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Joint press statements of Presidents of Azerbaijani and North Macedonia
AZERBAIJAN, March 11 - Statement by President Ilham Aliyev - Dear Madam President, Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Madam President, I would like to once again sincerely welcome you to Azerbaijan. This is your second visit to...

Ilham Aliyev received UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology in Khankendi
AZERBAIJAN, July 4 - 04 July 2025, 12:12 On July 4, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation of the United Arab Emirates led by Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, in Khankendi....

Azerbaijan: Empowering mine survivors through purposeful reintegration into the community
From survivors to awareness-raising facilitators Over the last two years, Recognizing the need for empowering survivors, one of our landmark initiatives was encouraging survivors of landmines and Explosive Remnants of War( ERW)-related incidents...

Ilham Aliyev inspected site designated for Khankendi-Shusha cable car construction
AZERBAIJAN, July 3 - 03 July 2025, 15:45 On July 3, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev inspected the site designated for the construction of the Khankendi-Shusha cable car. The head of state was briefed on the technical...

Azerbaijan Hosts Cop29 In Baku: Showcasing Global Climate Leadership And Commitment To Sustainability
Azerbaijan is proud to host the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. BAKU, BAKU, AZERBAIJAN, November 21, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Azerbaijan is proud to host the...

Ilham Aliyev attended inauguration of Ahmadbayli-Fuzuli-Shusha highway
AZERBAIJAN, July 3 - 03 July 2025, 10:55 On July 3, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration of the Ahmadbayli-Fuzuli-Shusha highway. Saleh Mammadov, Chairman of the Board of the State Agency of Azerbaijan...

UN Human Rights office is concerned about detention of Russian journalists
(MENAFN) The UN Human Rights office (OHCHR) voiced concern on Friday regarding press freedom in Azerbaijan following the detention of several Russian journalists. Moscow has condemned the arrests as “unlawful.” On Monday, Azerbaijani police raided...

CTO Highlights Tourism Sustainability in Quarterly Webinar Series
The first webinar in the series is scheduled for February 17 and will provide actionable strategies related to carbon footprint reduction BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, January 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) kicks...

First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva extends Christmas congratulations to Azerbaijan's Christian community
AZERBAIJAN, January 6 - 06 January 2025, 21:10 First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva shared a post on her official social media pages on the occasion of Christmas. "I sincerely congratulate the entire Christian...

To Her Excellency Ms. Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia
AZERBAIJAN, June 25 - 25 June 2025, 11:00 Dear Madame President, On behalf of myself and the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my sincere congratulations to you and your people on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Slovenia —...

Address of Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of the Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis and the New Year
AZERBAIJAN, January 1 - Dear compatriots. We are successfully concluding the year 2024. All the goals we set at the beginning of the year have been met. Our country has developed confidently. Our country's international reputation has increased...

Pakistani PM addresses climate-related threats, proposing low-emissions corridor
(MENAFN) At the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit held in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif put forward a proposal for creating a regional low-emission corridor. He emphasized that ECO member countries are...

Ilham Aliyev reviews works at “Lakeside” Hotel and Ski Club construction within Shahdag Tourism Complex
AZERBAIJAN, January 2 - On January 2, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, and their family …

From Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization
AZERBAIJAN, December 30 - 30 December 2024, 19:37 His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Your Excellency, It is with great sorrow that I have learnt of the tragic accident involving Azerbaijan Airlines plane,...

Azerbaijan’s green shift: Energy transition, COP29 commitments, and US collaboration
The following article is based on research conducted under the State Department’s Title VIII Fellowship, for the Black Sea Program at MEI. During summer 2024, the author traveled to Baku and Karabakh and interviewed 15 policymakers from various...

Azerbaijan's First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva visited Bibiheybet Shrine Complex
AZERBAIJAN, August 27 - To His Excellency Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine Dear Mr. President, On the occasion of Ukraine's national holiday – Independence Day, I sincerely congratulate you and, through you, the entire people of...

CTO to Champion Caribbean Climate Resilience at COP29 in Baku
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN, November 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will bring its advocacy to the global stage at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), currently taking place in Baku,...

Azerion publishes interim Q2 and H1 2024 results
Platform growth and improved efficiency driving performance Highlights of Q2 2024 Total Revenue of € 138.7 million in Q2 2024, up 24% from € 111.7 million in Q2 2023 (excluding the social card games portfolio divested in Q3 2023), mainly driven by...

Spiro Highlights Commitment to Sustainable Development Goals at COP Event in Baku
NAIROBI, KENYA, December 5, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Spiro, Africa's largest electric vehicle (EV) company, is proud to announce its participation in the COP 29 event in Baku, where showcased its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable...

Ilham Aliyev received credentials of incoming ambassador of Albania to Azerbaijan
AZERBAIJAN, October 31 - 31 October 2024, 11:11 On October 31, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, received the credentials of Besart Kadia, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of...