The world is not in good shape in fighting COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization on Wednesday as the WHO chief announced the passing of the 4 million mark in fatalities, which he said is a likely underestimate, according to Anadolu Agency. “We have just passed the tragic milestone …
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Prosecutor generals of Caspian states sign declaration on Caspian Sea’s protection
The prosecutor generals of the five Caspian states – Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Russia – signed a declaration on cooperation in the protection of the Caspian Sea, Trend reports. The document was signed at a meeting of prosecutor generals of the states of the Caspian region, which was held on on …
Read More »Azerbaijan, Pakistan set up Chamber of Economic Cooperation
Baku and Islamabad have set up the Pakistan-Azerbaijan Chamber of Economic Cooperation (PAKAZCHAM) to develop and deepen economic cooperation between the two countries, local media has reported. Membership of the Chamber will soon be open to legal and commercial structures of both countries, with Baku hosting the permanent representation of …
Read More »US welcomes release of Armenian detainees in exchange for information to facilitate demining in Azerbaijan
The United States welcomes the release by Azerbaijan of 15 Armenian detainees in exchange for Armenia sharing information with Azerbaijan that will facilitate humanitarian demining, Trend reports citing the US embassy in Azerbaijan. “These actions follow Azerbaijan’s June 12 release of Armenian detainees and Armenia’s decision to provide Azerbaijan information …
Read More »Azerbaijani and Turkish Air Forces discuss expansion of relations
Azerbaijan`s Deputy Minister of Defense – Commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Ramiz Tahirov has met with a delegation led by Commander of the Air Force of Turkey, Army General Hasan Kucukakyuz, who is on a working visit to Azerbaijan. The Turkish delegation first visited the grave of national …
Read More »Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan mull implementation of joint projects
The implementation of joint projects between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have been discussed during the meeting between Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov with the Board Chairman of Samruk-Kazyna JSC and KazMunayQaz JSC, the country’s economy ministry press service reported on July 5. During the meeting, it was noted that relations between …
Read More »Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan agree to boost ties
Azerbaijan and Central Asian country Kyrgyzstan have reached an agreement to bring bilateral relations to a new level. During the meeting held between Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov and Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Minister Ruslan Kazakbaev, the sides agreed to boost ties by activating the work of the joint intergovernmental commission on trade …
Read More »International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation hosts event on Bela Bartok’s year
The International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation has hosted an event dedicated to the 140th anniversary of the birth of the world-famous Hungarian composer Bela Bartok. İn her opening remarks, president of the Foundation, Gunay Afandiyeva, noted that the entire life and creative path of Bela Bartok is an example …
Read More »SOCAR says blast in Caspian Sea caused by mud volcano eruption
The blast that occurred in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea on July 4 had been caused by mud volcano eruption in Dashli Island, the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) reported today. “A mud volcano where natural combustion took place, has been found 30 km off the coast …
Read More »Greece exempts nationals of Azerbaijan from entry restrictions
Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Friday added five countries to the list of countries whose citizens are exempted from entry restrictions to Greece, Trend reports citing Greek City Times. CAA’s current entry-ban notam was also extended to Thursday July 8. Permanent residents of the European Union and the Schengen area are …
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