For the first time in the history of the Foundation’s activities, the headquarters of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation hosted two-day meetings at the level of representatives of the foreign and culture ministries of the founding countries, experts in the field of cultural heritage, as well as project managers …
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Prospects of energy cooperation between Azerbaijan & the United States are to be discussed
Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov visited the United States of America, Azernews reports, citing the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Within the framework of the visit, it is planned to hold discussions and hold a number of meetings on the prospects of development of bilateral energy cooperation, projects implemented …
Read More »President Ilham Aliyev meets OSCE Secretary General in Munich
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has met with Secretary General of the OSCE, Deputy President of the Foundation Council, Munich Security Conference Helga Maria Schmid in Munich, at the latter’s request. The Secretary-General of the OSCE congratulated the head of state on his victory in the presidential …
Read More »Azerbaijan affirms itself pioneer of green energy projects in S Caucasus
In a bid to combat the escalating threat of climate change, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Azerbaijan, and Brazil have announced the formation of a “troika” alliance aimed at championing an international accord to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius. This strategic move underscores a concerted effort by these …
Read More »Azerbaijan celebrates Int’l Book Giving Day
International Book Giving Day is an annual celebration that aims to promote the love of reading. The idea for International Book Giving Day, which is celebrated annually on February 14, was conceived by Amy Broadmoore, founder of Delightful Children’s Books and The Curious Kid’s Librarian, in 2012, Azernews reports. This special day …
Read More »Gas reserves in European storages reached a record level
In mid-February, gas reserves in underground gas storages in Europe reached a record high of 73.4 bln m³, Azernews reports citing Gas Infrastructure Europe. Currently, Europe’s gas storages are 66.58 percent full. This is 15.38 percent more than the average for the same period of the last five years. On February 12, …
Read More »Turkmenistan, Iran discuss development of transport via Azerbaijan
Turkmenistan and Iran discussed the development of transport links between the countries of the region, including those passing through Azerbaijan, Azernews reports. The Turkmen delegation participated in the “Iranian Maritime Economy” forum (Turkmendenizderyayollary), during which issues of developing international trade and transport links between the countries of the region were discussed, according …
Read More »Azerbaijan State String Quartet leaves audience in awe
The Azerbaijan State String Quartet has performed a spectacular concert in the Church of the Saviour in Baku. The concert featured a lineup of talented soloists, including Farida Mammadova (soprano), Kamalia Ali-zadeh (piano), Stefano Muscaritolo (electric guitar), Yulia Motorina (1st violin), Soltan Mammadov (2nd violin), Vakhtang Imanov (viola), and Aleksey …
Read More »Enterprise Georgia launching new programme to support capital market development
Enterprise Georgia, the state agency promoting entrepreneurship, investment and exports, on Monday said it was launching a new programme to improve access to finance for domestic enterprises by promoting the capital market, in particular by stimulating the issuance of securities, Azernews reports, citing Agenda. Mikheil Khidureli, the CEO of the Agency, held …
Read More »Shusha Championship in Rhythmic Gymnastics wraps up
The Shusha Championship in Rhythmic Gymnastics has come to an end. The competition was co-organized by Shusha Children and Youth Development Centre and the Ocaq Sport Club among 9–11-year-old gymnasts, Azernews reports. Around 20 gymnasts took part in the competitions held at the Baku Olympic Sports Complex. The main purpose of the …
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