The Mirza Fatali Akhundov House-Museum has displayed miniatures and paintings inspired by Nizami Ganjavi’s legacy. The art works were presented by talented artists from Azerbaijan and Georgia. The exhibition timed to the poet’s 880th anniversary was attended by the Azerbaijan Culture Minister Anar Karimov, cultural and public figures as well as representatives of culture and …
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Azerbaijan, Georgia trade turnover up by $161.1m
Azerbaijan increased the volume of trade turnover with Georgia by $161.1 million during the first five months of 2021, the State Customs Committee has reported. The trade turnover between the two countries amounted to $379 million, with exports amounting to $348.6 million and imports to $30.3 million. Thus, Georgia became Azerbaijan’s …
Read More »World passes 4M COVID-19 deaths, ‘an underestimate,’ says WHO chief
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 …
Read More »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 …
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