An Azerbaijani delegation led by Minister of Economy, Co-Chair of the Azerbaijan-China Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation Shahin Mustafayev has held several meetings as part of the visit to China. The Azerbaijani delegation met with Chinese Transportation Minister Li Xiaopeng. Mustafayev noted that Azerbaijan attaches special importance to …
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President Ilham Aliyev received Saudi Arabian delegation
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received a delegation led by Governor of the General Investment Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, co-chair of Azerbaijan-Saudi Arabia Joint Commission on Cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, investment, technology, culture, sports and youth Ibrahim bin Abdul Rahman …
Read More »Sara Khatun, first woman diplomat in East
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 …
Read More »Azerbaijan, İslamic Cooperation Youth Forum discuss expansion of cooperation
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 …
Read More »Earthquake hits Caspian Sea
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.
Read More »President Ilham Aliyev watched “Baku 2019: Stars Final”
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 …
Read More »Azerbaijan, Iraq hail bilateral ties
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 …
Read More »Baku to host Best of India – Biggest Exclusive Indian Product Trade Show
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 …
Read More »President Ilham Aliyev signs Order on development of Azerbaijani cinematography
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 …
Read More »Uzeyir Hajibayli- a musical pioneer
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 …
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