Caspian Oil&Gas 2017, the 24th International Caspian Oil and Gas exhibition, the largest energy sector event in the Caspian region, will take place from 31 May – to 3 June 2017 at Baku Expo Center. As a recognised international platform and the key event in the region’s oil and gas …
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Star Ambassador of Baku-2017 Islamic Games performed “Hello Baku- Anthem of Volunteers” together with volunteers
Baku-2017 Games volunteers and star ambassador of the Games Tunzala Aghayeva performed “Hello Baku- Anthem of Volunteers” together. Lyrics of “Hello Baku- Anthem of Volunteers” were written by Director of Baku-2017 Games Operating Committee Elchin Safarov and music was written by Star Ambassador Tunzala Aghayeva; it is the first song …
Read More »Media accreditation for Baku-2017 Islamic Solidarity Games extended
Application period of media representatives for media accreditation for Baku 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games to be held in 12-22 May, 2017 in Baku was officially extended. Initially applications’ deadline for Baku 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games media accreditation was until Friday, 31 March. Considering numerous media representatives’ appeals and requests on …
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David Coulthard admits he is jealous of current Formula 1 drivers getting the chance to race on the Baku City Circuit after being impressed by the newest addition to the calendar. Having previously been to Baku in his role as a Red Bull ambassador, Coulthard was one of the first …
Read More »THE INFLUENCE OF SYRIAN TALKS ON THE SOUTH CAUCASUS
The intra-Syrian talks in Astana on January 23 resulted from active diplomatic efforts by Russia, Turkey and Iran. Currently the three are synchronizing their diplomacy and military operations in the Syrian conflict. Despite the tangled web of disagreements between external and internal actors, the regional powers know that resolving the …
Read More »“The Lapshin Case: A Red Line in Azerbaijan’s Foreign Policy” – Fuad Chiragov
The arrest of a travel-blogger Alexander Lapshin, a citizen of Russia, Israel and Ukraine, by Belarusian authorities and his extradition to Azerbaijan (1news.az, February 7) is an interesting case for a number of reasons, and particularly in the context of the unresolved Karabakh conflict. His arrest mobilized influential Armenian expatriate …
Read More »Azerbaijan – vivid example of multicultural humanistic values and traditions in the Caucasus
he restoration of independence allowed the Azerbaijan Republic to confidently develop along the path of building a democratic, sovereign, law-governed and secular state. Both throughout its long history and at present, Azerbaijan has been striving to maintain good neighborly relations with all states and give a new impetus to intercultural …
Read More »BP presents 2016 year-end results in Azerbaijan
BP, the largest foreign investor in Azerbaijan’s oil and gas sector, revealed its 2016 year-end results. BP Azerbaijan, which is the operator of the block of Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli offshore oil and gas fields, as well as Shah Deniz gas and condensate field, reported that ACG continued to safely and reliably deliver …
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BP and Baku 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games sign a partnership agreement
BP and Baku 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games today signed an agreement that will see BP become the Official Oil and Gas Partner for the Games, which will be held in Baku from 12-22 May. This partnership is part of BP’s commitment to supporting the development of Azerbaijan’s sporting potential and …
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