The Israeli Embassy of Israel in Baku, together with the Azerbaijan Internal Ministry (MIA) and other law enforcement agencies, held a drill in the embassy building, Azernews reports. The Israeli Ambassador to Azerbaijan, George Deek, noted that the exercise was successful. “We are grateful to the law enforcement and security agencies of …
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Protest action related to 32nd anniversary of the Khojaly genocide held in Germany
A protest action related to the 32nd anniversary of the Khojaly genocide was held in front of Cologne Cathedral, Azernews reports. Azerbaijanis living in Cologne and surrounding cities and representatives of communities with a friendly attitude towards Azerbaijan attended the protest action organised by the European Azerbaijan Centre. First, the National Anthem …
Read More »President Ilham Aliyev laid foundation stone for Khojaly genocide memorial
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has laid the foundation stone for the Khojaly Genocide Memorial in the city of Khojaly, met with representatives of the general public. The head of state met with the ceremony participants. Female resident: Welcome. May Allah bless you, Mr. President. It is the …
Read More »Azerbaijan, Pakistan unfold new chapter in defence cooperation
Azerbaijan and Pakistan are unfolding a new chapter in their bilateral cooperation as strategic partners. According to Pakistani sources, the two countries signed a deal on JF-17 Block-III fighter jets. Azerbaijan will purchase Pakistan-made fighter jets worth $1.6bn. In addition, a contract covers training pilots and the acquisition of ammunition …
Read More »Armenia resorts another provocation, shelling positions of Azerbaijani army
Units of the Armenian armed forces have shelled the positions of the Azerbaijani army with small arms, Azernews reports, citing the Defence Ministry. It is reported that on February 23, at 05:50, units of the Armenian armed forces shelled from their positions in the direction of Yukhary Shorja settlement in Basarkechar district …
Read More »Azerbaijan, Türkiye sign documents
A ceremony of signing documents has been held with participation of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. Azerbaijan`s Minister of Science and Education, Emin Amrullayev, and President of the Turkish Council of Higher Education, Erol Özvar …
Read More »Prospects of energy cooperation between Azerbaijan & the United States are to be discussed
Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov visited the United States of America, Azernews reports, citing the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Within the framework of the visit, it is planned to hold discussions and hold a number of meetings on the prospects of development of bilateral energy cooperation, projects implemented …
Read More »President Ilham Aliyev meets OSCE Secretary General in Munich
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has met with Secretary General of the OSCE, Deputy President of the Foundation Council, Munich Security Conference Helga Maria Schmid in Munich, at the latter’s request. The Secretary-General of the OSCE congratulated the head of state on his victory in the presidential …
Read More »Azerbaijani PM congratulates Georgian counterpart on his new appointment
Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ali Asadov has held a telephone conversation with newly appointed Georgian Premier Irakli Kobakhidze, Azernews reports. Ali Asadov congratulated Irakli Kobakhidze on his appointment as Prime Minister of Georgia and wished him success in his future endeavours. During the phone call, the sides hailed the …
Read More »Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan MFAs hold telephone conversation
Azerbaijani Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov and newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu, had a telephone conversation on February 7, Azernews reports. According to the press service department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jeyhun Bayramov congratulated his colleague on his …
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