The worldwide competition awarded third place to the classical music composition honouring Shusha, the cultural centre of Azerbaijan, Azernews reports. Austrian composer, music theorist, and ethnomusicologist Aria Torkanbouri wrote the song “Shusha Resounds” in 2021. “Shusha Resounds” is a piece devoted to the memory of Uzeyir Hajibeyli, a renowned Azerbaijani composer, musicologist, …
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Azerbaijani President signs decree approving MoU with Iraq in tourism field
President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree approving the “Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of tourism between Azerbaijan’s State Tourism Agency and the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Historical Monuments of the Republic of Iraq”, Azernews reports. According to the decree, “Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the field …
Read More »Holding COP29 in Baku foreshadows Azerbaijan’s successful foreign policy
The UN Climate Change Conference is today the highest negotiating body for implementing the provisions of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Kyoto Protocol (KP) and the Paris Agreement (PA). These events started in 1995 and were initially small working sessions. Over time, they have become one …
Read More »Explore Azerbaijani tea drinking traditions
Tea has long been a beloved beverage enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. For millions of people, it is a go-to drink for those who need a boost of energy or want to relax with friends or family. Legend says that tea was first discovered over 4000 years ago in …
Read More »EBRD is ready to support Azerbaijan in organizing COP29
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is ready to support Azerbaijan in organizing COP29, Azernews reports, citing EBRD’s First Vice President Jürgen Rigterink telling at the meeting with Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov in the United Kingdom. The minister expressed his gratitude to the EBRD for its longstanding and continuous …
Read More »Right of return of Western Azerbaijanis discussed at international event
Deputy Chairman of the Western Azerbaijan Community, MP Kamal Jafarov represents the community at a high-level event on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Geneva, Switzerland, December 11-12, Azernews reports. K. Jafarov, who took part in the discussions within the framework of the event, …
Read More »Shahdag National Park turns seventeen
Seventeen years have passed since the establishment of the Shahdag National Park. Founded in 2006, the Shahdag National Park has become one of the most exciting places for tourists. The park is a perfect place to experience the awe and wonders of nature. The park was laid in an area …
Read More »Azerbaijan, China discuss cooperation in green energy
Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov received representatives of China Energy International Group Co., which has advanced experience in the field of green energy, Azernews reports. The meeting discussed cooperation to accelerate the transition to green energy in Azerbaijan. At the meeting, information was presented on the development of Azerbaijan’s energy sector in …
Read More »President of Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation meets with TURKPA Secretary General
President of the President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation Aktoty Raimkulova has met with TURKPA Secretary General Mehmet Sureyya Er. The meeting took place at the headquarters of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA), Azernews reports. Expressing gratitude for the invitation, Aktoty Raimkulova first of all congratulated the Republic …
Read More »Azerbaijan: Pivotal Geopolitical Player and Economic Powerhouse in S Caucasus
In the grand tapestry of geopolitics and economic transformations, Azerbaijan stands as a vivid and compelling character, its narrative woven with the intricate threads of strategic prowess and bold economic shifts. The country, much like a protagonist in an epic tale, finds itself at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and …
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