“The Western Azerbaijan Community (WACC) condemns the biased statements made by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk at the UN Human Rights Council,” the community stated, Azernews reprots. “We expected the High Commissioner to condemn the grave consequences of Armenia’s occupation of Azerbaijani lands, including the destruction of religious …
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Azerbaijan, UN explore current state and prospects of relations
Jeyhun Bayramov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, met Monday with Gwi-Yeop Son, United Nations Development Coordination Office’s Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia on the sidelines of the latter’s visit to the country. During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the current state and future prospects of Azerbaijan-UN …
Read More »Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia discuss bilateral and multilateral cooperation
Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov met with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, during his official visit to the country. The meeting began with one-on-one discussions, followed by an expanded session involving both countries’ delegations. The sides discussed bilateral and multilateral ties, cooperation within …
Read More »Culture Minister pays tribute to Khojaly genocide victims
On the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the Khojaly genocide, one of the bloodiest tragedies in human history, the Azerbaijan Culture Minister Adil Karimli has visited the Khojaly Genocide Monument, Azernews reports. The flowers were laid in front of the monument and tribute was paid to the memory of the victims …
Read More »Iraq hosts scientific conference dedicated to shared historical heritage of Azerbaijani and Iraqi Turkmen
A series of events dedicated to the shared cultural and statehood history of Azerbaijani and Iraqi Turkmen, as well as the role of Iraqi Turkmen in the history of Azerbaijani statehood, were held in the cities of Tel Afar and Karbala, Iraq, with the co-organization of the Eurasian International Development …
Read More »President Ilham Aliyev receives President of International Ski and Snowboard Federation
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Johan Eliasch, President of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation, on February 23. The head of state highlighted that modern winter ski resorts have been established in Azerbaijan, making it possible to host international winter sports competitions. The President emphasized that …
Read More »Weekly review: Azeri Light crude sees price increase
This week, the average prices of Azeri LT CIF, Azeri Light FOB Ceyhan, and Dated Brent crude oil increased, while the average price of Urals (EX NOVO) crude oil saw a decline, Azernews reports. The average price of Azeri Light crude oil, based on CIF from Azerbaijan’s Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli field, rose by $0.1 …
Read More »Memorandum signed on cooperation between national theaters of Azerbaijan and Georgia
On February 22, the Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theater and Georgia’s Shota Rustaveli National Theater signed a Memorandum of Understanding to foster international cooperation. The agreement was formalized by Ilham Asgarov, Director of the Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theater, and Givi Guntadze, Director of the Shota Rustaveli National …
Read More »Economic Council and Supervisory Board of Azerbaijan Investment Holding convene for joint meeting
A joint meeting of the Economic Council and the Supervisory Board of the Azerbaijan Investment Holding was chaired by Prime Minister Ali Asadov. The agenda covered discussions on the current situation, key indicators, and prospects in the country’s oil and gas sector. Topics included the long-term development plans of SOCAR …
Read More »Collector Amir Oskoui: Azerbaijani carpets hold enormous value for global collectors
The art of carpet weaving is a form of magic, encapsulated in intricate designs. It is an art where every thread becomes part of a grand story, and each knot holds the secret of the craftsman. Carpet weaving is not merely the creation of beautiful items; it is a language …
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