Azerbaijani women occupy an irreplaceable position in the country’s history. One of them was the first woman diplomat in the East Sara Khatun. Sara Khatun was born in Bayandur region. She played an important role in the policy of Agqoyunlu state as an outstanding diplomat and public figure. She was …

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmar Mammadyarov has met with president of the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum Taha Ayhan on the sidelines of the 46th session of the Council of the Foreign Ministers of the OIC. The sides discussed the issues relating to the expansion of cooperation between Azerbaijan and …

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake has today struck the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea at 13:11, according to the Republican Seismic Survey Center of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 25 kilometers. Tremors were not felt.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and his daughter Leyla Aliyeva have watched a grand match “Baku 2019: Stars Final” held in front of the National Museum of Azerbaijan Literature named after Nizami Ganjavi. “Baku 2019: Stars Final” was organized as part of the series of events on …

Azerbaijan`s Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov has met with Foreign Ministry Undersecretary of the Republic of Iraq Hazim Al-Yousifi on the margins of the 46th session of the Foreign Ministers Council of the OIC. The Foreign Ministry Undersecretary of Iraq conveyed the sincere greetings of Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Alhakim and …

Representatives of the European Union of Gymnastics (UEG) have held two meetings with the local organizing committee of Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation in Baku. The sides discussed the organizational issues on the two European championships to be held in Baku in May. The meetings, dedicated to aerobic and rhythmic gymnastics, featured …

Azerbaijan exported 794.5 million cubic meters of gas to Turkey in December, becoming the country`s third largest gas supplier. According to Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA) report, Turkey`s gas import from Azerbaijan increased by 200 million cubic meters in December against the same period of the previous year. With …

Supported by the Embassy of India in Baku, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) of India will organize the 2nd edition of Best of India – Biggest Exclusive Indian Product Trade Show at Baku Sport Palace on 7-17 March. The series of shows held overseas have consistently presented Indian …

President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order on the development of Azerbaijani cinematography. The order aims to boost the government`s commitment to culture, preserve traditions of the art of cinema and modernize the country`s film industry. Under the Order, the Ministry of Culture is allocated AZN5 million to support creative …

Uzeyir Hajibayli is the founder of Azerbaijani written music and author of the first opera in the East. He was close to traditional Azerbaijani music and sought to maintain its best features in his own compositions. Uzeyir Hajibayli was born into an educated family in the heart of Karabakh-Shusha. The …