Azerbaijani female weightlifter Sabina Azimova (55kg) has won a bronze medal at the 5th International Qatar Cup in Doha. Azimova secured the medal after scoring a total of 166kg, with a lift of 74kg in the snatch and 92kg in the clean and jerk.
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Azerbaijan, India discuss economic cooperation
By Leman Mammadova India and Azerbaijan enjoy close and friendly relations and have an active cooperation between them in many areas including political, commercial and investment, educational and cultural. Economy Minister Shahin Mustafayev met Indian ambassador Sanjay Rana, who completed his diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan. During the meeting, the sides exchanged …
Read More »President Xi expresses readiness to continue efforts with President Aliyev to achieve new success in China-Azerbaijan relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of his birthday. “I extend my sincere congratulations and best wishes to you on the occasion of your birthday,” President Xi Jinping said. “China-Azerbaijan relations have maintained dynamic development tendency in recent years,” he said. “Bilateral ties …
Read More »Opera stars to perform at Kremlin Palace
By Laman Ismayilova Opera stars Yusuf Eyvazov, Anna Netrebko, Andrea Bocelli and Olga Peretyatko will hold a joint concert at the State Kremlin Palace on June 4. The opera singers will perform both classical arias and popular melodies. The concert will be accompanied by a symphony orchestra and choir, Trend Life reported. Yusif Eyvazov …
Read More »Azerbaijani oil sells for $56.52
The price of Azerbaijani oil has decreased on the world markets. The price of a barrel of Azeri Light crude fell $2.68 to stand at $56.52.
Read More »UEFA Europa League Hall of Fame coming to Baku
The Hall of Fame, a UEFA Europa League museum, will be set up in Baku between December 22 and January 7 as part of preparations for the final game scheduled for May 29, 2019. Those whose hearts beat with football and who want to journey through the unforgettable moments in …
Read More »Azerbaijani chess players to compete at King Salman World Cup in St. Petersburg
Azerbaijani top chess players including GMs Shahriyar Mammadyarov and Rauf Mammadov will test their strength at the King Salman FIDE World Rapid Championship to be held in St. Petersburg, Russia from December 26-28. It is 15 rounds Swiss tournament with a prize fund of USD 1,150,000. Time control is 15+10. …
Read More »Azerbaijan hosts high- level human capital forum
A high-level human capital forum has kicked off in Baku. The forum aims to assist the government of Azerbaijan in accelerate financing for human capital investments. The three-day forum, organized by the Government of Azerbaijan and the World Bank, will feature a series of presentations and discussions on the role …
Read More »President Ilham Aliyev received delegation of Astrakhan region
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received a delegation led by acting Governor of the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation Sergei Morozov. The head of state hailed Sergei Morozov’s visit to Azerbaijan shortly after his appointment, and described this as a sign of successful cooperation. President …
Read More »Azerbaijani parliament approves 2 Azerbaijani-Russian docs
Two Azerbaijani-Russian documents were put to vote and adopted at a plenary session of the Azerbaijani parliament Dec. 18, Trend reports. The Azerbaijani MPs submitted for discussion the draft law “On approval of Joint Statement on Priority Areas for Economic Cooperation between President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of …
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