Ilham Aliyev during a meeting with the family members of the crew who perished in the plane crash and surviving flight attendants. Addressing the meeting, President Ilham Aliyev said: - On 25 December, an AZAL passenger plane flying
- [On the Master´s 100th Anniversary: Tofig Ahmadov (1924-1981)](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/02/06/on-the-masters-100th-anniversary-tofig-ahmadov-1924-1981/) - The famous jazz musician, saxophonist, clarinetist, conductor, composer from Azerbaijan The history of Azerbaijani jazz dates back to the 30s of the 20th century and is inseparably linked with the activities of the outstanding Azerbaijani composers Niyazi, Tofig Guliyev. They brought together talented musicians and promoted them. One of them was Tofig Ahmadov, a great
- [Putin in Phone Call with Aliyev Apologized for AZAL Plane Crash Occurring in Russian Airspace](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/12/28/putin-in-phone-call-with-aliyev-apologized-for-azal-plane-crash-occurring-in-russian-airspace/) - Interfax. On the Russian side's initiative, Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone call with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the Kremlin press service said in a statement on Saturday. "The parties discussed in detail the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, on December 25," it said. "Vladimir Putin
- ["The Russian Side Must Apologize" - Rasim Musabeyov](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/12/27/the-russian-side-must-apologize-rasim-musabeyov/) - Turan Agency. The Russian side must apologize for the air defense attack on the Azerbaijani civilian aircraft, said Azerbaijani MP Rasim Musabeyov. "The aircraft was shot down on Russian territory, in the skies over Grozny. And it is impossible to deny this," said member of the Milli Majlis Committee on International Relations, political scientist Rasim
- [Crash of Azerbaijani Airliner in Kazakhstan Bears Resemblance to 2018 Emergency Landing in Portugal](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/12/26/crash-of-azerbaijani-airliner-in-kazakhstan-bears-resemblance-to-2018-emergency-landing-in-portugal/) - By Gokhan Celiker, Yavuz Aydin The crash of an Embraer 190 aircraft operated by Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) on Wednesday during its Baku-Grozny flight bears striking similarities to a 2018 incident in Portugal, where the same model experienced control issues and was forced into an emergency landing. The AZAL plane, which crashed near the city
- [25 People Survive Out Of 67 People on The Plane Crash](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/12/25/25-people-survive-out-of-67-people-on-the-plane-crash-2/) - According to the latest data from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan, 28 people survived the crash, 22 of whom were taken to hospital. Among the passengers on the plane were 37 citizens of Azerbaijan, 6 of Kazakhstan, 3 of Kyrgyzstan and 16 of Russia. This was reported by the Ministry of Transport of
- [President Ilham Aliyev Shared Post on Azerbaijan's Admission to D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/12/20/__trashed/) - President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev shared a post regarding Azerbaijan's admission to the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation. "Today, during the Summit of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation in Cairo, I express my gratitude to the heads of state and government of Türkiye, Pakistan, Egypt, Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, and Bangladesh
- [Criminal Case Against Karabakh Separatist Leaders Sent to The Court](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/12/17/criminal-case-against-karabakh-separatist-leaders-sent-to-the-court/) - The criminal case against the leaders of Karabakh separatists has been sent to the Baku Military Court for consideration. According to the statement of the Prosecutor General's Office of Azerbaijan, 1,389 criminal cases have been combined into one proceeding. They concern crimes committed since October 1987 in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan by illegal armed
- [President Ilham Aliyev Receives President and President-Elect of American Israel Public Affairs Committee](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/12/12/president-ilham-aliyev-receives-president-and-president-elect-of-american-israel-public-affairs-committee/) - lham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, received Michael Tuchin, President of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), and Bernie Kaminetsky, the AIPAC President-elect. Expressing their gratitude for the reception, Michael Tuchin and Bernie Kaminetsky fondly recalled their previous meetings with the head of state. They described the dialogue between religions and cultures
- [Syria's 61-Year Baath Regime Collapses](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/12/08/syrias-61-year-baath-regime-collapses/) - Arab Socialist Baath Party, which came to power in Syria in 1963 in coup, comes to dramatic collapse after capital Damascus fell out of regime control on Sunday Anadou Avency. Sixty-one years of Baath Party rule in Syria collapsed on Sunday when the capital Damascus fell out of the hands of regime control. The Arab
- [Azerbaijani Tandir Craftsmanship and Bread Baking Recognized as UNESCO Intangible Heritage](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/12/04/azerbaijani-tandir-craftsmanship-and-bread-baking-recognized-as-unesco-intangible-heritage/) - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has included the Azerbaijani tandir craftsmanship and bread baking in the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. "Today, during the 19th session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in Asunción, Paraguay, the nomination titled "Tandir craftsmanship and bread baking
- [Achieving The Dream of Being President Again Or Make America Important Again…](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/11/29/achieving-the-dream-of-being-president-again-or-make-america-important-again-2/) - By Dr. Carsten Sander Christensen On November 5, Donald Trump (R) was elected as the 47th President of the United States. His second and according to the US-constitution, his last four-year term. This offers great advantages, for example, he does not have to think about re-election, and great disadvantages, as the Republican Party will soon
- [I’m Glad We Got A Deal At COP29 – But Western Nations Stood In The Way Of A Much Better One](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/11/26/im-glad-we-got-a-deal-at-cop29-but-western-nations-stood-in-the-way-of-a-much-better-one/) - Mukhtar Babayev is president of the Cop29 UN climate change conference The Gardian. Nine years after the Paris agreement, and after 11 months of multilateral diplomacy and two weeks of the most intense negotiations at Cop29 in Baku, we have a deal. Under the terms of the Baku breakthrough, the world’s industrialised nations will provide $300bn
- [Azerbaijan, Germany Discuss Gas Supplies, Cooperation in Producing Green Hydrogen](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/11/21/azerbaijan-germany-discuss-gas-supplies-cooperation-in-producing-green-hydrogen/) - German Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck discussed natural gas exports with Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov and Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov while visiting Baku on Monday. "Together with my colleague, Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov, we were engaged in productive discussions with Germany's Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister for
- [COP29, Climate and Technology Aspect](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/11/19/2733/) - By Dr. E. Serdar Gökpınar, advisor, Technology Development Foundation of Turkiye (TTGV) The official name, UN Climate Change Framework Convention Conference of the Parties, or the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP (Conference of Parties), was first held in 1995 and is the United Nations' (UN) annual conference on climate change. Besides representatives
- [History Of The Authentic Georgian Winery Chateau Ozhio – Ozhio Estate](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/11/15/history-of-the-authentic-georgian-winery-chateau-ozhio-ozhio-estate/) - Georgia is often referred to as the "motherland of winemaking" or “cradle of wine” due to its ancient and rich wine culture. Archaeological evidence suggests that winemaking in Georgia dates back over 8,000 years, making it one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world. The country has a unique tradition of fermenting wine in
- [What Are the Economic Dividends of COP29?  ](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/11/13/what-are-the-economic-dividends-of-cop29/) - By Vugar Bayramov Member of the Parliament of Azerbaijan. The Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change has started its work in Baku. On the whole, the adoption of the decision to hold the COP29 in Azerbaijan once again confirmed that the activities of the country in this field were
- [Efforts to Boycott COP29 Fail - Ilham Aliyev](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/11/12/efforts-to-boycott-cop29-fail-ilham-aliyev/) - Efforts to boycott COP29 have failed, as confirmed by the participation of 80 presidents, vice-presidents and prime ministers from different countries at COP29. This was stated by head of state Ilham Aliyev on 12 November, speaking at the opening of the Climate Summit in Baku.‘Unfortunately, double standards, the habit of instructing other countries and political
- [Iravan - Once the Independent County's Capital, Later Made to Ones' Country Capital](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/11/05/iravan-once-the-independent-countys-capital-later-made-to-ones-country-capital/) - By Amir Ali Sardari Iravani The Iravan Khanate, an independent state in the South Caucasus, emerged in 1748 and lasted until 1828. Initially a self-governing khanate, it came under the control of the Qajar dynasty by 1805. Strategically located and historically contested, Iravan served as a trade and cultural hub between Europe, Asia, and the
- [Moldova’s European Choice: How a Hard-Fought Election and Diaspora Support Brought Sandu Victory](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/11/04/moldovas-european-choice-how-a-hard-fought-election-and-diaspora-support-brought-sandu-victory/) - By Mehman Aliyev The recent presidential election in Moldova placed the country at a political crossroads, as incumbent President Maia Sandu secured a victory by a narrow margin in a tense second-round contest against Alexandr Stoianoglo. The election, which concluded on November 3, saw broad participation, especially from Moldovans living abroad, and revealed deep divisions
- [Azerbaijan's GDP Grew by 2.7% in the First Nine Months of 2024](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/10/15/azerbaijans-gdp-grew-by-2-7-in-the-first-nine-months-of-2024/) - According to the State Statistics Committee of the country, Azerbaijan's gross domestic product (GDP) reached 92,829.5 million manats for the period from January to September 2024. In the first nine months of 2023, GDP amounted to 90,812.5 million manats. This indicates that GDP increased by 2.7% compared to the same period in 2023. However, the
- [Formula 1 Brings 20 Million Dollars Annually to The Tourism and Hospitality Sectors](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/09/22/formula-1-brings-20-million-dollars-annually-to-the-tourism-and-hospitality-sectors/) - Direct and indirect income of Azerbaijan from hosting the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix amounts to more than $100 million per year – said Samir Dubendi, Founder of DAIR Hotels and Restaurants Association and Chairman of The Executive Board of Azerbaijan Ecotourism Association. For the first time in Baku, Formula 1 races was held in
- [Learning From The Past To Set Our Future Vision](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/09/13/learning-from-the-past-to-set-our-future-vision/) - By Tomris Azeri, head of the Azerbaijan Society of America (AAS) During my last year of junior high school in the late 70’s, it was common to hear talk about Ottoman Turks killing 200 thousand Armenians and calling that genocide. I did not know what this was, so when I came home and asked my
- [Ilham Aliyev and Mehriban Aliyeva Attended Inauguration of “Yukhari Vang” Hydroelectric Power Plant on Tartar River in Kalbajar](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/09/02/president-ilham-aliyev-and-first-lady-mehriban-aliyeva-attended-inauguration-of-yukhari-vang-hydroelectric-power-plant-on-tartar-river-in-kalbajar/) - On September 2, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva attended the opening of the “Yukhari Vang” Hydroelectric Power Plant. This plant, with a capacity of 22.5 MW, is owned by “Azerenerji” OJSC and is located on the Tartar River in the Kalbajar district. Baba Rzayev, President of “Azerenerji”
- [Moscow, Baku Reiterate Importance of Cooperation in Int'l Organizations, Other Multilateral Forums - Joint Statement](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/08/20/moscow-baku-reiterate-importance-of-cooperation-in-intl-organizations-other-multilateral-forums-joint-statement/) - Interfax. ru - Russia and Azerbaijan intend to cooperate on matters of mutual interest on international forums, the Kremlin website said. "The presidents acknowledged the importance of continuing to develop cooperation on matters of mutual interest in international organizations and at other multilateral forums and expressed the commitment of their states to the goals and
- [The Current Ukrainian Blitzkrieg in Kursk and Its Geopolitical Missions](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/08/19/the-current-ukrainian-blitzkrieg-in-kursk-and-its-geopolitical-missions/) - By Dr. Vakhtang Maisaia Ph.D. in politics and military science. International Military Expert, CIRSA (Republic of Poland) New transformation has been fixing in war in Ukraine when during the eight months of active combat operation lull all of sudden the Ukrainian AF strategic command launched its own “the Ukrainian Blitzkrieg” and reutilized Soviet military school
- [The Discovery of a New Political World?](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/08/07/the-discovery-of-a-new-political-world/) - By Carsten Sander Christensen On November 5 this year, the US presidential election, the 60th quadrennial of its kind, will take place. In comparison with the European states, where some have more than eight hundred years behind them, the USA is a rather young state, less than two hundred and fifty years old, and in
- [An Azerbaijani Elected President of Iran](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/07/06/an-azerbaijani-elected-president-of-iran/) - A lesser-known Iranian parliamentarian, who previously served as a health minister, has been elected the president of the Islamic Republic of Iran in a stunning turn of events.Masoud Pezeshkian defeated his conservative opponent, Saeed Jalili, the former lead nuclear negotiator and head of the top security body, by a margin of 2.7 million votes in
- [We Have Never Been This Close: Top Azeri, U.S. Officials on Karabakh Talks, Russia and Türkiye](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/08/01/we-have-never-been-this-close-top-azeri-u-s-officials-on-karabakh-talks-russia-and-turkiye/) - By Alex Raufoqlu The top Biden administration official in charge of Europe and Eurasia on Tuesday laid out Washington's efforts to help Azerbaijan and Armenia to independently finalize a peace agreement among themselves, which he warned that Russia was "trying to make sure that happens on its terms," TURAN's Washington correspondent reports. "I think both
- [A New Approach for Perpetual Peace in Sudan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/07/29/a-new-approach-for-perpetual-peace-in-sudan/) - By Arlene Schar and Dr. David Leffler Despite ongoing efforts to resolve tensions and stabilize Sudan, longstanding divisive issues remain largely unresolved, and civil war persists. Achieving a sustainable and lasting peace remains challenging. It is crucial to quickly reduce the rising tensions to prevent further dangerous escalation and put an end to this 14-month
- [Central Asia and The Struggle for Water](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/07/23/central-asia-and-the-struggle-for-water/) - Central Asia is facing a water crisis as it is hit with the triple whammy of global warming, fast economic growth driving rising demand and burgeoning populations. / bne IntelliNews The Kyrgyz have a saying: "El bashi bolboy, suu bashi bol", which translates to: "Do not be the head of the people, but be at the
- [Heyder Baba – Shahriyar Was Telling the Truth, The World Was a World of Lies](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/07/18/heyder-baba-shahriyar-was-telling-the-truth-the-world-was-a-world-of-lies/) - By Shervin NajafpourHeyder Baba, the world is a false one, It has remained so from Suleiman and Noah. It has given birth to its sons, and put them in trouble. It has taken away what has given to anyone, From Plato remained only one name. Seyyed Mohammad-Hossein Behjat Tabrizi, pen name Shahriyar The impact of the famous
- [A Man Whom Presidents Listen To](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/06/01/a-man-whom-presidents-listen-to/) - Guivami Rahimli - BP External Engagement Policy Advisor has met many VIP guests at the Sangachal Terminal - presidents, prime-ministers, parliamentarians and other notable figures. Educating the world leaders about BP's activities in Azerbaijan and the region is a part of his job portfolio.AT: BP’s Compass magazine named you ‘a man whom presidents listen to’.
- [China Seeks to Join JV With Azerbaijani, Kazakh, Georgian Railways to Develop Trans-Caspian Route](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/07/17/china-seeks-to-join-jv-with-azerbaijani-kazakh-georgian-railways-to-develop-trans-caspian-route/) - Interfax.ru. China has announced plans to join Middle Corridor Multimodal Ltd., a joint venture formed by the railway operators of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Georgia to develop a multimodal service on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). The announcement was made at a meeting between Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) head Rovshan Rustamov and China Railway deputy CEO
- [Pezeshkian and the Possibilities of Change in the Dilemma of State and Government in Iran](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/07/10/pezeshkian-and-the-possibilities-of-change-in-the-dilemma-of-state-and-government-in-iran/) - By Ural Hatemi With the presidential elections over in Iran, everyone is focused on one question: will the new government be able to bring about any change in Iran? We can ask this question in the following way: Will Pezeshkian have the power for change? Will the core cadre of the regime allow it? In
- [Azerbaijan Interested in Joining BRICS, China Hails This Ambition - Declaration](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/07/04/azerbaijan-interested-in-joining-brics-china-hails-this-ambition-declaration/) - Baku and Beijing adopted a joint declaration On Establishing Strategic Partnership between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the People's Republic of China at the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Astana. The document states that Beijing hails Azerbaijan's ambition to strengthen cooperation in the SCO and supports the legal status of Azerbaijan in
- [Share of Azerbaijan-Russia Settlements in National Currencies Growing - Aliyev](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/07/03/share-of-azerbaijan-russia-settlements-in-national-currencies-growing-aliyev/) - The share of national currencies in settlements between Azerbaijan and Russia has been growing, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. "Of course, there was an increase in trade last year and this year. It demonstrates that our economies actively cooperate. It is pleasing that transactions in national currencies have also been on the rise. They already
- [Today, We Have the Reward of Our Initial Optimism, But Also the Result of Our Tenacity](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/04/today-we-have-the-reward-of-our-initial-optimism-but-also-the-result-of-our-tenacity/) - An Interview Mr Christian Giudecilli, General Manager TOTAL E&P Azerbaijan. By Rovshan Pashazadeh1) Total can already be regarded as one of the "oldest" companies working in Azerbaijan. Your company has been working on the Azerbaijani oil and gas market for a long time, and we have to say openly that the company's activities have become
- [The Inaugural European Games in Baku Will Be A Great Event](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/17/the-inaugural-european-games-in-baku-will-be-a-great-event/) - An Interview Mr. Abulfaz Karayev, Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan. By Rovshan Pashazadeh.AT: In 2015, Azerbaijan will host its first ever European Olympic Games. And for the first time, these first games will cause a huge inflow of tourists to Azerbaijan. We might say that this will be the first
- [Terrorism Can be Defeated, Probably Piecemeal, but I Doubt that it Can be Eliminated Entirely.](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/08/terrorism-can-be-defeated-probably-piecemeal-but-i-doubt-that-it-can-be-eliminated-entirely/) - Exclusive interview with Mr. Stanley Escudero, vice-president of American Chamber of Commerce in AzerbaijanBy Rovshan Pashzadeh AT: The whole world was shocked by the terrorist attack on Baku's Oil Academy on 30 April, which took the lives of a dozen innocent people. Terrorism has become a more serious problem of late. What is the reason
- [SOCAR, VNG Sign Memorandum on Gas, Renewable Energy](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/06/27/socar-vng-sign-memorandum-on-gas-renewable-energy/) - State Oil Company of the Azerbaijani Republic (SOCAR) and Germany's Verbundnetz Gas Agbo (VNG) have agreed to increase cooperation in natural gas and renewable energy, SOCAR said in a statement. "SOCAR and VNG signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of natural gas and renewable energy on Tuesday. The document will also facilitate sustainable
- [Georgia On the Verge of Potential War Game with Russia and Ukraine.](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/06/24/georgia-on-the-verge-of-potential-war-game-with-russia-and-ukraine/) - By Dr. Vakhtang Maisaia, Ph.D. in political and military sciences, International Military Expert, CIRSA (Republic of Poland) In conjunction with tense geopolitical situation in Ukraine, Georgia is being pulled out of the daily political agenda. This is a case of appeasement foreign policy incursion stipulated by the incumbent ruling party of Georgia “The Georgian Dream
- [Behind Closed Doors: “Voices of Silence” Exhibition Sheds Light on Domestic Violence](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/06/20/behind-closed-doors-voices-of-silence-exhibition-sheds-light-on-domestic-violence/) - By Nargiz Abbasova The topic of domestic violence has garnered increased attention in recent years, and various events aim to shed light on this pressing issue. One such event is the powerful exhibition “Voices of Silence” by multidisciplinary artist Aydan Salahova, currently on display at the Yarat Art Center. This exhibition narrates the harrowing stories
- [Climate Change and Its Impact on Population Dynamics Discussed as Part of the "29 Climate Conversations: The Road to COP29" Series](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/06/15/climate-change-and-its-impact-on-population-dynamics-discussed-as-part-of-the-29-climate-conversations-the-road-to-cop29-series/) - The "29 Climate Conversations: The Road to COP29" series, initiated by the United Nations in Azerbaijan, hosted its tenth event focusing on "Climate change and its impact on population dynamics". The event, organized jointly with the UNFPA country office in Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, brought together government
- [ADNOC Opens Branch in Azerbaijan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/06/11/adnoc-opens-branch-in-azerbaijan/) - Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has opened a branch in Azerbaijan. A branch of ADNOC, International Project Co. 1 RSC Limited, was registered on March 5, 2024, the State Tax Service of Azerbaijan told Interfax. ADNOC (UAE) completed the process of entering the Absheron field development project in Azerbaijan in February 2024. The company's
- [Three "Giants" Geoeconomic Wargame Over "Middle Transit Corridor"](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/06/07/three-giants-geoeconomic-wargame-over-middle-transit-corridor/) - By Dr. Vakhtang Maisaia Professor, Caucasus International University (CIU) Ph.D. in Political Science, Georgia The South Caucasus region is increasingly becoming a priority on the international agenda. In fact, a regional approach is emerging as actors understand that common problems need to be addressed jointly. Nevertheless, cooperation efforts are hampered by a number of
- [Baku Energy Week: Important Event in Region’s Energy Sector](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/05/30/baku-energy-week-important-event-in-regions-energy-sector/) - The Baku Energy Week, a significant event in the region's energy sector, will be held on June 4-6. It encompasses three prestigious events: the 29th International Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition - Caspian Oil&Gas, the 12th Caspian International Energy and Green Energy Exhibition - Caspian Power, and the 29th Baku Energy Forum. The Caspian Oil&Gas
- [Armenian PM: Signing Peace Agreement with Azerbaijan in Nearest Future Possible](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/05/30/armenian-pm-signing-peace-agreement-with-azerbaijan-in-nearest-future-possible/) - (Interfax) - Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has expressed hope for the soonest possible signing of a peace agreement with Azerbaijan. "Every day presents a perfect opportunity to sign the peace agreement. The thing is that we need consensus on the peace agreement's text. Hopefully, the consensus will be reached. Actually, it was reached in
- [It Is Remarkable That Jewish Communities Have Been Flourishing in Azerbaijan Since Time Immemorial](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/18/it-is-remarkable-that-jewish-communities-have-been-flourishing-in-azerbaijan-since-time-immemorial/) - Exclusive interview with Mr. Dan Stav, Ambassador of Israel to Azerbaijan. A.T.: Dear Mr. Ambassador, given a 24-year history of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and State of Israel, what ups and downs would you respectively make the focus on and prevent from taking place anew? D.S.: I do agree that when we
- [Green energies offer new opportunities for Azerbaijan and an example to follow: Denmark](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/05/22/green-energies-offer-new-opportunities-for-azerbaijan-and-an-example-to-follow-denmark/) - By Dr Carsten Sander Christensen Renewable energy is a collective term for bioenergy, wind energy, solar energy, wave power, geothermal energy, hydrology and other technologies that differ from coal and other fossil fuels by, among other things, being CO2 neutral. The use of renewable energy sources contributes to reducing our emissions of greenhouse gases and
- [Ilham Aliyev Inaugurated Zangilan And Shayifli Hydroelectric Power Plants](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/05/19/ilham-aliyev-inaugurated-zangilan-and-shayifli-hydroelectric-power-plants/) - President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev participated in the inauguration of the “Zangilan” and “Shayifli” hydroelectric power plants operated by the AzerEnerji OJSC. President of AzerEnerji, Baba Rzayev, provided an update on the completed work. In line with President Ilham Aliyev's directive to create a green energy zone and transform the liberated areas
- [Law on “Foreign Influence Transparency” – Why It Labels as “Russian One”](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/05/13/law-on-foreign-influence-transparency-why-it-labels-as-russian-one/) - By Vakhtang Maisaia Ph. D. in political science, Central-European Institute of Research and Strategic Analysis (CIRSA) International Expert on National Security Studies (Republic of Poland) The main reason in Georgia’s instability caused by introduction to the Parliamentary adoption law draft on “Foreign Influence Transparency” prepared by the ruling “The Georgian Dream” Party. As is known,
- [Azerbaijan's Bank Respublika Raises MSME Loan of 10 million Euros from EIB Global](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/05/07/azerbaijans-bank-respublika-raises-msme-loan-of-10-million-euros-from-eib-global/) - Azerbaijan's Bank Respublika has raised a loan of 10 million euros from EIB Global, a member of the European Investment Bank group, to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Azerbaijan. Bank Respublika said in a press release that the relevant loan agreement had been signed. "This agreement will promote financial inclusion by providing
- [Azerbaijan and Connections to Scandinavia: Thor Heyerdahl’s Theory and the Vikings](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/05/02/azerbaijan-and-connections-to-scandinavia-thor-heyerdahls-theory-and-the-vikings/) - By Dr. Carsten Sander Christensen In 1999, a book appeared on the book market: “Ingen grenser” (No Borders). The author was the world famous Norwegian explorer and archeologist Thor Heyerdahl. Thor Heyerdahl died in 2002 a last visited Azerbaijan two years earlier. Theory of the book was a connection between Scandinavia and the south-western part
- [Armenia And Azerbaijan Have Agreed on The State Border In The Area Of Four Villages Between Gazakh And Tavush](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/04/20/armenia-and-azerbaijan-have-agreed-on-the-state-border-in-the-area-of-four-villages-between-gazakh-and-tavush/) - The Commissions of Armenia and Azerbaijan on the delimitation of the state border held a meeting on April 19. The press release on its results says that "the delimitation of borders in the sections of the Armenian village of Baganis - Azerbaijani Baganis Ayrim, Armenian Voskepar - Azerbaijani Ashagy-Askipar, Armenian Kirantz - Azerbaijani Heyrimli, Armenian
- [Russian Presidential Spokesman Appeared More Informed Than Azerbaijan's Defence Ministry](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/04/17/russian-presidential-spokesman-appeared-more-informed-than-azerbaijans-defence-ministry/) - Russian Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed at noon on 17 April that Russia has started withdrawal of peacekeeping contingent from Karabakh. Reports about withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers and equipment from Karabakh are not officially confirmed Footage of the withdrawal from Karabakh of a column of 20 armored personnel carriers, dozens of petrol tankers and several
- [The International Arbitration Court Has Started Considering the Claim of Azerbaijan Against Armenia](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/04/15/the-international-arbitration-court-has-started-considering-the-claim-of-azerbaijan-against-armenia/) - On April 12, the Peace Palace in the Hague began the lawsuit of Azerbaijan against Armenia in the framework of interstate arbitration in accordance with the Berne Convention on the Protection of Wild Fauna and Flora and Natural Habitats in Europe. The arbitration process was initiated by Azerbaijan on January 18, 2023, based on the
- [Inflation in Azerbaijan in March is 0.2%, Annual Inflation Reaches 0.4%](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/04/09/inflation-in-azerbaijan-in-march-is-0-2-annual-inflation-reaches-0-4/) - Monthly inflation in Azerbaijan in March 2024 was 0.2% versus 0.6% in February, the State Statistics Committee told Interfax. "Inflation in Azerbaijan in March totaled 0.2%. Meanwhile, prices for food products, drinks and tobacco increased 0.4% and services increased in price by 0.1%, while zero inflation was recorded for non-food products," the agency said. Inflation
- [SOCAR Intends to Participate in Oil Refinery Expansion Project in Congo](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/04/05/socar-intends-to-participate-in-oil-refinery-expansion-project-in-congo/) - Azerbaijan and Congo signed a package of documents aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation following high-level negotiations on Thursday in Baku. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held both tete-a-tete and expanded negotiations with Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso on Thursday, a statement on the Azerbaijani leader's website said. The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) and the
- [Vote Count Continues as Margin Remains Tight in Türkiye's Local Elections](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/04/01/vote-count-continues-as-margin-remains-tight-in-turkiyes-local-elections/) - By Beyza Binnur Dönmez, Anadolu Agency ANKARA As the vote count in Türkiye’s local elections nears its end, main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has a close lead over the governing Justice and Development (AK) Party, according to unofficial results. With over 90% of the ballot boxes opened across the country, the CHP leads with
- [Russia Was Aware Well in Advance, About the Preparation of a Terrorist Operation on Its Soil](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/03/29/russia-was-aware-well-in-advance-about-the-preparation-of-a-terrorist-operation-on-its-soil/) - This was stated by the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, Kyrylo Budanov, who spoke at the Third International Strategic Communications Forum, reports the press service of the Ministry of Defense, according to Ukrinform. "At least, since February 15, 2024, the Russian Federation had been aware about the plot. I will
- [BGP Will Positive Impact to Development of Baku Tourism Destination](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/03/22/bgp-will-positive-impact-to-development-of-baku-tourism-destination/) - Appropriate conditions for development of different types of tourism will be created in Baku according to BGP. Tourism is rightly considered as one of the most important field of non-oil sector of national economy. Baku is speedy developing tourism destination. And it is not surprising that the General Plan 2040 of Baku city pays special
- [Azerbaijan is Committed to Partnership with NATO - Ilham Aliyev  ](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/03/18/azerbaijan-is-committed-to-partnership-with-nato-ilham-aliyev/) - Azerbaijan is committed to partnership with NATO, President Ilham Aliyev said on March 17 after negotiations with the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance Jens Stoltenberg. Recalling the “more than 30-year” history of the partnership of Azerbaijan and NATO, he noted the peacekeeping operations of the alliance in Kosovo and Afghanistan. “For us it
- [Russia Expects Lavrov’s Türkiye Visit to Greatly Enhance Relations](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/02/29/russia-expects-lavrovs-turkiye-visit-to-greatly-enhance-relations/) - Russian foreign minister plans to discuss wide range of issues with his Turkish counterpart on sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum By Elena Teslova, Anadolu Agency Russia said Wednesday that it expects a forthcoming meeting between Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan to significantly contribute to the development of bilateral relations between
- [Russia Allegedly Jams Signals on UK Aircraft Carrying Defense Minister Grant Shapps](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/03/15/russia-allegedly-jams-signals-on-uk-aircraft-carrying-defense-minister-grant-shapps/) - Russia is suspected of jamming the GPS signal of a Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft that was carrying UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps back to the UK from a diplomatic trip to Poland, British media said Wednesday. The incident occurred as the plane traversed airspace above Kaliningrad, a Russian territory between Poland and Lithuania, according
- [Khurshidbanu Natavan: Monument of Women’s Freedom Vandalized in France](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/03/12/khurshidbanu-natavan-monument-of-womens-freedom-vandalized-in-france/) - By Ms. Shervin Najafpour, Chairwoman of the cultural bridge building organization CAN. In line with the friendship and cooperation agreement signed in 2015 between the city of Ismailli in Azerbaijan and Évian-les-Bains in France led to the creation of a beautiful park along the Léman River, a testament to the enduring friendship and cooperation between
- [Nearly 11,000 Civilians Have Died in UKRAINIAN War: UN](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/03/10/nearly-11000-civilians-have-died-in-ukrainian-war-un/) - ‘We condemn all attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure -- they are prohibited under international law,’ says UN official The UN said Friday that the war in Ukraine has resulted in at least 10,703 deaths. The deaths include “594 children” and 20,146 more, including 1,316 children, have been injured,” Mohamed Khaled Khiar, UN assistant head
- [Russia Says Rising Economic Bloc BRICS Surpasses G7 In Purchasing Power Parity](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/03/05/russia-says-rising-economic-bloc-brics-surpasses-g7-in-purchasing-power-parity/) - Russian presidential aide for foreign affairs Yury Ushakov says BRICS countries working on developing their own payment systems, improving logistics By Elena Teslova Russian presidential aide for foreign affairs Yury Ushakov said on Tuesday that the BRICS countries do not compete with the West but have already outdone the G7 in terms of purchasing power
- [Kiev Says Warsaw Insisting on Expanding Tariff Rate Quotas for UKRAINIAN Agrifood Imports](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/02/26/kiev-says-warsaw-insisting-on-expanding-tariff-rate-quotas-for-ukrainian-agrifood-imports/) - Polish Agriculture Minister Czeslaw Siekierski said during online negotiations with Ukrainian Agrarian Policy and Food Minister Nikolai Solsky on Wednesday that Poland wanted to impose a number of restrictions on imports of Ukrainian agricultural produce, Ukrainian media said with reference to Solsky's televised remarks. "Apart from working issues, they [Poland] formulated and reiterated that they
- [Azerbaijani Govt Wants to Attract Private Investor for Construction of A 500 Mw Gas Turbine Power Plant](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/02/22/azerbaijani-govt-wants-to-attract-private-investor-for-construction-of-a-500-mw-gas-turbine-power-plant/) - The Azerbaijani government has invited private investors to build a 500 MW gas turbine power plant (GTPP) near the Azerbaijani capital, the Ministry of Energy told Interfax. Four companies have shown interest in the project: Nobel Energy Group (part of the NEQSOL Holding), Cengiz Enerji, one of the largest industrial conglomerates in Turkey, Turkish CCN
- [A Better Idea: Invincible Defense Technology](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/02/13/a-better-idea-invincible-defense-technology/) - By Dr. David LefflerIn the midst of the devastating toll of the Israel/Gaza war, NPR journalist Carrie Kahn recently posed a poignant question to Israeli military officer Major Doron Spielman, reflecting the collective yearning for an alternative to escalating cycles of violence. Spielman's response, “If anyone has a better idea, I think we would love
- [Heavy Staff Losses Noted at Destroyed Armenian Combat Post - Azerbaijani Border Service](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/02/13/heavy-staff-losses-noted-at-destroyed-armenian-combat-post-azerbaijani-border-service/) - On February 13, Azerbaijani State Border Service (SBS) units conducted "Revenge," an operation destroying a combat post near the Nerkin-And settlement in the Gafan district. This action was in response to the provocation by the Armenian Armed Forces the previous day, said the press center of SBS, Trend reports. "Significant personnel losses were reported at the destroyed
- [Aliyev Winning 92.05% of Vote in Azerbaijani Presidential Election as 93.35% of Ballots Counted - CEC  Incumbent](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/02/08/aliyev-winning-92-05-of-vote-in-azerbaijani-presidential-election-as-93-35-of-ballots-counted-cec-incumbent/) - President Ilham Aliyev is winning 92.05% of the vote in Azerbaijan's early presidential election, Azerbaijani Central Elections Commission (CEC) Chair Mazakhir Panakhov said at a press conference. The CEC has already counted 93.35% of the ballots cast in the election, Panakhov said. These figures show that Aliyev is heading to a landslide win in the
- [Senior Russian Official Says Europe Shows No Interest in Buying Gas from Russia](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/01/29/senior-russian-official-says-europe-shows-no-interest-in-buying-gas-from-russia/) - Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says Russia ready to deliver gas to Europe via Ukraine, other routes, but sees no interest Europe shows no interest in buying gas from Russia after the expiration of the gas transit contract with Ukraine later this year, said a top Russian official on Saturday. Speaking at an exhibition in
- [Azerbaijan Decides to Cease Its Engagement with and Presence at Pace](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/01/25/azerbaijan-decides-to-cease-its-engagement-with-and-presence-at-pace/) - When Azerbaijan became a member of the Council of Europe, it hoped that this organization would help Azerbaijan restore the rights of hundreds of thousands of Azerbaijanis whose rights were violated as a result of Armenian military aggression and occupation of Azerbaijani territories. For 19 years from 2001 to 2020, PACE did not condemn the
- [Azerbaijan, Russia Sign Bilateral Cooperation Roadmap Up To 2027](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/01/23/azerbaijan-russia-sign-bilateral-cooperation-roadmap-up-to-2027/) - Interfax.ru. Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk signed a roadmap on the main areas for enhancing Azerbaijani-Russian cooperation up to 2027 on Monday, the Azerbaijani government's press service said. "The deputy prime ministers signed a roadmap on the main areas for developing Azerbaijani-Russian cooperation in 2024-2026 following the
- [France-Azerbaijan Relations; Who Will Lost More?](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/01/19/france-azerbaijan-relations-who-will-lost-more/) - By Dr. Vugar Bayramov, Member of the Parliament of Azerbaijan The resolution of the French Senate, which envisages the imposition of sanctions against Azerbaijan, is a manifestation of double standards and raises an important question: which side will lose more economically from the aggravation of relations? The trade turnover between Azerbaijan and France in 2022
- [Thor Heyerdahl: Tracing Odin's Origins](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/01/17/thor-heyerdahl-tracing-odins-origins/) - By Ms. Shervin Najafpour, Chairwoman of the cultural bridge building organization CAN. Born on the stunning coast of Norway, which is known for its rich Viking heritage, Thor Heyerdahl’s childhood home in Larvik had a breathtaking view of the open sea. As a child he would play by the water, but one day he experienced
- [TAP Getting Ready for Materials' Testing to Supply Hydrogen](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/01/16/tap-getting-ready-for-materials-testing-to-supply-hydrogen/) - The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) consortium will test its asset materials for hydrogen supplies this month, TAP AG told Trend. "We are in the process of assessing the degree to which TAP can technically accommodate transporting a blend of natural gas and hydrogen. In 2021, an Initial Hydrogen Readiness study confirmed that TAP has the potential
- [Unheard Voices from Azerbaijan…](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/01/10/unheard-voices-from-azerbaijan/) - By Ms. Shervin Najafpour, Chairwoman of the cultural bridge building organization CAN. Setting out at 7pm we went through the forest, heading for Agdam … walking barefoot … eating snow. My husband had frostbitten fingers and I had frostbitten feet. Many died in the forest. One of my sons was killed. Another son was taken
- [If You Wait Long Enough, The World Will Come To you](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/01/06/if-you-wait-long-enough-the-world-will-come-to-you/) - By Tomris Azeri, President Azerbaijan Society of America Azerbaijani-Americans are thrilled to read the news that Azerbaijan and Armenia reached a peace treaty based on respect for the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity. This is an historic opportunity to achieve a long-waited peaceful region. Reading about the leadership of Azerbaijan reaching for political dialogue
- [Baku, Yerevan Reach Crucial Stage of Peace Agreement Negotiations - Azerbaijani Presidential Rep](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/12/28/baku-yerevan-reach-crucial-stage-of-peace-agreement-negotiations-azerbaijani-presidential-rep/) - Azerbaijan and Armenia are quite close to concluding a peace agreement, and Baku would also like to elaborate a mechanism for settling bilateral disputes, Azerbaijani Presidential Representative for Special Assignments Elchin Amirbekov said. "What is important to understand is that at this crucial stage in negotiations, where apparently, we're not that much far away from
- [Significant Progress Achieved with Regard to Text of Peace Treaty Between Azerbaijan And Armenia - Assistant to Azerbaijan's President](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2024/01/04/significant-progress-achieved-with-regard-to-text-of-peace-treaty-between-azerbaijan-and-armenia-assistant-to-azerbaijans-president/) - Azerbaijan and Armenia are capable of conducting direct bilateral talks without mediators, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan - Head of the Foreign Policy Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmat Hajiyev said in an interview with Berliner Zeitung newspaper, Trend reports. "After the end of the Second Karabakh War in 2020, it was Azerbaijan who initiated the
- [Yerevan Ready to Conclude Peace Treaty with Baku - Armenian FM](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/12/28/baku-sends-reply-to-yerevan-to-proposals-on-peace-treaty-azerbaijani-foreign-ministry-2/) - Armenia stands ready to establish peace with Azerbaijan even despite difficulties and the eviction of ethnic Armenians from Karabakh, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said. "Indeed, there is an opportunity for peace with Azerbaijan despite the multitude of difficulties and obstacles, even despite the forced eviction of the Armenian population from Nagorno-Karabakh. Indeed, we see
- [Baku Sends Reply to Yerevan to Proposals on Peace Treaty - Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/12/25/baku-sends-reply-to-yerevan-to-proposals-on-peace-treaty-azerbaijani-foreign-ministry/) - Azerbaijan has forwarded a reply to Armenia to its latest proposals on a peace treaty, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said. "A package of proposals on which we've worked for a month has been forwarded to Armenia," Bayramov said in an interview with the AzTV state television channel. Azerbaijan and Armenia are continuing negotiations, and
- [SOCAR Targets Zero Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Oil And Gas Production](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/12/22/socar-targets-zero-carbon-dioxide-emissions-from-oil-and-gas-production/) - "Our main goal is to achieve zero carbon dioxide emissions from oil and gas production. From this point of view, SOCAR is undergoing an evolution and becoming an energy company." President of the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) Rovshan Najaf said this at the panel "Green Energy and Smart City" held
- [Fans arrive at historic match between Qarabag FC, MOIK in Azerbaijan's Khankendi](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/12/22/fans-arrive-at-historic-match-between-qarabag-fc-moik-in-azerbaijans-khankendi/) - The 1/8 final match of the Azerbaijan Football Cup between Qarabag FC and MOIK will soon be played. The match, which will go down in history as the first football match held in the territories of Azerbaijan liberated from occupation in 30 years, will begin at 14:00 (GMT +4). Officials, journalists, and a certain number
- [Caspian-European Union Green Energy Corridor Project Takes Place in Baku.](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/12/19/caspian-european-union-green-energy-corridor-project-takes-place-in-baku/) - On December 18, the energy structures of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Romania, and Hungary met at the Four Seasons Hotel in Baku within the framework of the Caspian-European Union Green Energy Corridor project, Azernews reports. President of Azerenergo Baba Rzayev, Deputy Energy Minister Elnur Sultanov, General Director of State Electric System of Georgia Giorgi Gigineishvili, board member of Romanian
- [Moscow's Rebuke to Yerevan Unveils Geopolitical Chess in the South Caucasus](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/12/17/moscows-rebuke-to-yerevan-unveils-geopolitical-chess-in-the-south-caucasus/) - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's recent criticism of Armenia has ignited a fresh round of geopolitical chess in the South Caucasus, exposing underlying tensions and strategic maneuvers that extend beyond the region's borders. Zakharova's accusations against Armenia center on the alleged failure to adhere to the trilateral Statement of November 9-10, 2020, which marked
- [Azerbaijan, Armenia Agree to Take Steps Towards Normalisation](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/12/08/armenia-azerbaijan-agree-to-take-steps-towards-normalisation/) - EU and US welcome joint statement in which two sides agree to exchange prisoners of war and Armenia backs Azerbaijan COP29 bid. Armenia and Azerbaijan have said they will exchange prisoners of war and work towards normalising their relations, in a move welcomed by the European Union and the United States. The two countries have
- [Türkiye's Exports See Record High November Figure](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/12/04/turkiyes-exports-see-record-high-november-figure/) - Exports rise 5.2% at annualized pace to $23B, says trade minister, citing preliminary data By Tuba Onğun, Anadolu Agency Türkiye's exports saw a record high November figure at $23 billion, the country's trade minister announced on Saturday. Overseas shipments increased 5.2% from a year earlier, Omer Bolat told a news conference in Istanbul on Türkiye's
- [SPECA Is an Institutional Cooperation Format](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/11/28/speca-is-an-institutional-cooperation-format/) - By Mr. Vugar Bayramov, Member of the Parliament of Azerbaijan. A Summit dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the UN Special Program for the Economies of Central Asian Countries - SPECA was held in Baku, last week. Presidents and other high-level officials of the countries that are members of the Program took part in the summit.
- [Alexey Naumov: Both Azerbaijan And Russia Are Opposed To Attempts To Increase Western Influence In The South Caucasus.](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/11/27/alexey-naumov-both-azerbaijan-and-russia-are-opposed-to-attempts-to-increase-western-influence-in-the-south-caucasus/) - Exclusive interview with Mr. Alexey Naumov, Expert at Russia's International Affairs Council AT: What is your assessment of the current level of interstate relations between Azerbaijan and Russia? In your opinion, are, the opportunities available, been properly exploited to expand all-out relations further? A.N.: Relations between Russia and Azerbaijan are already at a very good level
- [Azerbaijan's Gas Shipments to Italy Via TAP Dropped 4.3% in Jan-Sept](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/11/24/azerbaijans-gas-shipments-to-italy-via-tap-dropped-4-3-in-jan-sept/) - Gas shipments from Azerbaijan to Italy via the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) in January-September 2023 totaled 7.373 bcm, which is 4.3% less than the same period in 2022. The Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security said that, in September 2023, the country received 841 mcm of Azerbaijani gas via TAP (a decrease of 8.2%
- [Türkiye Has Warned Third Parties and Is Taking the Necessary Steps in Its Fight Against The PKK/YPG Terrorist Group](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/11/21/turkiye-has-warned-third-parties-and-is-taking-the-necessary-steps-in-its-fight-against-the-pkk-ypg-terrorist-group/) - Speaking before the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye's Planning and Budget Committee during budget discussions related to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fidan said Türkiye also closely monitors the overseas activities of the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO). The fact that FETO also functions as an intelligence and crime network is conveyed to the relevant parties,
- [The Approach Of The U.S. To The Armenian-Azerbaijani Conflict Is Based On The Principle Of The Territorial Integrity Of States](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/11/20/the-approach-of-the-u-s-to-the-armenian-azerbaijani-conflict-is-based-on-the-principle-of-the-territorial-integrity-of-states/) - By Mehman Aliyev The Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and eight U.S. senators, almost in unison, exchanged political blows due to the latest military conflict on September 12-14 on the undefined Armenian-Azerbaijani border, which resulted in the death and injury of about 500 soldiers on both sides. Aliyev, not unreasonably accusing Armenia of disrupting the three peace agreements initiated by
- [Open Letter to Herzi Halevi, Commander-in-Chief, Israel Defense Forces](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/11/13/open-letter-to-herzi-halevi-commander-in-chief-israel-defense-forces/) - By Dr. David Leffler I am writing to you today with great urgency and hope regarding the precarious situation in Israel. Israel has faced more than its fair share of challenges and conflict, and the Israel-Hamas war is a matter of concern among many nations. In these dangerous times, it is crucial to explore innovative
- [Azerbaijani-Iranian Relations, Russia's Desire to Control the Zangezur Road...](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/11/11/azerbaijani-iranian-relations-russias-desire-to-control-the-zangezur-road/) - Turan Agency: In a recent meeting between Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Tashkent on November 9, President Raisi expressed Iran's satisfaction with the liberation of Karabakh, emphasizing that the region had returned to its ancestral territory within Azerbaijan. President Raisi conveyed Iran's readiness to support the restoration and reconstruction of
- [Τürkiye's Electricity Installed Capacity Exceeds To 105,000 MW In 100 Years Of Turkish Republic](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/10/25/τurkiyes-electricity-installed-capacity-exceeds-to-105000-mw-in-100-years-of-turkish-republic/) - In Türkiye, total number of power plants increased to over 12,000 as of October 2023 Türkiye exceeds installed electricity capacity from 33 megawatts (MW) in 1923 to 105,659 MW as of October 2023, with the help of energy investments realized in 100 years. Significant developments in the electricity sector for a century, compiled by Anadolu
- [Ilham Aliyev Raised the Flag of Azerbaijan in Khankandi](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/10/16/ilham-aliyev-raised-the-flag-of-azerbaijan-in-khankandi/) - On October 15, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev raised the flag of Azerbaijan on the central square of Khankandi in front of the building of the former regional committee of the Communist Party, which housed the “administration” of the separatists. The coat of arms of Azerbaijan is installed at the top of the facade of the
- [Central Bank of Azerbaijan Predicts Inflation Within 6% By End Of 2023](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/10/11/central-bank-of-azerbaijan-predicts-inflation-within-6-by-end-of-2023/) - The Central Bank of Azerbaijan forecasts annual inflation at 6% for 2023, Central Bank Chairman Taleh Kazimov said. "Based today on August indicators, annual, 12-month inflation is 8%. According to our forecasts, at year-end, inflation will be within 6%," he said in an interview with state TV channel AzTV. At the end of 2022, annual
- [Jonas Gahre: Norway’s Ambition is to Further Develop the Engagement of Norwegian Companies in the Caspian Basin](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/16/jonas-gahre-norways-ambition-is-to-further-develop-the-engagement-of-norwegian-companies-in-the-caspian-basin/) - By Rovshan Pashazadeh Interview with Minister of Foreign, Jonas Gahr Store AT: In June this year Crown Prince Haakon visited Azerbaijan and was received by President Ilham Aliyev. What is your assessment of the meeting for the development of the mutual relations between the two countries? The visit of the Crown Prince was successful, and
- [Azerbaijan Slams France for ‘Undermining’ Peace Efforts in South Caucasus](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/10/06/azerbaijan-slams-france-for-undermining-peace-efforts-in-south-caucasus/) - Azerbaijan’s president cancels Granada summit trip after French government pledges military support for Armenia Azerbaijan on Thursday sharply criticized France for “undermining” peace efforts in the South Caucasus.Hikmat Hajiyev, foreign policy advisor of Azerbaijan’s president, said Baku has decided not to participate in today’s EU summit in Granada due to the French government’s recent actions.He
- [Azerbaijan extends services to Armenian population in Karabakh](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/10/02/azerbaijan-extends-services-to-armenian-population-in-karabakh/) - Azerbaijani state institutions begin operations to support integration and social needs in region following successful counterterrorism operation. Azerbaijan has started providing services to the Armenian population in the city of Khankendi in its Karabakh region, the Azerbaijani Presidential Administration said Sunday. The Azerbaijani State Migration Service, Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population
- [China Wants to Foster Close Cooperation with Azerbaijan in Green Energy Dev't - Ambassador (Exclusive Interview)](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/09/18/2204/) - By Laman Zeynalova China wants to foster close cooperation with Azerbaijan in green energy development and energy storage in the future, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Azerbaijan Guo Min said in an exclusive interview with Trend. "China takes notice of Azerbaijan's green reforms and commends its commitment to ecologically sustainable development. China stands
- [Geopolitical Initiatives On The Regional And Global Levels On The Example Of BRICS](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/09/09/geopolitical-initiatives-on-the-regional-and-global-levels-on-the-example-of-brics/) - By Nika Chitadze, Professor of the International Black Sea University Director of the Center for International Studies BRICS is an acronym for the top five emerging (except Russia) economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The first four were originally grouped as "BRIC" (or "BRIC") in 2001, and South Africa joined in 2010. The
- [Annual 7th international conference InvestPro Azerbaijan Baku 2023](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/08/29/annual-7th-international-conference-investpro-azerbaijan-baku-2023/) - Our partner, Bosco Conference is pleased to invite you to attend the annual B2B & B2C conference InvestPro Azerbaijan Baku 2023, which will be held on October 30th, 2023 at the Ritz Carlton, Baku. InvestPro Azerbaijan Baku 2023 is to provide a common platform for business professionals to share ideas, tips and exchange knowledge in latest information. It
- [Lachin Road: What Is The Purpose Of False Propaganda Of Armenia?](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/09/05/lachin-road-what-is-the-purpose-of-false-propaganda-of-armenia/) - By Vugar Bayramov, Member of the Parliament of Azerbaijan After the effective peace talks between Azerbaijan and Armenian with support from the European Union and the United States, tensions are again observed in the Caucasus region. Azerbaijan is committed to peace negotiations and its priority is to sign a peace agreement as soon as possible.
- [The Impact of The Russia-Ukraine War on The Regional Security of The South Caucasus](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/08/29/the-impact-of-the-russia-ukraine-war-on-the-regional-security-of-the-south-caucasus/) - By Alika Guchua The South Caucasus region was, is, and most likely will remain a crossroads of geopolitical, geostrategic and geo-economic interests for global players. The three states in the South Caucasus - Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia, despite their long neighborhood history, represent ethnically, religiously and ideologically different states, with different cultures and worldviews. The
- [“Mishni” And “Alkhasli” Small Hydroelectric Power Stations Came on Stream in Lachin District](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/08/27/mishni-and-alkhasli-small-hydroelectric-power-stations-came-on-stream-in-lachin-district/) - President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva have made a trip to the Lachin district. The head of state attended the inauguration of the “Mishni” and “Alkhasli” small hydroelectric power stations owned by Azerenerji OJSC in the Lachin district. President of Azerenerji OJSC Baba Rzayev informed President Ilham Aliyev
- [The UN Security Council Meeting Fails Miserably for Armenia](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/08/18/the-un-security-council-meeting-fails-miserably-for-armenia/) - It was obvious that the plan to "attack" Azerbaijan from different directions with the support of Armenia's patrons would be unsuccessful, Azerbaijan's Permanent Representative to the UN Yashar Aliyev said, Trend reports. Despite the fact that trucks belonging to Armenia were waiting in positions at the beginning of the Lachin road, separatists in Karabakh transported military equipment
- [Georgia’s Shift in Foreign Policy and Its Economic Provision](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/08/14/georgias-shift-in-foreign-policy-and-its-economic-provision/) - By Vakhtang Maisaia, Professor, Caucasus International University While the Georgian government has condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it has not joined international sanctions over fears of negative economic consequences for Georgia. Russia is one of the country's major trading partners. Having considered as how “Big Game” is been played for the Georgia among three great powers:
- [The Man Who Dissipated the Darkness](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/07/25/the-man-who-dissipated-the-darkness/) - By musicologist Professor Zumrud Dadashzade We have overcome in decades what others have done in centuries. Yet, we need to study world experience more deeply... After all, we are also a part of the world, and our work today is part of the work of all humankind... These words belong to the outstanding representative of Azerbaijani
- [The volume of cargo transportation via the Trans-Caspian transport route has increased](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/07/21/in-the-last-three-months-the-volume-of-cargo-transportation-via-the-trans-caspian-transport-route-has-increased-by-at-least-866-8-thousand-tons/) - By Nika Chitadze, Professor of the International Black Sea University, Director of the Center for International Studies The volume of cargo transportation on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) in January-June of this year exceeded 1.3 million tons, which is 1.8 times more than in the same period of 2022. It is worth noting the
- [Prigozhin's Military Mutiny and Its Military-Political Reasons and Consequences: Power vs. Politics](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/07/18/2129/) - By Vakhtang Maisaia, Professor, Caucasus International University (CIU) On June 23, 2023 the private military company “WAGNER” and its Commander Yevgeny Prigozhin launched the military mutiny that has been transformed into well-organized military coup d’état attempt with successful end for him (I will explain why below). The main reason why he has launched the mutiny
- [Due To the Russia-Ukraine War, in 2023 The Income Of "Gazprom" Will Decrease Significantly](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/07/12/due-to-the-russia-ukraine-war-in-2023-the-income-of-gazprom-will-decrease-significantly/) - By Nika Chitadze, Professor of the International Black Sea University, Director of the Center for International Studies Based on various data, it can be said that low gas prices worsened the forecast of "Gazprom" revenues. We are talking about the income received from the European sales of the energy giant controlled by the Kremlin. In
- [Chemical Industry to Partner with Siemens for Pilot to Decarbonize Its Supply Chain  ](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/07/05/chemical-industry-to-partner-with-siemens-for-pilot-to-decarbonize-its-supply-chain/) - Together for Sustainability – an initiative of 47 chemical companies – chooses Siemens’ “Sigreen” solution for digital exchange of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data Pilot project aims to demonstrate the scalability of PCF data exchange across an entire industry Chemical industry is a pioneer in product-related environmental data Together for Sustainability (TfS) and Siemens are announcing
- [What Does Erdogan's Victory Promise for Turkey and The Regional Economy?](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/06/20/what-does-erdogans-victory-promise-for-turkey-and-the-regional-economy/) - Dr. Vugar Bayramov, Member of the Parliament of Azerbaijan The current president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was re-elected as president in the second round of the election held in Turkey on May 28th, 2023. Mr. Erdogan and his team will rule Turkey for another 5 years. It was announced earlier that there were changes in the
- [West Should Speed Up Delivery of Weapons to Ukraine So That Russia Cannot Do More Damage](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/06/19/west-should-speed-up-delivery-of-weapons-to-ukraine-so-that-russia-cannot-do-more-damage/) - Kurt Volker, former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations The United States and other countries should speed up the delivery of modern weapons to Ukraine, including long-range ATACMS missiles, cluster munitions, F-16 fighter jets, and A-10 attack aircraft. After what happened with the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant and due to other potential large-scale threats, Ukraine
- [With AI and Digital Twin to a Sustainable Water Management](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/05/21/with-ai-and-digital-twin-to-a-sustainable-water-management/) - Water model demonstrates the use of digital solutions in real scenarios Digital twin in use for more efficiency and process optimization Siemens Water applications increase optimization and savings potential in water and wastewater plants Climate change, urbanisation, water pollution and stricter laws and regulations – water management is facing major challenges. In order to meet
- [How The Russian-Ukrainian War (2022-2023) Could Change The Political And Military Balance In Both North And South Caucasus In The Years To Come](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/04/30/how-the-russian-ukrainian-war-2022-2023-could-change-the-political-and-military-balance-in-both-north-and-south-caucasus-in-the-years-to-come/) - By Danish researcher Carsten Sander Christensen, PhD. (Dr.) in history and political science at the Institute Zachodni (University of Poznan), Master of Art in French and English language and culture (University of Aalborg) Today, the Caucasus region receives much less attention among scholars and decision-makers than a few years ago. Eurasian security studies are currently
- [Siemens Launches Connect Box, a smart IoT Solution to Manage Smaller Buildings](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/04/08/siemens-launches-connect-box-a-smart-iot-solution-to-manage-smaller-buildings/) - Connect Box, part of Siemens Xcelerator, connects, monitors and operates small to medium-sized buildings Easy integration of wireless and wired devices into existing building automation systems, building management systems (BMS) or cloud applications Increases building operations efficiency, reduces energy consumption and meets regulatory requirements for sustainable and healthy buildings Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Connect
- [Kazakhstan New Political Transformation – Early Parliamentary Elections and Its Geopolitical Impact](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/03/28/kazakhstan-new-political-transformation-early-parliamentary-elections-and-its-geopolitical-impact/) - By Dr. Vakhtang Maisaia, Political Scientist, Professor of Caucasus International University (CIU) The 19 March 2023 early parliamentary elections were held in the context of reforms introduced to bring Kazakhstan closer to holding elections in line with international standards and OSCE commitments, as legal amendments addressed several previous recommendations and provided increased choice for voters.
- [Why The Draft Law on So-called Foreign Agents Contradicted Georgia's European Aspirations](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/03/17/2079/) - By Nika Chitadze, Professor of the International Black Sea University, Director of the Center for International Studies President of the George C. Marshall Alumni Union, Georgia – International and Security Research Center As is known, at the beginning of March 2023, the Parliament of Georgia discussed draft laws (2 documents) “on agents of foreign influence”
- [Siemens to Donate €1 Million for Earthquake Victims in Türkiye and Syria](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/03/04/siemens-to-donate-e1-million-for-earthquake-victims-in-turkiye-and-syria/) - Siemens AG and Siemens Healthineers provide immediate humanitarian assistance Internal call for donations: the company will match every euro donated by employees Siemens Caring Hands e.V. supports relief organizations in Türkiye and Syria Siemens AG and Siemens Healthineers have provided immediate assistance of €500,000, respectively, to help the victims of the earthquake in Türkiye and
- [Black Sea Energy Submarine Cable – New Transit Role of Georgia and Sustainability of the Middle Corridor](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/02/10/black-sea-energy-submarine-cable-new-transit-role-of-georgia-and-sustainability-of-the-middle-corridor/) - By Nika Chitadze, Professor of the International Black Sea University Director of the Center for International Studies President of the George C. Marshall Alumni Union, Georgia – International and Security Research Center. The third decade of the 21st century, along with other global events and changes, is remarkable in terms of energy. The global cataclysms
- [Interview with Basat Gorchu - Blockchain Analyst, The Vanderbilt University Graduate](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/01/22/interview-with-basat-gorchu-blockchain-analyst-the-vanderbilt-university-graduate/) - A.T.: What can you tell us about your upbringing and background? What were your goals, expectations, and your vision that took you from Azerbaijan to Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, the USA? B.G.: I was lucky enough to be raised in a family deeply involved in the cultural life of Azerbaijan. My father is the theatre
- [Kazakhstan New Geopolitics and Its Version of “New Silk Road” – “Bright Road” Strategy](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/01/16/kazakhstan-new-geopolitics-and-its-version-of-new-silk-road-bright-road-strategy/) - By Daniel Szkarupski and Vakhtang Maisaia The step landmass of today's Kazakhstan was a home to nomadic people for a very long time, governed by numerous external forces, for example the empire of the Mongols, the Russian Empire and later on the Soviet Union these nomads were used to being ruled by others rather than
- [Türkiye's Stance On Searching For Peace Has Changed To "Achieving Peace With The Restoration Of Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity"](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2023/01/14/turkiyes-stance-on-searching-for-peace-has-changed-to-achieving-peace-with-the-restoration-of-ukraines-territorial-integrity/) - These days, an international meeting of ombudsmen from different countries is taking place in Ankara which could give Ukraine specific cases of the release of civilians and soldiers from Russian captivity. The Turkish side acts as a mediator in the process, the way it acted in the negotiations on the conclusion and extension of the
- [The True Causes and Results of The Protest on The Khankendi-Lachin Road](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/12/17/the-true-causes-and-results-of-the-protest-on-the-khankendi-lachin-road/) - By Nasimi Mammadli For three days now, representatives of Azerbaijani NGOs, journalists and social activists have been holding a peaceful, sit-in protest on the section of the Lachin-Khankendi road near Shusha, demanding "an end to environmental terrorism in Karabakh." The officially declared purpose of the action is to counter the illegal exploitation of mineral deposits,
- [EU Ambassadors Agree on 9th Package of Anti-Russian Sanctions](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/12/16/eu-ambassadors-agree-on-9th-package-of-anti-russian-sanctions/) - European Union envoys on Thursday agreed on a 9th package of sanctions against Russia, the Czech EU Presidency said on social media. "Ambassadors agreed in principle on a sanctions package against Russia as part of the EU's ongoing support for Ukraine. The third Russia sanctions package negotiated under the Czech Presidency of the Council of
- [Siemens Smart Solutions for Smart Infrastructure in Azerbaijan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/12/09/siemens-smart-solutions-for-smart-infrastructure-in-azerbaijan/) - Our today's interviewees are responsible managers for our region of the Siemens company, which is proud of its 175-year history. Siemens in Azerbaijan has found its place in the group of countries led by Siemens Austria. Those countries include the region of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) as well as Israel and countries from Central
- [Armenia’s Security Dilemma and The Caucasus Regional Security](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/11/17/armenias-security-dilemma-and-the-caucasus-regional-security/) - By Dr. Vakhtang Maisaia, Professor, Caucasus International University (CIU) Armenia is still perceiving its security dilemma at national and regional levels. The country’s foreign policy is really dwelling and is being balanced between Russia and the USA. At once hand, Armenian Prime-minister Nikol Pashinyan is still gambling the Kremlin geopolitics but on the other hand,
- [Five Azerbaijani Citizens Arrested for Espionage in Favor of Iran](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/11/14/five-azerbaijani-citizens-arrested-for-espionage-in-favor-of-iran/) - The defeat of the Iranian agents in Azerbaijan is gaining momentum. After a series of revelations of several Iranian terrorists, the State Security Service of Azerbaijan reported on November 14 that 5 citizens of the country were exposed for espionage in favor of Iran. As stated in the press release of the State Security Service,
- [Bayramov And Mirzoyan Discussed Elements of a Possible Peace Treaty](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/11/08/bayramov-and-mirzoyan-discussed-elements-of-a-possible-peace-treaty/) - The Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia, Jeyhun Bayramov and Ararat Mirzoyan, met in Washington on November 7. They also had a joint meeting with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, the press service of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry reported early on November 8. "Ministers exchanged views on the elements of a possible peace treaty,
- [The UK-Azerbaijan Relations: Strategic Cooperation and More Perspectives](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/11/03/the-uk-azerbaijan-relations-strategic-cooperation-and-more-perspectives/) - Dr. Vugar Bayramov, Member of the Parliament of Azerbaijan The establishment of the mutually prosperous relations between the United Kingdom and Azerbaijan dates back to the late 19th century during oil boom when Azerbaijan was part of the Russian empire and historically have evolved. In the aftermath of gaining independence, the two countries have had
- [Azerbaijani Chess Player Won World Youth Championship](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/10/24/azerbaijani-chess-player-won-world-youth-championship/) - Azerbaijani chess player Govhar Beydullayeva has become the winner of the World Youth (U-20) Championship held in Sardinia, Italy. In the penultimate, tenth round she played to a draw against Zala Ur of Slovenia and scored 8.5 points. Regardless of the outcome of her last game at the Championship, Beidullayeva will retain the lead, as
- [Iranian Military Exercises Directed Against Azerbaijan - Tofig Zulfugarov](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/10/18/iranian-military-exercises-directed-against-azerbaijan-tofig-zulfugarov/) - Turan Agency: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) exercises in northern Iran are directed against Azerbaijan, ex-Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Tofig Zulfugarov told Turan. On Monday morning, military exercises of the ground forces of the IRGC of Iran began in the area of ​​the Araz River, in the provinces of East Azerbaijan and Ardabil. The
- [EBRD Significantly Boosted its Investments and Activities in Azerbaijan in Recent Years](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/14/ebrd-significantly-boosted-its-investments-and-activities-in-azerbaijan-in-recent-years/) - An interview with Francis Delaey, Country Manager of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to Azerbaijan. AT: Could you please speak for us about the history of opening of the EBRD? Who are the founders? The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) started its operations in 1991. The fall of the Berlin Wall in
- [Way Forward For The Caspian Oil And Gas Industry](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/10/12/way-forward-for-the-caspian-oil-and-gas-industry/) - This November the SPE Annual Caspian Technical Conference is coming back to Kazakhstan for its 9th edition. After a prolonged period of being only able to take part in remote events in the course of the global pandemic, it feels good to return to face-to-face conversations, focus on reconnecting the Caspian oil and gas industry,
- [Digital Workers Are on The Move. Could Baku Become A New Tech Hub?](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/09/29/digital-workers-are-on-the-move-could-baku-become-a-new-tech-hub/) - By BCG authors Shahar Lavian, Deborah Lovich, Or Klier, Konrad von Szczepanski, Kirill Tuishev and Polina Kempinsky Higher pay is the top motive for relocating. But understanding other drivers of choice can help tech hubs and employers boost their appeal to global digital talent. A great global migration is in the making. Around 40% of the world’s digital talent pool is hunting
- [Turkey And Azerbaijan Have To Find Ways To Collaborate For Creating Their Own Medical Technologies](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/09/24/interview-with-the-neurosurgery-expert-assoc-dr-mehmet-osman-akcakaya-md-associate-professor-in-neurosurgery-at-demiroglu-bilim-university-turkiye-group-florence-nightingale-hospital-istanbul/) - Interview With The Neurosurgery Expert Assoc. Dr. Mehmet Osman Akçakaya, MD, Associate Professor in Neurosurgery at Demiroglu Bilim University, Turkiye/ Group Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul. AT: We see the bounds of brotherhood between Azerbaijan and Turkey getting stronger in every sector? We wolud like to ask your opinion about the recent developments in medical sector?
- [Norwegıan Experıence ın Azerbaıjan...](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/09/18/norwegian-experience-in-azerbaijan/) - By Senior lecturer Ilham Ahmadov EDUCATION IN AZERBAIJAN. Azerbaijan has been confidently moving along the path of independence for 30 years. The Azerbaijani economy, like the economy of the Kingdom of Norway, is based on the oil and gas sector. The future of every state depends on education, therefore, education has been declared a priority
- [71 Azerbaijani Soldiers Killed in 'Provocations' by Armenia  ](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/09/15/1926/) - Seventy-one Azerbaijani soldiers have been killed in recent days in "provocations" by Armenia, Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry said Thursday. The ministry said that so far, 71 Azerbaijani soldiers have died during the recent flare-up, while Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced on Wednesday that 105 Armenian soldiers were killed in the clashes. Following the recent flare-up
- [Azerbaijani and Turkish Ministers of Defense Hold Phone Talks](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/09/13/azerbaijani-and-turkish-ministers-of-defense-hold-phone-talks/) - Phone conversation took place between Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov and Minister of National Defense of Türkiye Hulusi Akar, Trend reports via Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan. Hasanov informed the Turkish minister about the military confrontation that occurred as a result of provocations committed by Armenian troops in the directions of Azerbaijan’s Dashkasan, Kalbajar
- [Meeting in Brussels, Azerbaijani, Armenian Leaders Agree to Step Up Work on Peace Treaty](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/09/01/meeting-in-brussels-azerbaijani-armenian-leaders-agree-to-step-up-work-on-peace-treaty/) - Leaders had 'open, productive' talk in Brussels, says European Council head Charles Michel Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders agreed to accelerate work on a peace treaty, European Council President Charles Michel announced on Wednesday following their negotiations in Brussels. Michel hosted Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in the EU capital as
- [Today, on 26 August, We – Azerbaijanis - Returned to City of Lachin - President Ilham Aliyev](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/08/26/today-on-26-august-we-azerbaijanis-returned-to-city-of-lachin-president-ilham-aliyev/) - President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has made a post on the city of Lachin on his official Twitter account. “Today, on August 26, we – the Azerbaijanis - have returned to the city of Lachin. Azerbaijan’s Army is now stationed in the city of Lachin. The villages of Zabukh and Sus were
- [US Stocks Close Higher As Investors Await Retail Earnings This Week](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/08/17/us-stocks-close-higher-as-investors-await-retail-earnings-this-week/) - S&P 500 rises 0.3% while Nasdaq Composite traded 0.48% higher The US stocks increased on Monday as investors are waiting for earnings from big retailers, including Home Depot, Walmart, and Target this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 152 points, or 0.45%, while the S&P 500 rose 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite traded 0.48%
- [Construction of New Highway Bypassing Azerbaijan's Lachin City Completed](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/08/11/construction-of-new-highway-bypassing-azerbaijans-lachin-city-completed/) - The construction of a new highway bypassing Azerbaijan's Lachin city is one of the most important road infrastructure projects implemented in Karabakh and East-Zangazur economic regions under the president's instructions, Trend reports. The road construction was carried out by the State Agency of Azerbaijan Automobile Roads. During the construction of highway, drilling operations in the amount of
- [Azerbaijani Army Undergoes Shelling from Armenian Troops](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/08/08/azerbaijani-army-undergoes-shelling-from-armenian-troops/) - Over the past day, the positions of the Azerbaijani army were shelled by Armenian armed forces by about 10 times, Trend reports via the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan. Six incidents were related to Armenian troops shooting at the positions of the Azerbaijani army in Kalbajar and Lachin regions from positions located in the Basarkechar, Garakilsi and
- [Putin And Erdogan Express Satisfaction with Russian-Turkish Relations](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/08/06/putin-and-erdogan-express-satisfaction-with-russian-turkish-relations/) - Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Sochi can, in the words of the Turkish leader, "open a new page in bilateral relations." Putin emphasized the increased role of the Turkish Stream, which has become "one of the most important arteries for supplying Europe with Russian gas," and
- [Dmytro Kuleba, Minister for Foreign Affairs: There won’t be such a moment in history when the Crimea issue will be back-shelved:](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/08/04/dmytro-kuleba-minister-for-foreign-affairs-there-wont-be-such-a-moment-in-history-when-the-crimea-issue-will-be-back-shelved/) - The head of Ukrainian diplomacy, Dmytro Kuleba, considers long war fatigue inevitable, while remaining positive that both Ukrainians and their partners are capable of overcoming it. In an interview with Ukrinform, he also provided, in our opinion, massively convincing proof of his belief in Ukraine’s victory. Also, the head of Ukrainian diplomacy spoke of why
- [EU-Russia Dispute On Energy Supplies Costly For Both Sides: Expert](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/07/29/eu-russia-dispute-on-energy-supplies-costly-for-both-sides-expert/) - EU to pay more for alternative energy resources if available, while Russia, despite rerouting exports, will lose lucrative EU market, says Turkish professor While the EU scrambles to source alternative energy suppliers to minimize reliance on Russian fossil fuels, Russia is also starting to look for alternative markets for its energy exports, according to Kemal
- [Ankara-Moscow-Tehran Agree on Syria](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/07/21/ankara-moscow-tehran-agree-on-syria/) - By Mehman Aliyev The Seventh trilateral summit of the Astana process on the settlement of the crisis in Syria, held in Tehran on July 19, ended with the respect of interests of Moscow, Tehran, Ankara and Damascus. The Astana process started in January 2017 with the participation of Iran, Russia and Turkey in the capital of Kazakhstan
- [Azerbaijan To Sign New Energy Security Agreement with EU - President Aliyev](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/07/16/azerbaijan-to-sign-new-energy-security-agreement-with-eu-president-aliyev/) - Azerbaijan and the European Union will sign an energy security document over the next few days, the country's President Ilham Aliyev said. "An important document - one on energy security - will be signed between the EU and Azerbaijan in the very near future, which will take our cooperation to a higher level," Aliyev said
- [Germany's Annual Inflation Rate Comes in at 7.6% In June](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/07/13/germanys-annual-inflation-rate-comes-in-at-7-6-in-june/) - Germany's annual inflation rate came in at 7.6% in June, led by high energy prices, according to an official expectation on Wednesday. The figure was down from 7.9% in May, in line with the first estimate, according to the country's federal statistical office Destatis. Energy prices increased 38% from a year ago in June while
- [Guilty Without Guilt](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/07/05/guilty-without-guilt/) - For 50 years now I have been carrying this "born in the USSR" stamp of Cain. It is impossible to refuse it, to wash it off, to get rid of it. It is impossible for me to wipe the memories of my childhood out at all. Whether you like it or not, you are made
- [TAP Donates A New Fleet of Firefighting Vehicles to The Civil Emergencies in Albania](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/07/01/tap-donates-a-new-fleet-of-firefighting-vehicles-to-the-civil-emergencies-in-albania/) - As part of its Social and Environmental Investment (SEI) programme, the Trans Adriatic Pipeline donated a fleet of 16 firefighting vehicles to 10 municipalities across the route of the pipeline in Albania. Tirana. Albania as part of its Social and Environmental Investment (SEI) programme, the Trans Adriatic Pipeline donated a fleet of 16 firefighting vehicles to 10
- [Ukraine Reconstruction, Food Security to Dominate G7 Agenda](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/06/25/ukraine-reconstruction-food-security-to-dominate-g7-agenda/) - By Aysu Biçer, Anadolu Agency Summit to be held under Germany’s leadership with goal of ‘progress towards an equitable world’ Leaders of the world's seven wealthiest nations will gather in Germany for talks on additional sanctions against Russia and the medium- and long-term reconstruction of Ukraine. The three-day G7 meeting at Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian
- [Responding to Challenges of the Time](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/09/13/responding-to-challenges-of-the-time/) - By Hikmet AydinoghluTo all youngsters, who paid for liberation of Azerbaijan with their lives, and my cousin’s son Vusal Ismailzadeh (19 years old for ever) among them [http://az.baku-art.com/az/men-ona-vet-n-oglu-deyirdim-sh-hid-vusal-ismayilzad] Last year Azerbaijan had responded to the challenge of the time – its territories, occupied by Armenia at the USSR collapse, were taken back by the force.
- [Kazakhstan Does Not Recognize Quasi-State Entities](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/06/19/kazakhstan-does-not-recognize-quasi-state-entities/) - On Friday, June 18, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the plenary session of the 25th edition of the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum. Along with the leader of Kazakhstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the plenary session, while Egyptian President Abdel Fattah As-Sisi participated via videoconference. In addition, President of China Xi
- [Report Reveals Gap to Going Green](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/06/10/report-reveals-gap-to-going-green/) - New Research Reveals Stark Disconnect Between Sustainability Plans and Action at Most Companies Recent research by Oxford Economics and SAP has uncovered significant barriers to corporate sustainability initiatives. The problems include a lack of communication and engagement by executives, ineffective use of data, siloed technologies that don’t share processes or information and a lack of
- [Interview with Neil Watson, a prominent political scientist and journalist, on geopolitical developments in the world](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/06/02/interview-with-neil-watson-a-prominent-political-scientist-and-journalist-on-geopolitical-developments-in-the-world/) - A.T: The military intervention to Ukraine placed Russia behind the Iron Curtain of international isolation. Now the Russian government itself turns its back to global standards including the Bologna education system. Don't you think that the Iron Curtain is the overall geopolitical aim of those in Kremlin who dream of reviving something like the Russian
- [EU Leaders Agree on Russian Oil Embargo](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/05/31/eu-leaders-agree-on-russian-oil-embargo/) - ‘This will effectively cut around 90% of oil imports from Russia to the EU by the end of the year,’ says Ursula von der Leyen. European Union countries agreed late Monday to reduce the amount of oil purchased from Russia by 90% by the end of this year. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
- [From 1 to 4 June 2022, The Baku Energy Week Will Be Held İn The Capital Of Azerbaijan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/05/26/from-1-to-4-june-2022-the-baku-energy-week-will-be-held-in-the-capital-of-azerbaijan/) - From 1 to 4 June 2022, the Baku Energy Week will be held in the capital of Azerbaijan. Taking into account current trends in the energy sector, the Baku Energy Week in Azerbaijan has united 3 major events under its brand - the 27th Caspian Oil and Gas International Exhibition, the 10th Anniversary Caspian International
- [European Council President Charles Michel Affirms Progress At Azerbaijan-Armenian Talks](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/05/23/european-council-president-charles-michel-affirms-progress-at-azerbaijan-armenian-talks/) - European Council President Charles Michel has affirmed tangible progress at Azerbaijani-Armenian talks made as a result of a trilateral meeting he had with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Brussels on Sunday. "Tangible progress made," Michel said on Twitter. He described the meeting as productive and said they reviewed the
- [NATO or Not? How Best to Protect Sweden](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/05/19/nato-or-not-how-best-to-protect-sweden/) - By Dr Thomas Nordlund, Lt Col (Ret) Gunter Chassé, Dr David Leffler Europe is in turmoil. The world has been shaken. Uncertainty pervades the globe in the face of the Russian incursion into Ukraine. As a result, despite its long-held tradition of neutrality, Sweden may soon seek NATO protection. But whether or not Sweden joins
- [Baku Will Host an International Event in June](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/05/13/baku-will-host-an-international-event-in-june/) - The Baku Energy Forum will be held from June 2 to 3 in the Baku Convention Center. As part of the Baku Energy Week, the forum will bring together key players in the global energy market, executives and specialists from international companies to discuss current challenges, ways to develop the energy industry and partnerships. The
- [Russia Reinforces Eurasian Geopolitics Against Euro-Atlantic](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/05/07/russia-reinforces-eurasian-geopolitics-against-euro-atlantic/) - By Dr. Vakhtang Maisaia, Ph.D. in politics and military science Caucasus International University (CIU) After Russia’s intervention into Ukraine on February 24, 2022, under new “Barbarossa” blitzkrieg tactics, and the introduction of a new EU strategy for granting Georgia, Ukraine, and Moldova a membership candidacy status to the EU makes the EU enlargement to the East
- [Russia's Missile Strikes Have Not Inhibited Arms Supplies to Ukraine - Pentagon](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/05/05/russias-missile-strikes-have-not-inhibited-arms-supplies-to-ukraine-pentagon/) - Russia's latest missile strikes on critical infrastructure across Ukraine have not affected the country’s ability to receive military support as aid continues to flow in. This was stated by Pentagon spokesman John Kirby at a Wednesday briefing, Ukrinform's own correspondent reports. Noting that the Russians have hit critical infrastructure targets in the west of Ukraine,
- [Janel Najafli: A Shining Star of Violin Virtuosity](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/05/01/janel-najafli-a-shining-star-of-violin-virtuosity/) - By Neil Watson, MA, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. I would like to introduce a leading Azerbaijani musical talent who recently celebrated her 20th birthday– Janel Najafli – who has achieved great popularity in both her motherland and overseas. Janel was born in Baku on 24 March 2002. From the age of two-and-a-half
- [Armenians Cautiously Follow the Construction of a New Road to Karabakh](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/04/23/armenians-cautiously-follow-the-construction-of-a-new-road-to-karabakh/) - Turan Agency: A new road linking Armenia with Karabakh will be commissioned in July this year. At the same time, Russian peacekeepers will transfer the city of Lachin and the village of Zabukh to Azerbaijan, and they themselves will take the new route under protection. The new route will start from the village of Tekh,
- [EU’s Positive Role on Regional Peace and Security](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/04/11/eus-positive-role-on-regional-peace-and-security/) - By Dr. Vugar Bayramov, Member of the Parliament of Azerbaijan The meeting between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Brussels, mediated by EU Council President Charles Michel, shows that Europe's influence and influence in the region is growing. The European Union (EU) remains the main trading partner of the region.
- [Expand the Iceland Crisis Response Unit (ICRU). In the Face of Imminent War](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/04/09/expand-the-iceland-crisis-response-unit-icru-in-the-face-of-imminent-war/) - By Col (Ret) Jitendra Jung Karki, Captain (Ret) Raymond Seebald, LtCol (Ret) Gunter Chassé, Dr David Leffler Europe is in turmoil. The world has been shaken. Uncertainty pervades the globe in the face of the invasion of Ukraine. Yet it is said that it is darkest before the dawn. That dawn should come now, in
- [Azerbaijan, Armenia To Start Process for Peace Talks: EU’s Michel](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/04/07/azerbaijan-armenia-to-start-process-for-peace-talks-eus-michel/) - Azerbaijan and Armenia have decided to launch a “concrete process” for peace talks, European Council President Charles Michel said Wednesday after a meeting with the two countries’ leaders in Brussels. Speaking to reporters following the meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Charles Michel said they made “a lot of
- [Russia Focusing on Preparing Offensive In Ukraine’s East - Ukraine Army’s General Staff](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/04/05/russia-focusing-on-preparing-offensive-in-ukraines-east-ukraine-armys-general-staff/) - The Russian forces are regrouping troops and focusing their efforts on preparing an offensive operation in the east of Ukraine. That’s according to an operational update regarding the Russian invasion as of 06:00 on April 5, Ukrinform reports. “The goal is to establish full control over the territory of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The Russian enemy is
- [Turkish President Calls for Russia-Ukraine Cease-fire Ahead of Istanbul Peace Talks](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/03/29/turkish-president-calls-for-russia-ukraine-cease-fire-ahead-of-istanbul-peace-talks/) - ‘A just peace will have no losers, prolonged conflict is not in anyone’s interest,’ Erdogan tells Russian, Ukrainian negotiators Anadolu Agency : The Turkish president on Tuesday reiterated his call for a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine ahead of peace talks in Istanbul to end the war which is early into its second month. “We
- [The Russian Defense Ministry Accused The Azerbaijani Armed Forces](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/03/28/the-russian-defense-ministry-accused-the-azerbaijani-armed-forces/) - The Russian Ministry of Defense made a sharp statement on Saturday, accusing the Azerbaijani Armed Forces of violating the tripartite statement of the leaders of Azerbaijan, Russia and Armenia of November 2020. "From March 24 to March 25, the armed forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan, violating the provisions of the tripartite statement of the
- [Impacts of the Russian-Ukrainian War on the Azerbaijan Economy](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/03/25/impacts-of-the-russian-ukrainian-war-on-the-azerbaijan-economy/) - By Vugar Bayramov, Member of the Parliament of Azerbaijan Major questions are followings; will the Russian-Ukrainian War have any impact on the Azerbaijani economy? What does Azerbaijan buy from these countries and what do sell to them? In 2020, the total trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Ukraine amounted to $ 771.5 million. During the year,
- [A Vibrant and Joyful Novruz Bayram Celebration in the Heart of London](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/03/21/a-vibrant-and-joyful-novruz-bayram-celebration-in-the-heart-of-london/) - By Neil Watson A wonderful celebration of Novruz bayram was held at the Ev Restaurant in London on 19 March, organised by the British-Azerbaijani Community (BAC) with the support of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan. This sparkling event was attended by 270 Azerbaijanis and friends of the country,
- [Zelensky: It Will Take Time for Talks with Russia To End in Ukraine's Interests](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/03/17/zelensky-it-will-take-time-for-talks-with-russia-to-end-in-ukraines-interests/) - "The meetings continue. As I am informed, the positions in the negotiations sound more realistic. However, time is still needed for the decisions to be in Ukraine's interests," he said. Zelensky added that Ukraine's defenders give this time to the Ukrainian delegation, defending Ukraine everywhere. "Wherever the enemy wants to break through," the head of
- [Side Effects Of Sanctions Against Russia On The Economy Of  Azerbaijan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/03/14/side-effects-of-sanctions-against-russia-on-the-economy-of-azerbaijan/) - By Gubad Ibadoghlu, senior policy analyst of the Economic Research Center The scope of sanctions against Russia is expanding, and we receive information about new sanctions every day. The country's export potential is already subject to full or partial restrictions on key products due to existing problems in the field of transportation and the breakdown
- [Speak Up, Write, And Fight on Against Injustice, Defamation, and Discrimination](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/03/01/speak-up-write-and-fight-on-against-injustice-defamation-and-discrimination/) - An interview with Mr. Ergün Kırlıkovalı, Former President the Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA) A.T:The USA or Türkiye – which one of these two countries has gained more benefits from the ATAA activities so far? The ATAA produced many benefits for both countries. Moreover, being helpful for Türkiye and the United States to better understand each other, our organization has
- [Biden Believes Putin Has Already Decided To Invade Ukraine, Says Diplomacy Still On Table](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/02/19/biden-believes-putin-has-already-decided-to-invade-ukraine-says-diplomacy-still-on-table/) - U.S. President Joseph Biden in an update on Ukraine, delivered on February 18, expressed a conviction that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had already made a decision to proceed with military incursion into Ukraine. At the same time, Biden notes it is not too late to return to the negotiating table. “As of this moment,
- [TAP Provides €700,000 for Five Photovoltaic Parks in Western Macedonia, Greece](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/02/11/tap-provides-e700000-for-five-photovoltaic-parks-in-western-macedonia-greece/) - Kastoria, Greece. As part of its Social and Environmental Investment (SEI) programme, Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP AG) fully funded the construction of five photovoltaic parks (PV) in the Municipality of Kastoria, Western Macedonia, Greece, with a total installed capacity of 0.5MW and a value of approximately 700,000 euros. The project has been realised in cooperation with
- [Russia's "Mediation" Mission: 100 Years Ago And After](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/02/07/russias-mediation-mission-100-years-ago-and-after/) - On November 11, 1920, the government of the RSFSR sent a note to the governments of Turkey and Armenia with a proposal to mediate the cessation of the war.Thus, 100 years later, history repeats itself: in November 2020, the Russian Federation saved Armenians from the disastrous defeat in the Second Karabakh War.The RSFSR (Soviet Russia)
- [Oil Market Going Through Inadequate Supply Against High Demand as Global Economy Recovers From Pandemic](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/02/04/oil-market-going-through-inadequate-supply-against-high-demand-as-global-economy-recovers-from-pandemic/) - US crude oil prices surpassed $90 a barrel for the first time in more than seven years, according to official data on Thursday. American benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) spiked to $90.27 around 2 p.m. EDT. International benchmark Brent crude climbed above $91. Both prices are the highest since Oct. 7, 2014 -- right before
- [Disaster of Aggressive Policy](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/02/01/disaster-of-aggressive-policy/) - By Firdovsiyya Ahmedova, Ph.D.,Assoc.professor, The Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan The 44-day military operations, also known both as the Second Karabakh or the Patriotic War in Azerbaijan’s modern history, have resulted in the liberation of the territories from the 30-year-long occupation. The phrase “the second Karabakh war”, which
- [German Regulator Expects Decision on Nord Stream 2 Operator’s Certification After June](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/01/31/german-regulator-expects-decision-on-nord-stream-2-operators-certification-after-june/) - Berlin expects Nord Stream 2 to lodge all necessary documents Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline’s operator, Nord Stream 2 AG, is unlikely to be certified before late June, despite the fact that it has a subsidiary in Germany, President of the Federal Network Agency Jochen Homann said in an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
- [Azerbaijan Launches Regular Bus Routes to Liberated Territories](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/01/24/azerbaijan-launches-regular-bus-routes-to-liberated-territories/) - Azerbaijan launches regular bus routes to liberated territories from today. Regular intercity bus routes are carried out on the Baku – Shusha, Baku –Aghdam, Ahmadbayli –Shusha, Fuzuli International Airport –Shusha, Barda –Aghdam directions. Test runs have already been carried out on each route, the buses that will be operated have been determined. Trips will be
- [Military Veterans to Putin: Russian Troops Near Ukraine Can Become a Force for Peace](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/01/19/military-veterans-to-putin-russian-troops-near-ukraine-can-become-a-force-for-peace/) - By Captain (Ret) Raymond Seebald, Col (Ret) Jitendra Jung Karki, LtCol (Ret) Gunter Chassé, Dr David Leffler If Russia feels threatened by the expansion of the West, NATO, and the European Union, President Putin could take a portion of the 100,000 troops deployed on the border of Ukraine to create a powerful and profound global influence of
- [Bulgargaz: We Expect Greece-Bulgaria Gas Connection to Work Without Further Delay.](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/01/17/bulgargaz-we-expect-greece-bulgaria-gas-connection-to-work-without-further-delay/) - Bulgargaz expects the Greece-Bulgaria gas connection to be put into operation without further delay, on July 1 at the latest, so that our country can receive the full quantities of gas agreed with Azerbaijan. This is stated in the company’s position. They clarify that if this does not happen, there will be a risk that
- [İlham Aliyev About Peace with Armenia, Peacekeepers, The Minsk Group and The Zangezur Corridor](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/01/13/ilham-aliyev-about-peace-with-armenia-peacekeepers-the-minsk-group-and-the-zangezur-corridor/) - On January 12, President Ilham Aliyev gave an interview to a number of Azerbaijani TV channels, in which he touched on a number of important political and economic issues. The Armenian authorities do not have a clear position in the peace negotiations. At first, Armenia could not give an unequivocal answer to the proposals for
- [The Entry of CSTO Troops Would Be A Point of No Return for Kazakhstan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/01/07/the-entry-of-csto-troops-would-be-a-point-of-no-return-for-kazakhstan/) - By Mehman Aliyev TASS reported on Wednesday that Kazakhstan has appealed to its partners in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) for help "in overcoming this terrorist threat. In so doing, Kazakhstan "described the unrest as an act of aggression. Note that acting CSTO chairman Nikol Pashinyan reacted promptly to this appeal: "Owing to the
- [The Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis Was Celebrated in New York](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/01/05/the-day-of-solidarity-of-world-azerbaijanis-was-celebrated-in-new-york/) - On December 29, 2021, a holiday event was held in the Brooklyn area of ​​New York on the occasion of the Solidarity Day of World Azerbaijanis and the arrival of the new calendar year 2022. The event was jointly organized by the New York Azerbaijan Cultural Center, the American Azerbaijani Women's Society and the American
- [World Renowned Physician Husrev Hatemi](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/02/world-renowned-physician-husrev-hatemi/) - Although of Azerbaijani descent, Husrev Hatemi was born in Istanbul, Turkey in 1938. After finishing the Ataturk school for boys in 1956, he entered Istanbul University and graduated as a Doctor of Medicine in 1962. In 1962, he entered Tedavi Clinical University, and as a result of his thesis, “Diabetes and Coagulations,” received the degree
- [Azerbaijan-European Union Relations: Successes and New Perspectives](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2022/01/03/azerbaijan-european-union-relations-successes-and-new-perspectives/) - Dr. Vugar Bayramov, Member of the Parliament of Azerbaijan Brussels as the de facto capital, of the European Union have a long history of hosting a number of partnership summits. The Heads of State of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Armenia, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, the representatives of the European
- [Turkmenistan To Start Swap Gas Supplies To Azerbaijan In 2022](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/12/28/turkmenistan-to-start-swap-gas-supplies-to-azerbaijan-in-2022/) - The agreement between Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkmenistan on a natural gas swap deal for up to 2 billion cubic meters of Turkmen gas is expected to take effect early 2022, Iran’s oil minister Jadav Owji confirmed. “The size of the swap contract is 1.5 to 2 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually, with which
- [EU to Engage With US, NATO on Russian Proposal About European Security](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/12/23/eu-to-engage-with-us-nato-on-russian-proposal-about-european-security/) - EU support security arrangement based on non-aggression, respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, says Josep Borrell The EU will engage with both US and NATO to ensure its interests are represented in any possible discussion with Russia on European security, the bloc’s foreign policy chief said on Wednesday. Josep Borrell’s remarks came as NATO offered to
- [Baku to Host 1st Azerbaijan-Turkey Energy Forum](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/12/21/baku-to-host-1st-azerbaijan-turkey-energy-forum/) - Baku will host the 1st Azerbaijan-Turkey Energy Forum on 21-22 December under the co-chairmanship of Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov and Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Fatih Donmez. The event will feature meetings of working groups of experts from both countries in the fields of hydrocarbons and petrochemistry, electricity, renewable energy and regulation,
- [Putin, Permanently Keep Your Warriors on Ukraine Border](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/12/19/putin-permanently-keep-your-warriors-on-ukraine-border/) - By Dr. David Leffler President Vladimir Putin! You are amassing (soon perhaps) up to 175,000 Russian military personnel on Ukraine's border. Are you afraid that Ukraine and Georgia will become NATO members, threatening Russia's sovereignty? The presence of these Russian troops is triggering a response within the international community that could easily become volatile. Tensions
- [Azerbaijani, Armenian Leaders, European Council President Meet in Brussels](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/12/16/azerbaijani-armenian-leaders-european-council-president-meet-in-brussels/) - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has had a joint meeting with European Council President Charles Michel and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Brussels, Azertag reported on December 15. They discussed a number of important issues at the meeting which was held in a constructive atmosphere. The issue of demining the liberated territories of Azerbaijan was brought
- [Georgia in Geopolitical Dilemma: New Regional Security “3+3 Format and Contradiction with National Interests](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/12/13/georgia-in-geopolitical-dilemma-new-regional-security-33-format-and-contradiction-with-national-interests/) - By Professor Vakhtang Maisaia, the Polish Association of Political Science. The Caucasus region as it is known by general geopolitical acronym remains still blatant and noise from exactly the geopolitical standpoint. Generally known that the Caucasus is the name of a mountain range and geographical region that includes the southwest of European Russia, as well
- [International Court of Justice Recommended Armenia to Resolve Border Demarcation Issue](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/12/08/international-court-of-justice-recommended-armenia-to-resolve-border-demarcation-issue/) - International Court recommended Armenia to conclude a peace treaty and resolve the issue of demarcation and delimitation of borders with Azerbaijan, Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov said at a briefing.
- [Russia, Azerbaijan Progressively Developing co-op in Agriculture – Russian ministry](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/12/02/russia-azerbaijan-progressively-developing-co-op-in-agriculture-russian-ministry/) - Cooperation between Russia and Azerbaijan in the field of the agro-industrial complex is progressively developing in all major areas, the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia. According to the ministry, Azerbaijan is the most important strategic partner of Russia and is one of the largest buyers of domestic agricultural products. The ministry noted that the main
- [Talks in Sochi Were Constructive - Leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia Said](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/11/29/talks-in-sochi-were-constructive-leaders-of-russia-azerbaijan-and-armenia-said/) - Turan News Agency: Trilateral negotiations between the presidents of Russia and Azerbaijan Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev, as well as Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Sochi ended on Friday evening. They lasted about three hours, and a statement was signed as a result. At a briefing after the meeting, Vladimir Putin said that the
- [A Unique Military Operation To Liberate Dashalti & Shusha In November 2020](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/11/20/a-unique-military-operation-to-liberate-dashalti-shusha-in-november-2020/) - By Rizvan Huseynov, Director of the Center for the History of the Caucasus, Senior Researcher at the Institute of Law and Human Rights under the Azerbaijani Academy of National Sciences, reserve captain September 27 marked the first anniversary of the 44-day Karabakh war (September 27 - November 9, 2020), which ended in a disastrous defeat
- [Ukrainian Army Colonel Has Been Arrested](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/11/14/ukrainian-army-colonel-has-been-arrested/) - A person spying on the drones that Turkey has sold to Ukraine has been arrested. It is reported that the commander of a Ukrainian drone base sold technological information to the Russians. The National Intelligence Service of Ukraine has found out that Colonel Ilya Oleynik, the commander of the 10th maritime aviation brigade of
- [Azerbaijani Defence Ministry on Military Provocation of Armenia: 60 Soldiers Were Encircled](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/11/11/azerbaijani-defence-ministry-on-military-provocation-of-armenia-60-soldiers-were-encircled/) - On the Armenian-Azerbaijani state border in the direction of the Lachin district of Azerbaijan, the Armenian side once again tried to commit a provocation. As reported by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, at noon on November 9, about 60 servicemen of the Armed Forces of Armenia on two military trucks, moving in the direction
- [Voices of Peace Raise the Roof in Chelsea](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/11/11/voices-of-peace-raise-the-roof-in-chelsea/) - By Neil Watson Located in the heart of London, the neoclassical surroundings of Chelsea Old Town Hall have hosted a vast array of events since the opening of the building in Queen Victoria’s Golden Anniversary Year of 1887. However, there can have been none more vibrant than the Voices of Peace Gala Concert on 5 November
- [Boris Johnson on Reliable Relations Between Azerbaijan and Britain](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/11/04/boris-johnson-on-reliable-relations-between-azerbaijan-and-britain/) - 'Great Britain will continue to be a reliable partner of Azerbaijan.' This is stated in the message of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson to the participants of the VIII Global Baku Forum 'The World after COVID-19.' The message was read by the deputy head of the British diplomatic mission in Baku
- [Azerbaijan’s Orginal Cusine](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/03/azerbaijans-orgininal-cusine/) - Since in Azerbaijan there are 9 of 11 existing climatic zones, the nature has clearly taken care of us by providing our country with most diverse and tasteful fruits, vegetables and herbs, which are used in making different meals… A famous Azerbaijani gastrologist Tair Amiraslanov believes that Azerbaijani cuisine is one of the most ancient
- [FMs of Russia and Turkey Talk Ways to Further Stabilize Situation in South Caucasus](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/11/01/fms-of-russia-and-turkey-talk-ways-to-further-stabilize-situation-in-south-caucasus/) - On October 30, "on the sidelines" of the G20 summit in Rome, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, Trend reports citing Russian Foreign Ministry. During the conversation, the main attention was paid to the coordination of the efforts of the two countries to further stabilize the situation in the
- [Very Positive Signals Came From Yerevan to Ankara: But Ankara Consults with Baku](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/10/29/very-positive-signals-came-from-yerevan-to-ankara-but-ankara-consults-with-baku/) - Turkey is consulting with Azerbaijan on the issue of normalising relations with Armenia, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said in an interview with CNN Turk TV channel, recalling the statements made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his last visit to Azerbaijan. 'We are consulting with Azerbaijan on these issues. We have received very
- [Afghanistan New Destination at Prompt Geopolitical Transition – From Regional Stability Toward Geoeconomic Development](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/10/28/afghanistan-new-destination-at-prompt-geopolitical-transition-from-regional-stability-toward-geoeconomic-development/) - By Professor Vakhtang Maisaia, Ph.D. in politics and military science Caucasus International University (CIU) Afghanistan is engulfing in geopolitical stability case and “Taliban” transitional government is seeking to achieve the stability and confront with radical jihadist entities. Unexpected turmoil launched in Afghanistan since August 2021 when the NATO/USA Coalition Forces left the country and Afghanistan
- [The Zangazur Corridor: New Opportunities for Integration and Cooperation in The Turkic World](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/10/25/the-zangazur-corridor-new-opportunities-for-integration-and-cooperation-in-the-turkic-world/) - By Dr. Vugar Bayramov, Member of the Parliament of Azerbaijan, Founder of CESD, Global Think Tank Abstract Following the signed statement, the establishment of the Zangazur corridor became even more important. Zangazur Corridor will connect the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic through the Meghri district of the Republic of Armenia. During the
- [Energy Policy Is An Important Component Of National Security](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/01/energy-policy-is-an-important-component-of-national-security/) - Exclusive Interview with Mr. Etibar Piriverdiyev, the President of “Azerenerji” JSC. By Rovshan Pashazadeh AT: What could you tell us about the energy security policy of Azerbaijan? Energy policy is an important component of the national security of every single country. Contrary to a number of leading states facing energy problems, Azerbaijan has built up
- [Is Arayik Going to Dissolve the Karabakh Army?](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/10/22/is-arayik-going-to-dissolve-the-karabakh-army/) - The leader of the Karabakh separatists Arayik Harutyunyan is going to dissolve the Karabakh army. A member of one of the Karabakh NGOs, Ashot Harutyunyan has made this sensational statement today in the parliament of Armenia. “Arayik Harutyunyan stated that he intends to dissolve the army. I asked him - who gave you such a right? He answered me -
- [A New Beginning for TAIB](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/10/20/a-new-beginning-for-taib/) - The Union of Azerbaijani Businessmen in Turkey (Türkiye’deki Azerbaycanlı IşAdamları Birliği) was established in 2012 by a group of Azerbaijani businessmen with a main objective to promote and support the interests and objectives of Azerbaijani businesses operating in Turkey. Since then, the group has grown to include a broad range of select companies and businesses
- [Nobel Prize Awaits for Courageous Azerbaijani](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/10/19/nobel-prize-awaits-for-courageous-azerbaijani/) - By MajGen (Dr) Kulwant Singh (Ret), LtCol Gunter Chassé (Ret), Dr David Leffler For decades hundreds of articles have been published worldwide about a non-lethal technology which militaries could deploy to bring lasting peace. More importantly, when properly deployed it would also prevent future war and terrorism worldwide. This new technology, backed by extensive peer-reviewed
- [Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev Interviewed by Italian La Repubblica Newspaper](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/10/13/azerbaijani-president-ilham-aliyev-interviewed-by-italian-la-repubblica-newspaper/) - On October 7, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev was interviewed by the Italian La Repubblica newspaper. We present the full text of the interview. President Ilham Aliyev: Good morning. Correspondent: Good morning, how are you Mr. President? President Ilham Aliyev: Very good, thank you. I am glad to see you again. Me too. So,
- [Iran Has Finally Unmasked Itself](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/10/11/iran-has-finally-unmasked-itself/) - By Mikhail Finkel - Dr. of International law, Israeli political scientist, an expert at international relations For years the clerical regime of Iran has declared that it represents a genuine Islamic State that is an ally of every Muslim in the world. Today it is evident for all that this propaganda is patently false. Iran was
- [Manuela Traldi: The History of Bilateral Economic Relations Between Azerbaijan and Italy is Strongly Centred on the Energy Sector](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/10/09/manuela-traldi-the-history-of-bilateral-economic-relations-between-azerbaijan-and-italy-is-strongly-centred-on-the-energy-sector-which-still-constitutes-the-most-consistent-part-of-the-interchange-a/) - An interview with Mrs. Manuela Traldi, President, ITAZERCOM. By Daniel Pommier. AT: Mrs. Traldi, thanks for answering to Azerbaijan Today. Nine years ago the adventure of the Italian Chamber of Commerce began. the Chamber of Commerce was officially recognized in 2016. Now, after all these years can you summarize success and setbacks of this outstanding
- [As an Institution, Our General Objective is to Help Create and Maintain the Most Favorable Conditions for Bilateral Trade](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/01/as-an-institution-our-general-objective-is-to-help-create-and-maintain-the-most-favorable-conditions-for-bilateral-trade/) - An interview with Mrs. Manuela Traldi, President, ITAZERCOM . AT: Mrs. Manuela Traldi, please give me information about establishment history of ITAZERCOM . ITAZERCOM was established in 2012 with the purpose of promoting economic and trade relations between Italy and Azerbaijan. Actually, our law firm together with the Embassy of Azerbaijan to Italy realized that
- [BP to Sell 25% Stake in Swap Exploration Project in Azerbaijan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/10/05/bp-to-sell-25-stake-in-swap-exploration-project-in-azerbaijan/) - BP has agreed to sell a 25% participating interest in the Shallow Water Absheron Peninsula (SWAP) exploration project in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea to LUKOIL. Following completion of the sale, BP will remain operator of the SWAP production sharing agreement (PSA) during the exploration period, holding a 25% interest. On completion, participating
- [Iran Openly Announced Cooperation with Karabakh Separatists and Continues to Threaten Baku](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/10/04/iran-openly-announced-cooperation-with-karabakh-separatists-and-continues-to-threaten-baku/) - Turan News Agency: In the loud anti-Azerbaijani choir, which has been sounding in Iran for several days, a "conductor" appeared on Sunday, who still kept silent. As expected, the spiritual leader of the country, Ali Khamenei, showed that he is the author of the accusations against Baku. Speaking to graduates of a military school, the Iranian
- [Summit Between Presidents of Turkey, Russia Starts in Sochi](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/09/29/summit-between-presidents-of-turkey-russia-starts-in-sochi/) - Putin, Erdogan meet at official presidential residence in southern Russian resort city By Dilan Pamuk, A meeting between the Turkish and Russian presidents began on in the resort city of Sochi in southern Russia. Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan met at the official presidential residence. The Turkish president was accompanied by the head of
- [Ilham Aliyev: Karabakh Armenians Came to Our Military Positions in Shusha and Asked to Hire Them](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/09/29/ilham-aliyev-karabakh-armenians-came-to-our-military-positions-in-shusha-and-asked-to-hire-them/) - 'We wasted no time and began to act as soon as the war ended. This showed the strength of our state, because money alone is not enough to do this kind of work. Resources, personnel, team, technical capabilities, qualifications are needed. We have mobilised all our strength. By the end of the year, we will
- [US Under Secretary of State Thanks Azerbaijan for Helping to Evacuate People from Afghanistan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/09/23/us-under-secretary-of-state-thanks-azerbaijan-for-helping-to-evacuate-people-from-afghanistan/) - The US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland thanked Azerbaijan for its support to the US in evacuating its citizens from Afghanistan on Twitter. Nuland also noted that she was glad to meet with the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov. The meeting between Nuland and Bayramov took place during the 76th session
- [TAP Transports First 5 bcm of Natural Gas to Europe](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/09/16/tap-transports-first-5-bcm-of-natural-gas-to-europe/) - The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) AG confirms that a total of 5 bcm of natural gas from Azerbaijan has now reached Europe via the interconnection point of Kipoi, at the Greek-Turkish border, where TAP connects to TANAP. Luca Schieppati, TAP Managing Director, said: “We are very pleased to reach this important milestone and consolidate TAP’s role as a reliable transmission
- [Equinor Boosting Gas Deliveries to Europe Amid Supply Crunch](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/09/21/equinor-boosting-gas-deliveries-to-europe-amid-supply-crunch/) - Norwegian Equinor will increase gas supplies to Europe, as together with partners it has have received production permits for the gas year 2021 (starting 1 October) which for each is 1 bcm higher than for the current year, i.e. an increase from 5 bcm to 6 bcm for Oseberg and from 36 bcm to 37
- [Azerbaijan is a True and Reliable Strategic Partner of Israel in The World](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/09/19/azerbaijan-is-a-true-and-reliable-strategic-partner-of-israel-in-the-world/) - By Arye Gut, Israel-based expert in international relations, head of "International projects for society" Non-Governmental Organization. Israel-Azerbaijan partnership has evolved through the two countries’ robust cooperation in various dimensions. Israel was one of the first countries to recognize a sovereign Azerbaijan. No country in Eurasia has closer or friendlier ties with Israel than Azerbaijan. First,
- [USAID to Continue Promoting Competitive Business Environment in Azerbaijan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/09/15/usaid-to-continue-promoting-competitive-business-environment-in-azerbaijan/) - USAID will also continue to promote a more competitive and favorable business environment in Azerbaijan, the USAID office in Azerbaijan told Trend. In this regard, USAID will also continue to work with the Azerbaijan Small and Medium Business Development Agency. USAID will promote a more competitive and favorable business environment allowing local small and medium enterprises
- [Hulusi Kilic: Azerbaijan is Experiencing a New Stage in Its Development, While Armenia is Reeling from the Psychological Impact of Its Historic Defeat](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/09/09/hulusi-kilic-azerbaijan-is-experiencing-a-new-stage-in-its-development-while-armenia-is-reeling-from-the-psychological-impact-of-its-historic-defeat/) - The interview of the chief coordinator for foreign relations at the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic-Speaking Countries, Mr Hulusi Kilic, with Azerbaijan Today magazine. AT : Mr Ambassador, you retired after a long diplomatic career. Do you not miss your busy schedule? I retired from the Foreign Ministry in 2018. I am currently working as the
- [Exclusive Interview With  Mr Azer Quliyev, Chief Executive Officer, Siemens AG Osterreich  Office in Azerbaijan.](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/09/02/exclusive-interview-with-mr-azer-quliyev-chief-executive-officer-siemens-ag-osterreich-office-in-azerbaijan/) - Siemens, which has a 173-year-long history, built the first power station in the village of Galakand in Gadabay in 1883, thus laying the foundation of the Azerbaijani energy system. We would like you to tell our readers about the activities of Siemens in Azerbaijan. AT: In May 2019 Siemens AG announced the spin-off of Siemens
- [Preventive Defense as the Ultimate Game Changer](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/08/30/preventive-defense-as-the-ultimate-game-changer/) - By Lt. Gen. Clarence E. McKnight Jr. (U.S. Army, Ret.), Dr. David Leffler, Duncan Brown, Dr. Carla Brown and Arlene J. Schar EDITOR'S NOTE: The article below was published in 2017 in several locations worldwide. Azerbaijan Today is reprinting it in hopes that military leaders in Azerbaijan and elsewhere will consider deploying Invincible Defense Technology (IDT) to
- [Ilham Aliyev: Responsibility For War Lies Not Only With Armenia...](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/08/25/ilham-aliyev-responsibility-for-war-lies-not-only-with-armenia/) - 1993 was a year when those famous resolutions of the Security Council were adopted, which were very positive step, very promising gesture of support, and addressing the Armenian aggression. The demand for immediate, full, unconditional withdrawal of Armenian troops from our internationally recognised territories was a very important political gesture of the Security Council. But
- [Azerbaijan Increases Natural Gas Exports](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/08/24/azerbaijan-increases-natural-gas-exports/) - From January through July this year, gas exports to foreign countries from Azerbaijan as a whole exceeded 12.061 billion cubic meters, according to the report of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) on drilling, production, processing, and export indicators in the second quarter of this year, Report informs. This is 56.4 percent more than in the same period last year.
- [NATO Secretary General Thanked Azerbaijan for Its Contribution to Ensure The Security of Kabul Airport](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/08/21/nato-secretary-general-thanked-azerbaijan-for-its-contribution-to-ensure-the-security-of-kabul-airport/) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg thanked Azerbaijan for its vitally important role in ensuring the security of Kabul Airport in Afghanistan. Stoltenberg stressed this on August 20 at a press conference after an extraordinary meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers. It should be recognized that " NATO representatives worked around the clock at the Kabul International
- [BP Deploys New Digital Tool in The Caspian](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/08/18/bp-deploys-new-digital-tool-in-the-caspian/) - BP recently launched a three-dimensional (3D) visualization tool on the East Azeri and West Chirag platforms, commencing the first phase of the digital modelling of all its assets in the region, The new tool allows to perform some of the important offshore activities such as inspection, planning and verification via remote use of high-definition images
- [Time Is Running Out for Afghanistan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/08/15/time-is-running-out-for-afghanistan/) - By Arlene Schar and David Leffler Afghanistan’s leaders face a challenging task: uniting a fractured and crippled country in the midst of a raging pandemic with economic devastation and societal discord fueling conflict and terrorism. The loss of life in Afghanistan is staggering: 6,000 killed since mid-April due to the unrest. While there does not
- [The USA Leaves the South Caucasus and Promise to Back Soon](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/08/13/the-usa-leaves-the-south-caucasus-and-promise-to-back-soon/) - By Vakhtang Maisaia, Professor, Ph.D. in politics and military science Due to recent developed processes, it is making clear that the USA is leaving not only the Central Asia together with Afghanistan but also its positions are weakening in the South Caucasus region. The process started when Donald Trump became President of the USA and
- [Great Exodus of Armenians from Karabakh Began: 6100 Cars and 6660 Armenians Left Former NKAO](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/08/10/great-exodus-of-armenians-from-karabakh-began-6100-cars-and-6660-armenians-left-former-nkao/) - BY ILGAR HUSEYNOV, AZERI DAILY AUTHOR Thanks to the historic victory of Azerbaijan in the second Karabakh war, official Baku finally left the 'Karabakh issue' in history and created new geopolitical realities. And although official Yerevan is trying in every possible way to postpone and delay the process of signing the final peace treaty, and
- [Total of 167 Wildfires in Turkey Now Under Control](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/08/05/total-of-167-wildfires-in-turkey-now-under-control/) - 1st wildfires emerged one week ago, with 16 still ongoing in 7 southern/southwestern Turkish provinces. Turkey has successfully contained a total of 167 wildfires that have emerged a week ago, according to the country’s agriculture and forestry minister, inform Anadolu Agency. The wildfires took place in 33 of Turkey’s 81 provinces, Bekir Pakdemirli said on
- [Parliament Speakers of Azerbaijan, Turkey and Pakistan Signed Baku Declaration](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/07/28/parliament-speakers-of-azerbaijan-turkey-and-pakistan-signed-baku-declaration/) - The speakers of the parliaments of Azerbaijan, Turkey and Pakistan on Tuesday signed the Baku Declaration following the first of its kind trilateral meeting. The declaration was signed by National Assembly of Pakistan Speaker Asad Qaiser, chairperson of the Azerbaijani parliament Sahiba Gafarova and chairman of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Mustafa Sentop. Sahiba
- [Shusha Declaration: A New Strategic Stage in The Relations Between Azerbaijan and Turkey](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/07/25/shusha-declaration-a-new-strategic-stage-in-the-relations-between-azerbaijan-and-turkey/) - Dr. Vugar Bayramov, Member of the Parliament of Azerbaijan The Shusha Declaration on Allied Relations signed between President of Azerbaijan and President of Turkey is of historical significance for both countries. The document will deepen strategic cooperation between the two countries, as well as expand economic relations. One of the most specific aspects of the
- [Ilham Aliyev: Armenia Should Not Repeat Its Previous Mistakes](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/07/23/ilham-aliyev-armenia-should-not-repeat-its-previous-mistakes/) - 'Armenia's disappointment will continue. It looks like they have not yet reached final conclusions after the war. Some of their inappropriate statements and steps show that they still have to draw conclusions. They should not forget about the second Karabakh war. While in Yerevan, Charles Michel called the territories bordering with Armenia disputed. To be
- [Ilham Aliyev: Our Lakes and Rivers Have Been Polluted and We Have Already Appealed to International Organizations](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/07/20/ilham-aliyev-our-lakes-and-rivers-have-been-polluted-and-we-have-already-appealed-to-international-organizations/) - 'The area of forests in the liberated territories used to be 230,000 hectares. Today, according to satellite observations, forests cover an area of 170,000 hectares. In other words, 60,000 hectares of forests have been destroyed. Our lakes and rivers have been polluted, and we have already appealed to international organisations,' said Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at
- [TAP Launches 2021 Market Test](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/07/15/tap-launches-2021-market-test/) - TAP launched a new market test to allow natural gas shippers to express interest, and in a later phase, secure access to new, long-term capacity in TAP, thereby enabling the future expansion of the pipeline capacity. The market test will be conducted in two main phases: a non-binding phase, starting on 12 July 2021, followed
- [Covid-19 has Tested Azerbaijan's Education System…](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/07/14/covid-19-has-tested-azerbaijans-education-system/) - Like in the rest of the world, Covid-19 has also tested Azerbaijan’s education system. We turned to an education expert, senior lecturer Ilham Ahmadov for a comment on the existing problems of this sector, ways out of them and other pressing issues. What are the problems of the country's secondary and higher education systems under
- [EU to Support Transition to Clean Energy in EAP Countries](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/07/09/eu-to-support-transition-to-clean-energy-in-eap-countries/) - The European Union (EU) will support energy transition in the Eastern Parnetship (EaP) countries, as it has launched the second phase of its EU4Energy program – “Promoting the Clean Energy Transition in the Eastern Partnership Countries: EU4Energy Phase II, Trend reports with reference to the European Commission. The Program, which will run until December 2024, will contribute
- [Idea of Establishing Alat Free Economic Zone is Based on Our Policy - President Aliyev](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/07/01/idea-of-establishing-alat-free-economic-zone-is-based-on-our-policy-president-aliyev/) - “The idea of establishing the Alat Free Economic Zone is based on our policy. In particular, the work done to develop the non-oil sector in recent years has given an impetus to the establishment of this zone,” President Ilham Aliyev said in an interview with Azerbaijan Television following the groundbreaking ceremony of Alat Free Economic
- [Between Two Fires, Armenia Chooses Defeated Premier To Steer Clear Through Political Turbulence](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/06/29/between-two-fires-armenia-chooses-defeated-premier-to-steer-clear-through-political-turbulence/) - By Fuad Muxtarli By a decisive victory in the 44-day Second Karabakh War in 2020, Azerbaijan avenged Armenia for the defeat in the first Karabakh war of 1990-1994, teaching it and its supporters an unforgettable lesson. After nearly eight-month-long protests and confrontation inside Armenia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has survived all-out pressure, disloyalty of cabinet
- [Another Trial Against 14 Members of Armenian Armed Groups Who Committed Criminal Acts in Azerbaijan Begins in Baku](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/06/25/another-trial-against-14-members-of-armenian-armed-groups-who-committed-criminal-acts-in-azerbaijan-begins-in-baku/) - Another trial on a criminal case against 14 members of the Armenian armed groups who committed provocative terrorist and other criminal acts in Azerbaijan has begun at the Baku Court for Grave Crimes, Trend reports. The indictment was announced at the trial chaired by Judge Afgan Hajiyev. As earlier reported, the preliminary investigation of the
- [Razin - A Mysterious History and Ecological Tourism!](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/06/22/razin-a-mysterious-history-and-ecological-tourism/) - By Samir Dubendi, Executive Director, AzETA. It is old and eternally young! These words from the famous song of Muslim Magomaev are the best description of Baku city the capital of Azerbaijan. Baku is a city with a rich history, unique cultural heritage, surviving great events of different times and, at the same time, a
- [Recent Achievements and Priorities of Azerenerji](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/06/18/recent-achievements-and-priorities-of-azerenerji/) - The open-type joint-stock company Azerenerji (Azerenergy) is also actively supporting international efforts to mitigate the negative impact of the global climate change by implementing measures aimed at improving the environmental aspects through introducing state-of-the-art technologies in the electricity generation and transmission sectors. Azerenergy has switched to natural gas by minimizing the amount of fuel oil
- [Azerbaijan and Turkey Signed a Military Alliance - on the Shusha Declaration](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/06/16/azerbaijan-and-turkey-signed-a-military-alliance-on-the-shusha-declaration/) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan paid a historic visit to the liberated city of Shusha and signed a historical declaration in the heart of the Nagorno-Karabakh region. In his speech, Ilham Aliyev called the present day historic. “I greet the President of Turkey on behalf of the entire Azerbaijani people in Shusha. The document signed
- [Lebanese Participant of Karabakh War Against Azerbaijan Sentenced for 20 Years](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/06/14/lebanese-participant-of-karabakh-war-against-azerbaijan-sentenced-for-20-years/) - A verdict to the Lebanese citizen Viken Eulcekcian, accused of terrorist activities against Azerbaijan, has been presented at the Yasamal District Court in Baku, Trend reports on June 14. The court made decision to imprison Eulcekcian for 20 years. He will serve 5 years in prison and the rest term in a maximum security correctional facility. Eulcekcian
- [Azerbaijan Has All Elements Necessary to Reach High Standard of Living for All its Citizens](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/01/azerbaijan-has-all-elements-necessary-to-reach-high-standard-of-living-for-all-its-citizens/) - Interview with Mr. Ismo Haapala, the Managing Director of WARTSILA Azerbaijan LLC ATI When was the Wartsila Coloration established? And how many countries does it explore? The Wartsila.Corporation has been established 1834 in Finland. Currently Wartsila Corporation has more than 17 (MX) professionals manning 150 locations in 70 countries around the world. In Azerbaijan we
- [Nabucco Gas Pipeline](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/01/nabucco-gas-pipeline/) - Exclusive Interview With Mr. Reinhard Mitschek, Managing Director of Nabucco Gaz Pipeline Project AT: Could you please brief our readers about the Nabucco project, its purpose and participants? Nabucco Gas pipeline will construct a pipeline bridge between the valuable gas resources of the Caspian Region and the center of the European gas market. The pipeline
- [Do We Need State Owned Banks in Transition Economies?](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/01/do-we-need-state-owned-banks-in-transition-economies/) - By Rafael Abbasov Over fifteen years after the collapse of Soviet Union one may question: "why are some state owned banks still alive? Do we need these state owned banks in transition economies?" These are central questions to be carefully addressed in states like Azerbaijan, which is blessed by enormous hydrocarbon reserves sufficient to double
- [The Investments are Based on a Broad Diversification Across Asset Classes, Countries, and Sectors](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/02/the-investments-are-based-on-a-broad-diversification-across-asset-classes-countries-and-sectors/) - An interview with Mrs. Hilde Singsaas, State Secretary, Ministry of Finance of the Norway AT: What can you say about the role of oil revenues and perspectives in Norwegian economy? Does the increasing oil-gas revenue from these sources impede the diversification of economy? In general, how do you assess the role of The Government Pension
- [Azerbaijani Role in European Energy Security](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/03/azerbaijani-role-in-european-energy-security/) - By Rasa Vaiciuniene, Industry Analyst at Euromonitor International With over 40 million tonnes of crude oil output per annum, Azerbaijan is one of the largest oil producers and exporters in the Middle East. However, after the discovery of the Shah Deniz field in 1999 the country’s prominence in the natural gas sector has also been
- [AZERFON is an Integral Part of IT Sector Development Azerbaijan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/03/azerfon-is-an-integral-part-of-it-sector-development-azerbaijan/) - An exclusive interview with Mr. John Armley the General Director of "Azerfon" AT: Mr. Armley, thank you much for agreeing to meet with us. We would like to start this interview by asking you to tell our readers about your educational and career background. What kind of a corporate culture do you intend to foster
- [Telespazio Today is a Leading Player in the Space Market Worldwide](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/03/telespazio-today-is-a-leading-player-in-the-space-market-worldwide/) - An interview with Mr. Luigi Pasquali, GEO, Telespazio AT: Mr. Luigi Pasquali, could you please tell us about the activities of Telespazio how was it created, what path of development has it travelled and what sort of achievements does it have today? Telespazio today is a leading player in the space market worldwide, active in
- [Arild Selvig: FMC is the Leading Company with in Subsea Systems, Holding a Majority Market Share for Such Systems Worldwide](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/04/arild-selvig-fmc-is-the-leading-company-with-in-subsea-systems-holding-a-majority-market-share-for-such-systems-worldwide/) - An interview with Arild Selvig, Director Sales and Marketing of the FMC Kongsberg Subsea. AT: Where was FMC Kongsberg Subsea of Norway established? Please, give broad information on its multi-rami fled activities lo our readers A.S.iPMC Kongsberg Subsea AS - a part of FMC Ttdinologfa (PMC) - began IU activities back in 1974, then as
- [Banking Sectors in the Post-Soviet Countries](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/04/banking-sectors-in-the-post-soviet-countries/) - By Richard Hainsworth During the last years of the Soviet Union, each of the republics (now independent states) were subtly different whilst sharing much in common. Now each of these states are quite different, whilst sharing subtle common traits. Their banking systems (or more accurately, their banking sectors) reflect this general comment. In Soviet times,
- [Europe's Energy Future is in Gas and in Central Asia](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/04/europes-energy-future-is-in-gas-and-in-central-asia/) - By Günther Oettinger, EU Energy Commissioner Europe is waking from a prolonged recession. Growth is back. Looking forward, we can see that Europe's prosperity, our competiveness, rests on getting all the elements of a successful economy right. Sufficient, reliable and affordable energy supplies are a major factor among those elements. But as Gazprom CEO Alexei
- [Retailing in Azerbaijan: Key Trends and Developments](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/04/retailing-in-azerbaijan-key-trends-and-developments/) - By Marija Milasevic, Analyst at Euromonitor International The Azerbaijani economy experienced a positive trend towards the end of 2009-2013. Real GDP grew by almost 6% in 2013. Officially, unemployment in Azerbaijan in 2013 was 5%. Despite improvement in economic conditions in the country, leading to reduced volatility in financial stability, consumers still claim that their
- [Vadim Sorokin: Our Advantage is that the Vehicles We Produce are Tailored for Customer’s Needs](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/04/vadim-sorokin-our-advantage-is-that-the-vehicles-we-produce-are-tailored-for-customers-needs/) - Exclusive interview with Mr. Vadim Sorokin, President and Chief Executive, GAZ Group. AT: Mr. Sorokin, it is known that GAZ has gained popularity thanks to cooperation with foreign partners. What has GAZ achieved for today working with its foreign partners? Indeed the Gorky automobile plant was built using the American experience in mass production. The
- [We are a Proud Partner in Azerbaijan's Two World Class Offshore Fields in the Caspian Sea](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/04/we-are-a-proud-partner-in-azerbaijans-two-world-class-offshore-fields-in-the-caspian-sea/) - Exclusive interview with Helge Lund of Statoil President and CEO By Rovshan Pashzadeh AT: Mr. Helge Lund, in June this year HRH Crown Prince Haakon visited Azerbaijan and was received by President Ilham Aliyev. What is your assessment of the meeting for the development of the mutual relations between the two countries? We were pleased
- [One of the Most Important Environmental Projects Carried out By SOCAR is the Ecological Park](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/06/one-of-the-most-important-environmental-projects-carried-out-by-socar-is-the-ecological-park/) - Azerbaijan Today magazine interviews Vice-President of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Rafiqa Huseynzada. AT: SOCAR has been taking a serious approach to the solution of environmental problems in the recent period. In general, we would like you to share your views about the company's environmental policy with our readers. The basis of the environmental
- [Azerbaijan: For Austria Azerbaijan is the Most Important Trading Partner in the Southern Caucasus Region](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/06/azerbaijan-for-austria-azerbaijan-is-the-most-important-trading-partner-in-the-southern-caucasus-region/) - An Interview with Mr Reinhold Mitterlehner, Minister for Economic Affairs and labour of the Austria. By Rovshan Pashazadeh AT: The diplomatic relations between Austria and Azerbaijan do not cover a very long period of time. But despite that, the foundations of economic cooperation between the two countries have already been laid. How would you characterize
- [Shah Deniz: Past, Present and Future](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/06/shah-deniz-past-present-and-future/) - An interview with Al Cook, BP Vice-President for Shah Deniz Development A.T.: Early this year the media first heard the full story of Shah Deniz Full Field Development and we would like to build our interview on this story, but first let’s see what is Shah Deniz itself and why everyone in Europe is talking
- [Azerbaijan is Indeed the Largest and Most Prosperous State in the South Caucasus.](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/08/azerbaijan-is-indeed-the-largest-and-most-prosperous-state-in-the-south-caucasus/) - An Interview with Mr. Peter Bateman, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Azerbaijan. AT: Mr. Bateman, diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and the Azerbaijan Republic have historical roots. These relations began at the time of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (1918). Could you please tell our readers something about this? I have to admit that
- [Trans Adriatic Pipeline: The Missing Link in the Southern Gas Corridor](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/09/trans-adriatic-pipeline-the-missing-link-in-the-southern-gas-corridor/) - Azerbaijan Today’s interview with Kjetil Tungland, Managing Director of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline AT: The background to the TAP (Trans Adriatic Pipeline): why the need and what are the benefits? Europe has in the last couple of years repeatedly expressed its desire to diversify its gas supply. Currently there are a wealth of gas reserves
- [Yngve Slyngstad: The Fund is Not Ear Marked for Pension Expenditures](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/12/1027/) - Exclusie interview with Yngve Slyngstad, Managing Director, the Norwegian Government Pension Fund AT: Mr. Managing Director, the Government Pension Fund has existed for over 21 years. What would you like to underline in the activities of the fund up to today? Large petroleum revenues from the Norwegian Continental Shelf have resulted in substantial financial assets
- [Statoil with our Participation in ACG, Shah Deniz, BTC and SCP is Proud to Have Contributed to these Developments](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/12/statoil-with-our-participation-in-acg-shah-deniz-btc-and-scp-is-proud-to-have-contributed-to-these-developments/) - An interview with Lars T. Sorensen President, Statoil Azerbaijan. AT: Statoil has been functioning in Azerbaijan since 1992. How much have you invested in exploration, production and infrastructure projects in Azerbaijan as the participator of all important energy projects of Azerbaijan during all these years? Statoil investments in Azerbaijan total 5 billion USD and with
- [Azerbaijan is a Safe, Stable Country with Good Infrastructures](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/16/azerbaijan-is-a-safe-stable-country-with-good-infrastructures/) - An interview with Mr. Mario Baldi , Italian Ambassador to Azerbaijan AT: Mr. Ambassador, could you please share with our readers your ideas about the establishment and development of Italy -Azerbaijani relations? Our relations find their roots in the history, in the Middle Age when Florentine and Venetian merchants crossed Azerbaijan on the "Silk Road".
- [TANAP Will Provide Significant Contributes to The Region’s Energy Supply Security and Sustainability. In Addition, It is Highly Important for Azerbaijan to Reach to New Regions and Diversify Current Markets](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/16/tanap-will-provide-significant-contributes-to-the-regions-energy-supply-security-and-sustainability-in-addition-it-is-highly-important-for-azerbaijan-to-reach-to-new-regions-and-diversify-c/) - An interview Mr. Mehmet UYSAL Chairman and President TPAO. AT: Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) is the first Turkish company that started working in Azerbaijan. How did TPAO come to Azerbaijan? After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Turkic Republics that we have historical, cultural, linguistic and religious unities gained independence. These countries opened their
- [I think Both Azerbaijan and Norway are Well Placed to Adapt and Benefit from these New Realities](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/18/i-think-both-azerbaijan-and-norway-are-well-placed-to-adapt-and-benefit-from-these-new-realities/) - An interview with Mr. Torleif Haugland, Managing Director, Carbon Limits. AT: When was Carbon Limits of Norway established? Please, give broad information on its multi-ramified activities to our readers. Carbon Limits was established in 2005 and has since then had a main focus on energy efficiency improvements and emission reductions in the oil and gas
- [In Fact, Phase 2 of Shah Deniz is a Very Important Project, But It is Also a Very Costly One](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/18/866/) - An interview with Marc Feiullade, Country Reprenstative of TOTAL to Azerbaijan. AT: Total Azerbaijan is about to start exploration and drilling in Absheron field. It must be the deepest exploration well (deeper than 7000 meters) in the Caspian Sea among the drilled ones. It is clear that the drilling of this well will be under
- [Ecotourism is "Guiding Star" of the Future of Azerbaijan Tourism Industry](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/22/ecotourism-is-guiding-star-of-the-future-of-azerbaijan-tourism-industry/) - Vugar Dargahov, Member of the Executive Board, AzETA Samir Dubendi, Executive Director, AzETA Ecological tourism or ecotourism is one of the fastest growing types of tourism in the world and is almost the most modern and at the same time combines tourism activities with social, economic, natural and cultural spheres and creates a tandem with
- [Impacts of the Pandemic on the Azerbaijani Economy](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/22/impacts-of-the-pandemic-on-the-azerbaijani-economy/) - By Gubad Ibadoghlu, Senior policy analyst of Economic Research Center The worldwide coronavirus pandemic continues to damage Azerbaijan at the national level and the global economy and integration at the international level. The fight against the virus has resulted in a decrease in state revenues on the one hand, and an increase in state expenditures
- [BP, SOCAR Make Ultra-Deep Gas Condensate Discovery in Boost for Southern Corridor](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/03/31/965/) - By Nick Coleman London — BP and Azerbaijan's SOCAR have made a gas condensate discovery after 14 months of drilling to a depth of nearly 7,200 meters in the Shafag-Asiman block in deep-water off the Caspian Sea coast, the state company said March 25. No figures were given on the size of the discovery, located in
- [SOCAR AQS Drills First Multilateral Well in South Caspian Basin](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/04/09/socar-aqs-drills-first-multilateral-well-in-south-caspian-basin/) - SOCAR AQS has efficiently accomplished the engineering and drilling operations of the primary multilateral properly for Azneft PU of SOCAR, Pattern studies citing the corporate. To unleash the complete potential of the sphere throughout the drilling operations on the West Absheron area, SOCAR AQS launched a variety of new initiatives, and carried out geological-geophysical research
- [Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva are on Visit to Shusha 110/35/10 kV Substation Launched in Shusha](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/04/25/ilham-aliyev-and-first-lady-mehriban-aliyeva-are-on-visit-to-shusha-110-35-10-kv-substation-launched-in-shusha/) - President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, their daughters Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva are on a visit to Shusha. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, their daughters Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva first attended the inauguration of 110/35/10 kV Shusha substation.
- [Karabakh Economy: New Driver for Sustainable Economic Development in Azerbaijan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/04/25/karabakh-economy-new-driver-for-sustainable-economic-development-in-azerbaijan/) - Dr. Vugar Bayramov, Member of the Parliament of Azerbaijan Karabakh will become one of the main drivers of economic development in Azerbaijan. The 44-day Patriotic War was primarily the result of Azerbaijan's successful policy in the fields of economic development, state, and military services. This victory has affected the economic development of Azerbaijan as well
- [Azerbaijan Interested in Cooperation with Ukraine in IT Sector](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/05/12/azerbaijan-interested-in-cooperation-with-ukraine-in-it-sector/) - The issue of Ukraine's cooperation with Azerbaijan in the IT sector may be discussed during the future visit of Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal to Baku, a source in diplomatic circles told Ukrinform. "An agreement has been reached. It is on the roadmap. It is real. We are agreeing on the dates [of the visit]. I
- [Switzerland Sees Potential in Strengthening Co-op with Azerbaijan in Energy Field](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/05/21/switzerland-sees-potential-in-strengthening-co-op-with-azerbaijan-in-energy-field/) - Switzerland sees potential in strengthening its ties with Azerbaijan in the field of energy, Muriel Peneveyre, Ambassador of Switzerland to Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan told Trend. Peneveyre noted that this in particular applies to energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. "Switzerland has many providers of innovative energy technologies. As the energy transition advances in Switzerland and
- [Italy, a Close Friend of Azerbaijan, a Leading Partner in Reconstruction](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/05/27/italy-a-close-friend-of-azerbaijan-a-leading-partner-in-reconstruction/) - By Daniel Pommier Vincelli, Sapienza University of Rome Reconstruction speaks Italian Italy has been a close friend of Azerbaijan during the 44 days patriotic war to liberate Karabakh. Azerbaijan rewards friendship: Italy along with United Kingdom and Turkey will be a leading partner in the long and complex task of postwar reconstruction. This is the
- [From the Friendship of Peoples to the Cooperation of the States](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/06/01/from-the-friendship-of-peoples-to-the-cooperation-of-the-states/) - By Moses Becker, PhD in political science. Jews appeared on the territory of modern Azerbaijan after Cyrus II, the Great, established the Achaemenid Empire, which included both Azerbaijani lands and the territory of the former Kingdom of Babylon. After the famous “Edict of Cyrus” of 538 BC, some Babylonian exiles returned home, while the remainder
- [Foreign Policy of Azerbaijan Is At the Crossroads: Energy Security as Key Instrument Promoting Dialogue between West and East](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/06/11/foreign-policy-of-azerbaijan-is-at-the-crossroads-energy-security-as-key-instrument-promoting-dialogue-between-west-and-east/) - By Dr. Vakhtang Maisaia, Professor, Caucasus International University (CIU) The New Cold War has already demonstrated that the South Caucasus plunged into geopolitical cleavage or sever foreign policy interests clash of Russia and USA. The South Caucasus has already transformed of being new “Rimland” geopolitical frontline where the two global power centers – Russia and
- [Erdogan and Aliyev to Visit Shusha Together](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/06/10/erdogan-and-aliyev-to-visit-shusha-together/) - On 15 June, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will pay a visit to the city of Shusha, liberated from the Armenian occupation, where he will hold talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. The Turkish leader said this today in Ankara at a meeting of the parliamentary faction of the ruling Justice and Development Party, writes
- [Mehriban Aliyeva About Death of Azerbaijani Journalists](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/06/05/mehriban-aliyeva-about-death-of-azerbaijani-journalists/) - First Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva shared on her official Instagram page a publication in connection with the deaths of Azerbaijani journalists as a result of a mine explosion in Kalbajar. The publication says: 'With deep sorrow and sadness, I received the news of the death of cameraman of the Azerbaijani Television Siraj Abishov, employee
- [ART OF A SECOND WIND](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/06/01/art-of-a-second-wind/) - By Hikmet Aydinoghlu BAKU MARIONETTE THEATRE It can be stated for sure that Baku Marionette Theatre (BMT) is popular not only as a wonderful phenomenon of theatrical life, but also as a multifaceted cast of the modern culture in whole, and not only of the culture of Azerbaijan, but internationally as well. From very first
- [State Security Service: Over 14 Armenian Militants İnfiltrated Azerbaijan's Territory](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/06/02/state-security-service-over-14-armenian-militants-infiltrated-azerbaijans-territory/) - The preliminary investigation on the criminal case of members of the Armenian armed formations who committed terrorist provocations and other criminal acts in the territory of Azerbaijan has been completed, informs the website of the State Security Service (SSS) of Azerbaijan. The report says that after the ceasefire was reached as a result of the
- [Natural Monument](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/05/21/natural-monument/) - Natural monuments on the territory of Azerbaijani Republic are specific and well-preserved small areas of most typical landscapes, scenic corners of special aesthetic value, definite areas with endemic, relic and disappearing fauna, aged trees, examples of horticultural art, waterfalls, caves, lakes with unique genesis and morphology, original geological rock formations, the sites with paleontological finding,
- [Azerbaijan Contributes to Energy Security in Europe, which is Also in Norway's Interest](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/09/azerbaijan-contributes-to-energy-security-in-europe-which-is-also-in-norways-interest/) - An interview with Mr. Espen Bath Eide, Foreign Minister of Norway. AT: After Azerbaijan regained its independence in 1991, the Kingdom of Norway was the first Nordic country to lay the foundations of diplomatic relations with Azerbaijan. What was the reason for this? When the USSR dissolved and Azerbaijan and its neighbors in the South
- [Formation of Ukraine's Image in the Media](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/05/17/formation-of-ukraines-image-in-the-media/) - By Chekalyuk Veronika, Ph.D. in Social Communications, Associate Professor of the Department of National University of Bioresources and Natural Resources of Ukraine. The system of social communications is in the evolutionary stage, the classical notions of imageology, journalism went beyond the traditional interpretation of them. Undoubtedly, journalism directly affects the quality of the image of
- [Geopolitical Nature of the Local Conflicts in Caucasus](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/05/12/geopolitical-nature-of-the-local-conflicts-in-caucasus/) - By Guram Marhulia. Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor of Sukhumi State University (Georgia), President of the Caucasus International Center for Geostory and Geopolitics. The problem of armed conflicts is one of the most important issues at the present stage of international relations development. Since Caucasus region historically and economically has a high internal potential for
- [President Ilham Aliyev Signed Order: Shusha is Cultural Capital of Azerbaijan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/05/07/president-ilham-aliyev-signed-order-shusha-is-cultural-capital-of-azerbaijan/) - Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on May 7, signed an order declaring the city of Shusha the cultural capital of Azerbaijan. In 1977, Azerbaijan's national leader Heydar Aliyev declared the historical part of Shusha as the historical and architectural reserve. As a result, major steps were taken to protect monuments in Shusha and perpetuate the memory
- [Peace on the brink in Central Asia](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/05/03/peace-on-the-brink-in-central-asia/) - By Shairbek Dzhuraev is president at Crossroads Central Asia, a Bishkek-based research institute. He previously served as deputy director at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, and dean of academic development at the American University of Central Asia. Shairbek has a PhD in International Relations from the University of St Andrews. Border-related conflict once again erupted
- [Azerbaijan Demonstrating Humanism, Handed Over Three More Servicemen to Armenia](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/05/05/azerbaijan-demonstrating-humanism-handed-over-three-more-servicemen-to-armenia/) - The plane carrying three Armenian servicemen who Baku returned to Yerevan - Robert Vardanyan, Samvel Shukhyan and Seyran Tamrazyan - landed at Yerevan's Erebuni Airport, Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. The Armenian servicemen were accompanied by the commander of the Russian peacekeepers in Karabakh, Rustam Muradov. The investigation confirmed that the servicemen did not
- [...THE TRUTH STANDS OUT CLEARLY FROM FALSEHOOD...](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/05/03/the-truth-stands-out-clearly-from-falsehood/) - Strive, then, to excel each other in good deeds[5:48] By Hikmet Aydinoghlu THE CORE & ITS SHELL – FAITH & CANON While reading the Qur’an you cannot avoid from noticing the essence, the noble core of Islam. The Qur’an clearly fills its readers with the feeling of that core, repeatedly met in almost every Chapter.
- [Carpet the Integral Element of Azerbaijan’s Folk](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/03/carpet-the-integral-element-of-azerbaijans-folk/) - By Togrul Mashalla Carpet weaving represents one of the most ancient types of Azerbaijan’s applied and decorative arts. It is not by chance that, in 2010, traditional carper weaving of Azerbaijan was included in the UNESCO representative list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Azerbaijan’s carpet weaving tradition can be traced back to the Bronze
- [I Believe Azerbaijan is Becoming Increasingly Aware of The Importance of Ever Closer Ties with Europe](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/08/950/) - Exclusive interview with Herbert Quelle, Ambassador of Germany to Azerbaijan.AT: Mr. Ambassador, are you satisfied with today’s German-Azerbaijani relations? How does Germany see its future policy towards Azerbaijan? Our bilateral relations are close and trustful. They cover all areas you may think of – economic and commercial, cultural and scientific, social and political issues. The
- [Women Tend to Have Different Perspectives, other Issues, and other Ways of Working then Men](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/18/women-tend-to-have-different-perspectives-other-issues-and-other-ways-of-working-then-men/) - An interview with Mrs. Gerd-Liv Valla, former Minister of Justice and Police, and the first female resident of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (largest umbrella organization of labour unions in Norway). AT: Norway is associated with fish, oil and high pensions. However, Norway has a distinctive feature - it is the women. In today's
- [Improvisions of Reality...](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/04/05/improvisions-of-reality/) - By Professor Ziyadxan Aliyev, Honored Art Worker of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Doctor of Philosophy in Art History There are such creators in the fine arts of modern Azerbaijan that even their names generate a good mood for those who hear about them. One of them is Teymur Rzayev, the honored artist of Azerbaijan. From
- [Russian ‘Peacekeeping’ in Karabakh: Old Model, New Features, Mission Creep](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/04/03/russian-peacekeeping-in-karabakh-old-model-new-features-mission-creep/) - By Vladimir Socor Under the November 9–10, 2020 armistice declaration, Russia’s “peacekeeping” mission in Upper (Nagorno) Karabakh is limited to 1,960 motor-rifle troops with light weapons and armored personnel carriers. According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his end-of-year Q&A session with the public, any further inputs into this Russian mission would have to be approved
- [Hippocratic Oath - Conscience and Talent](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/03/26/hippocratic-oath-conscience-and-talent/) - Since the old times, physicians have been guided by the high ethical norm: “Non nocere!” that is first, do no harm to the life, health or rest of the patient! Respect for life and personality of a patient is the main line of the doctors’ ethics and this principle is as important today as it
- [The Washington Post Highlights Celebration of Novruz in Liberated Azerbaijani Shusha](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/03/24/the-washington-post-highlights-celebration-of-novruz-in-liberated-azerbaijani-shusha/) - The Washington Post, a well-known news agency has published an article highlighting the fact that for the first time since the Armenian occupation, the Novruz holiday is being celebrated in Shusha city. In an article named “Azerbaijani president marks Nowruz in retaken cultural city”, the author covers the visit of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to
- [The Orient is Known for its Delicacy](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/03/19/the-orient-is-known-for-its-delicacy/) - By Lala Bagirzadeh In Baku, conventional New Year’s celebration has taken place on the 31 December since the old Soviet days. And as such, the New Year holidays are hardly known for an abundance of snowfall or freezing cold weather. Perhaps, this “non-Christmassy” kind of weather might primarily affect kids during their winter school holidays.
- [America Should Be Doing More to Bring About a Peaceful Resolution of Armenia's Unlawful Occupation of Nagorno-Karabakh](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/06/america-should-be-doing-more-to-bring-about-a-peaceful-resolution-of-armenias-unlawful-occupation-of-nagomo-karabakh/) - Interview with Congress Mr. Michael E. McMahon of New York.AT: Dear Mr. McMahon, first of all, it would be interesting to know your opinion about US-Azerbaijani political relations.As a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs it has always been very clear to me and I have always advocated that
- [Ilham Aliyev on Historical Role of Turkey and Erdogan](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/03/05/ilham-aliyev-on-historical-role-of-turkey-and-erdogan/) - 'Turkey is our brother. Turkey is our great ally. The Azerbaijani people are very pleased that they have such an ally as Turkey,' Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said, speaking at the virtual Summit of Economic Cooperation Economic Cooperation Organisation. 'The peoples of Azerbaijan and Turkey, and I am sure many in the world are openly
- [How I Was Turned Away from Nagorny Karabakh](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/16/how-i-was-turned-away-from-nagorny-karabakh/) - By Artem Yefimov I as an admirer of Armenian temple architecture was mainly interested in ancient monasteries of Gandsasar and Dadivank in Nagorny Karabakh. My friend Max who had already been to Pridnestrovye, Southern Ossetia and Abkhazia as a photographer, was interested in modern life of post soviet non-recognized republic. We left for Karabakh on
- [Haji Zeynalabdin Tagiyev: Honor of Muslims of the Caucasus](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/17/haji-zeynalabdin-tagiyev-honor-of-muslims-of-the-caucasus/) - By Farhad Jabbarov He was called the “Father of the Nation” in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. An illiterate man from a poor family, he was mentioned in the media and books of his time more frequently than any state official or member of the intelligentsia. Haji Zeynalabdin Tagiyev was born to the
- [Synthesis of Civilizations and Cultures](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/03/synthesis-of-civilizations-and-cultures/) - By Moses Becker, researcher at the Institute for Human Rights of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. Historically Azerbaijan has always been at the crossroads of trade routes. Large and small states’ interests have been tied here. On the territory of the Republic was information exchange and dialogue among civilizations flushed from the West
- [The Liberation of Our Occupied Lands Brought Us Unspeakable Joy!](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/08/the-liberation-of-our-occupied-lands-brought-us-unspeakable-joy/) - By Tomris Azeri Rich with pride and patriotism, Azerbaijan's national anthem has the power to unite our people, no matter where we live. Azerbaycan! Azerbaycan! Ey qehreman övladın şanlı Veteni! Sendən ötrü can vermeye cümlə hazırız! Azerbaijan! Azerbaijan! Cherished land of brave people, We are ready to give our heart and life for you. Make
- [Meeting with the President Heydar Aliyev Bolstered My Interest in Promoting Azerbaijan Globally](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/09/meeting-with-the-president-heydar-aliyev-bolstered-my-interest-in-promoting-azerbaijan-globally/) - By Jeffrey Werbock In May of 1997, I came to Azerbaijan to participate in the grand opening celebration / concert of their recently renovated Opera House. On the last day of that hectic week of rehearsals, I was told that the president of Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev, learned that I was in Baku for this event
- [Switzerland's Stability is The Result of Its Political System Based on Federalism](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/06/switzerlands-stability-is-the-result-of-its-political-system-based-on-federalism/) - By Rovshan Pashazadeh An Interview with Mr Didier Burkhalter, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Switzerland. AT: Minister, Switzerland has attracted people from all over the world for centuries. Your country is rightly regarded as one of the most stable countries in Europe. The policy of long-term monetary support and banking secrecy has made Switzerland
- [Switzerland Holds a Unique Political System and Our System Came from The Influence of Our History](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/09/switzerland-holds-a-unique-political-system-and-our-system-came-from-the-influence-of-our-history/) - An interview with Ms Sabine Ulman Shaban, Ambassador of the Switserland to Azerbaijan AT: This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Azerbaijan. Are you satisfied with the level of political and economic relations between Switzerland and Azerbaijan? 21 January 1992 is when Switzerland recognized Azerbaijan as an
- [Eu-Azerbajan Relations An Ever-closer Partnership for a Better Future](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/06/eu-azerbajan-relations-an-ever-closer-partnership-for-a-better-future/) - By José Manuel Barroso The European Union was built as a project of peace and reconciliation in the aftermath of the Second World War. The idea underpinning it was to change confrontation into cooperation and integration. And this dream has fundamentally transformed the European continent into a region of long-lasting peace, stability and prosperity. What
- [Mountain Paradise](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/13/mountain-paradise/) - Azerbaijan has a very favorable geographical position. Situated on the crossroads between West and East, it is surrounded by mountains on three sides and abutting on the Caspian Sea on the fourth side. The nature itself has taken care of our country by surrounding it with its majestic and unapproachable mountains known as the Greater
- [Reza Deghati](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/25/reza-deghati/) - By Guivami Rahimli, PhD Reza Deghati, an Azerbaijani-Iranian born (Tabriz, 1952) photojournalist is today one of the best-known photojournalists in the world.REZA, as he is widely known, lives to shoot another day. No stranger to conflict, Reza brings image after winning image of never-before scenes to audiences around the world. A philanthropist, idealist, humanist, Reza’s
- [Between the Mountain and the Sea Birdwatching on the Caspian Coast](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/19/781/) - By Jill Sperandio The flora and fauna of Azerbaijan is varied and rich. The inventories of scientific organizations spell this out in dry, unromantic prose and numbers. They tell us of 9 climate zones with their related habitats, 256 species of birds and 120 migrants along the flyways on east and west shores of the
- [Baku the Capital of the Land of Fire](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/17/baku-the-capital-of-the-land-of-fire/) - Modern-day Baku meets the most exquisite expectations of tourists traveling from various parts of the world with anticipation to see historical monuments and state-of-the-art architectural buildings. The capital of Azerbaijan bears an imprint of cultures and historical events ranging from the dawn of civilization to the latest achievements of the country of Flames. In Baku,
- [Xinalig - A Village Too Far](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/15/xinalig-a-village-too-far/) - By Mike Walsh I was beginning to think so myself certainly. This was my fourth attempt to make it there and it is fair to say the others were quite a failure, some more spectacular than others. It was all Ruth's fault of course. She did a four-day horse-riding trek from Long Forest to Shahdag
- [The Founder of Azerbaijan Independence: Heydar Aliyev](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/10/the-founder-of-azerbaijan-independence-heydar-aliyev/) - By Rovshan Pashazadeh Individuals and statesmen create history -- historians write it. The life of Heydar Aliyev covers more than half of the Azerbaijan Republic's history, beginning in 1918, when the first Azerbaijani Republic was established. Each page of the last 50 years of Azerbaijan's history was created with the participation of Heydar Aliyev. Thirty-four
- [Article for Maxime Mardoukhaev](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/09/article-for-maxime-mardoukhaev/) - By Richard Schlesinger On a dusty road leading out of the mountains, a hundred or so villagers form a caravan leading horse-drawn carts laden with their belongings. In the distance, the sound of artillery blasts, the acrid smell of gunpowder, the swirling black smoke of houses burning. A young mother in the caravan carries a
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- [Gobustan: the Art in Stone](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/03/gobustan-the-art-in-stone/) - By Togrul Mashalla The history of Azerbaijan dates back to ancient times. Each year we learn more and more about the country's antiquity, lifestyle and traditions of our ancestors thanks to the work of Azerbaijani archaeologists. One of the monuments of antiquity, which shed light onto the life of ancestors, is the rock art of
- [The Official Washington is a Strong Supporter of the Southern Gas Corridor](https://azerbaijantoday.az/2021/02/03/the-official-washington-is-a-strong-supporter-of-the-southern-gas-corridor/) - An interview with Mr Richard Morningstar, US Ambassador to Azerbaijan. AT: Mr Morningstar, first of all, it would be interesting to know your opinion about US-Azerbaijani political relations.What is the state of the relations between the two countries under changing geopolitical processes? The situation in Ukraine once again emphasizes the importance of the current relations

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