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Answering journalists’ questions at the Chernobyl International Forum held in Italy, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban described Azerbaijan as a strategically important country for the European Union, Azernews reports. The Hungarian Prime Minister stated, “Azerbaijan closely cooperates with Europe. Currently, Azerbaijan has become a country of strategic importance. Therefore, as the chairman …

September 8 marks International Literacy Day, an important occasion celebrated by UNESCO since 1967 to emphasize the significance of literacy for individuals, communities, and society as a whole. This year’s theme, “Promoting Multilingual Education: Literacy for Mutual Understanding and Peace,” highlights the value of learning in multiple languages to foster …

Baku will host the Azerbaijan-Pakistan Business Forum on September 16, Azernews reports, citing Pakistani Media. Ahead of the forum, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, met with Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Privatization, Board of Investment and Communications Abdul Aleem Khan, to discuss bilateral cooperation. They also exchanged views on the upcoming business …

Chinese companies have expressed their significant interest in engaging with Azerbaijan’s renewable energy sector, driven by the country’s untapped potential in green energy. Einar Tangen, a senior researcher at the China Globalisation Centre, highlighted that the collaboration could encompass various areas, including the development of green energy corridors, energy storage systems, …

Pakistan and Azerbaijan are advancing their economic and trade relations, focusing on expanding bilateral and multilateral cooperation across various sectors. During a recent meeting at the residence of Pakistan’s Deputy Chairman of the Senate, Syedaal Khan, Azerbaijani Ambassador Khazar Farhadov and Khan discussed strategies to strengthen economic ties and address …

In a significant move to boost local expertise and strengthen regional infrastructure, “AzerEnergy” OJSC, in partnership with the State Employment Agency, has conducted a comprehensive training program for employees at small hydroelectric power plants in Lachin. This initiative, part of Azerbaijan’s broader reconstruction efforts, includes advanced training on hydraulic facility …

On August 23, a conference titled “Women’s Education in the Green World: From Yesterday to Today” took place in the Western Azerbaijan Community, Azernews reports. The event marked the 140th anniversary of the Yerevan Girls Gymnasium. Among the highlights was the historical overview of the St. Ripsim Girls’ School in Yerevan. Founded …