Azerbaijan’s Defence Minister Col-Gen Zakir Hasanov and Deputy Minister, Air Forces Commander Lt-Gen Ramiz Tahirov are visiting Turkey, the ministry reported on September 14. The senior defence officials visit Turkey at National Defence Minister Hulusi Akar’s invitation, the report added. As part of the visit, Hasanov and Tahirov are to meet the Turkish top brass and attend the …
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President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan is one of the leading countries in the world in terms of natural gas supply
“The supply of natural gas in the country has reached 96-97 percent today. According to this indicator, Azerbaijan is one of the leading countries in the world,” said President Ilham Aliyev as he received in a video format heads of executive authority appointed to Jalilabad and Shamkir districts. “In recent …
Read More »Azerbaijan’s Embassy holds meeting with Azerbaijanis living in Estonia
A meeting has been held with Azerbaijanis living in Estonia in the House of Azerbaijan in the capital, Tallinn. The event, organized on the initiative of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Estonia, highlighted the activity of Azerbaijani communities aimed at protecting the country’s national interests abroad. Touching upon Azerbaijan’s 44-day Patriotic …
Read More »Delegation of Kazakh Parliament visits Azerbaijani Shusha and Fuzuli
The visiting delegation led by Aygul Kuspan, Chair of the International Relations, Defence and Security Committee of the Mazhilis (lower house) of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, travelled to the towns of Shusha and Fuzuli on 12 September, Trend reports citing Azerbaijani parliament. Deputy Chair of the Azerbaijani Parliament and …
Read More »Chief of General Staff of Azerbaijani Army pays official visit to Turkey
First Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan – Chief of General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army Lieutenant General Karim Valiyev is on an official visit to the Republic of Turkey. As part of the visit, it is planned to hold a number of meetings of the Azerbaijani …
Read More »Azerbaijan Army conducts another course for long-term active military servicemen
In addition to officer and warrant officer training course in the military units of the Ministry of Defense, the Training and Education Center of the Azerbaijan Army organizes courses for citizens wishing to serve as long-term active military servicemen in the army several times a year, Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry told AZERTAC. …
Read More »Azerbaijani FM, Turkic Council chief mull upcoming Istanbul summit
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Turkic Council Secretary-General Baghdad Amreyev have discussed preparations for the council summit in Istanbul in 2021, the Foreign Ministry reported on September 9. The Baku-based meeting held on September 9 focused on wide-ranging issues on the Turkic Council agenda, including the upcoming events, especially the …
Read More »Iran’s Ardabil Province and Azerbaijan to improve economic, trade relations – Iranian official
The economic and trade relations between Iran’s Ardabil Province (north-western Iran) and Azerbaijan will further develop with the support of officials of the two countries, Deputy Governor of Ardabil Province Arjang Azizi said, Trend reports citing the Ardabil Province Governor Office’s information portal. He made the remark at a meeting with Azerbaijani …
Read More »Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry: It is sovereign right of every state to conduct various exercises in the territory within its international borders
“It is the sovereign right of every state to conduct various exercises in the territory within its international borders. To date, Azerbaijan has conducted numerous military exercises on its territory, including joint exercises with the participation of partner countries. The joint tactical training launched in Lachin district is of similar …
Read More »Azerbaijani FM meets with Qatari State Minister
Azerbaijan`s Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov has met with a delegation led by State Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi. Minister Jeyhun Bayramov warmly welcomed the delegation of the friendly country of Qatar and spoke about the deep cultural and religious ties …
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