Azerbaijan has strongly condemned the terror attack on the Russian embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, Azernews reports, citing the Foreign Ministry. “We are saddened by the news of the death of two Russian diplomats and Afghan citizens as a result of the terror attack on the embassy of the Russian Federation …
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Azerbaijani peacekeepers evacuate UN workers, French citizens in Kabul airport
On the morning of August 17, Azerbaijani peacekeepers ensured the safe evacuation of over 100 employees of the UN and other international organizations from the Kabul International Airport, local news sources have reported. Moreover, the Azerbaijani peacekeepers are currently engaged in evacuating about 100 French citizens leaving Afghanistan in a hurry for their …
Read More »Azerbaijan, Afghanistan discuss expansion of cultural cooperation
Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Culture Anar Karimov has met with the Afghan ambassador to the country Amanullah Jayhoon to discuss the expansion of cultural cooperation between the two countries. The minister said the people of Azerbaijan and Afghanistan were bound up by the common historical and cultural values. He hailed Azerbaijan-Afghanistan …
Read More »Azerbaijan, Afghanistan discuss opportunities for expanding cooperation
Azerbaijan`s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has held a phone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammad Haneef Atmar. The ministers discussed the latest situation in the region. They stressed the importance of implementing the trilateral statement signed on November 9, 2020. Discussing a number …
Read More »Azerbaijan sends humanitarian aid to Afghanistan over COVID-19
Azerbaijan has sent medical supplies to Afghanistan to help it fight against COVID-19, Embassy of Afghanistan in Azerbaijan reported in its official Facebook page on June 25. The medical and humanitarian aid, amounting to 4,5 tons was delivered from Baku to Kabul by plane on June 25. The Embassy, on behalf of the people of …
Read More »Azerbaijani, Afghan FMs hold phone talk
On May 31, Azerbaijan`s Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov had a telephone conversation with his Afghan counterpart Mohammad Haneef Atmar. Minister Atmar expressed that his country at the level of the Head of State attaches great importance to expanding the bilateral cooperation relations. He noted with satisfaction Azerbaijan’s support for international …
Read More »Azerbaijan`s FM meets with National Security Adviser of Afghanistan
Azerbaijan`s Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov has met with National Security Adviser of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Hamdullah Mohib on the sidelines of the 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Baku. The sides hailed the current level of development of the Azerbaijani-Afghan relations. The Afghan official highlighted the latest …
Read More »Baku hosts reception on centenary of Afghanistan’s independence
A reception to mark 100th anniversary of Afghaqnistan’s independence has been organized in Baku. The event started with the performance of the national anthems of Azerbaijan and Afghanistan. Addressing the event, Afghan Ambassador Khairullah Spelenai highlighted the development of Afghanistan-Azerbaijan relations. Commending Azerbaijan for constantly supporting Afghanistan in all spheres, …
Read More »Azerbaijan, Afghanistan explore prospects for transport and ICT cooperation
Azerbaijan’s Minister of Transport, Communications and High Technologies Ramin Guluzade has met with Minister of Finance, Afghan President`s Chief Adviser Mohammad Humayon Qayoumi to discuss the ways of developing cooperation between the two countries in the fields of transport, transit and ICT. They exchanged views over the implementation of joint …
Read More »Group of Azerbaijani peacekeepers return from Afghanistan
A group of Azerbaijani soldiers serving within NATO’s “Resolute Support” mission in Afghanistan has returned to Baku on a rotating basis. The peacekeeping contingent of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces has been serving in Afghanistan since November 20, 2002. Currently, 120 servicemen, 2 medical officers and 6 headquarters officers of Azerbaijani …
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