Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva have exressed condolonces over world famous actor Robert Hossein’s death. In his letter of condolences to the family of Robert Hossein, Aliyev said: “Together with Mehriban khanim [mode of address], we extend our profound condolences due to Robert Hossein’s demise-a prominent …

Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) Salim M. AlMalik has announced the start of the preparations for holding an international conference on the biography of the Prophet Muhammad in cooperation with the Muslim World League (MWL) and Mohammadia League of Scholars. The conference, which …

First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva has congratulated the people of Azerbaijan on 31 December-World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year. In a post on her official Instagram page, Mehriban Aliyeva said: “Dear fellow countrymen! I congratulate you on the occasion of 31 December- World Azerbaijanis …

On the eve of the New Year 2021, Nargis Publishing House has unveiled Nargis Book “Karabakh” – a special issue dedicated to Karabakh’s culture and history. Nargis Publishing House has released a tailor-made issue of Nargis Book for the first time in eight years. The publication intends to introduce the …

President Ilham Aliyev has congratulated Azerbaijanis living worldwide on Solidarity Day, Azertag reported today. December 31 marks the Solidarity Day of the World Azerbaijanis. The last day of December is annually celebrated as a day of Azerbaijani unity. The main idea of this holiday is the unity and solidarity of the …

“In accordance with the Combat Training Plan for 2020, approved by the Minister of Defense, practical training classes for servicemen are held in severe weather conditions and in various terrain,” Azerbaijan`s Ministry of Defense told AZERTAC. “Before the start of the classes, the leaders of the training sites have familiarized the …

The Heydar Aliyev Foundation has sent gifts to some 100,000 families on the occasion of the World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year, Azertag reported. The delivery of holiday gifts to low-income families and those related to other vulnerable groups have started on the initiative of the First Vice …

Azerbaijan State Translation Centre has released a book “About the mysteries of filmmaking” by the renowned Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky. The book includes author’s thoughts, scientific articles, as well as speeches and interviews on cinematic excellence. The book was translated by Farhad Abdullayev and edited by Rabiga Nazimgizi. A world …

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has received congratulations from a number of world leaders, including from Turkish and Russian counterparts, on the occasion of his 59th birthday. In a phone call to his Azerbaijani counterpart on December 24, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan  wished Aliyev the best of health and successes in his activities …

The 8th Azerbaijani-Russian Youth Forum was held virtually on December 22. The forum, chaired by Chairman of the National Council of Youth Organizations Azer Aliyev and Chairman of the Russian Council of Youth and Children’s Organizations Grigory Petushkov, was attended by members of parliament, government agencies, universities and media representatives. Speaking …