President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Ibrahim Taha. President Ilham Aliyev noted that cooperation with Muslim countries held a special place in Azerbaijan’s foreign policy priorities, adding that this cooperation had been successfully carried out both …
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Several events held in Azerbaijani Army on occasion of Armed Forces Day
On the occasion of 26 June – the Armed Forces Day, several events were held in the Army Corps, formations, and special educational institutions of the Azerbaijan Army, the Ministry of Defense told AZERTAC. At the events, the memory of national leader of the Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev and martyrs, who …
Read More »Azerbaijani president awards servicemen ahead of Armed Forces Day
President Ilham Aliyev has awarded a group of servicemen of the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry, Azernews reports. Under the decree, a group of servicemen of the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry is awarded for outstanding services in the defense and protection of the independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan, as …
Read More »Two Azerbaijani citizens extradited from Russia
Two Azerbaijani citizens have been extradited from Russia, the General Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan told Trend. On the basis of a petition from Azerbaijan’s Office, the Prosecutor General’s Office of Russia adopted decisions to extradite Azerbaijani citizens Gunduz Hasanli and Elnur Shahsuvarov in accordance with the Convention on …
Read More »Azerbaijan approves education agreement with Georgia
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree, approving the “Agreement on cooperation in the field of education between the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Georgia”, Azernews reports, citing Azertac. Under the decree, the above agreement, …
Read More »Azerbaijan approves agreement on agriculture with Kyrgyzstan – decree
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree on approval of “Agreement on cooperation in the field of agriculture between the Ministry of Agriculture of the Azerbaijan Republic and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic”, Azernews reports, citing Azertac. According to the decree, the above agreement signed on …
Read More »Azerbaijan, Romania celebrate 30-year anniversary of diplomatic ties
Azerbaijan and Romania enjoy strong and long-standing diplomatic relations for almost 30 years. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1992, the two countries share mutual interests in multiple areas, in particular, trade and energy. A spectacular gala concert was held at the Philharmonic Hall to celebrate the thirty years …
Read More »Azerbaijan, Bulgaria can play leading role in promoting cargo transportation between Europe and Asia – Ambassador
Azerbaijan and Bulgaria, which have favorable geographical location, can play a leading role in promoting international cargo transportation between Europe and Asia, Huseyn Huseynov, Azerbaijan’s ambassador to Bulgaria, said in an exclusive interview with Trend. “Transport is another priority area of cooperation between the two countries after energy. Relations between our …
Read More »Azerbaijan, Iran to work on preserving intangible cultural heritage
During his visit to Tehran, Azerbaijan Culture Minister Anar Karimov met with Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Ezzatollah Zarghami, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan Culture Ministry. Speaking about preserving cultural heritage, Anar Karimov praised Azerbaijani-Iranian joint work in the field of intangible cultural heritage, adding that various files …
Read More »Azerbaijani products on display at international exhibition in China
An international exhibition has kicked off in the Chinese city of Qingdao on the sidelines of the East Asia Marine Cooperation Platform. The Azerbaijan Trade House in Qingdao presents “Made in Azerbaijan” brand products, including wine and other alcoholic beverages, pomegranate juice, compotes, jams and tea in a special pavilion. …
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