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In 2024, a total of 19 wells were drilled in the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli (ACG) oil field, exceeding the initial plan of 18 wells. This was stated by Russell Morris, bp’s Vice President for Wells in Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye, during the IADC Drilling Caspian 2025 conference in Baku, Azernews reports. Morris noted that …

Azerbaijan’s tourism potential was showcased at the “Pakistan Travel Mart” exhibition held in Karachi, Pakistan, organized by the Azerbaijan Tourism Bureau, Azernews reports, citing The State Tourism Agency. The Agency noted that the exhibition, attended by “Azerbaijan Airlines” CJSC and six tourism companies representing the country, featured a stand that provided information …

On February 3, 2025, a phone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, Baiba Braje, Azernews reports, citing the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry noted that during …

Azerbaijan has firmly positioned itself as a leading force in the green energy transition, actively driving renewable energy initiatives across the region. Serving as a vital bridge between Europe and Asia, Azerbaijan has cultivated strong strategic partnerships with Central Asian nations, particularly Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, to create a comprehensive framework …

Azerbaijan and Pakistan are keen to forge deeper cooperation in the defence industries. The history of military cooperation between the two countries dates back to Azerbaijan’s gaining independence, and this partnership reached a pinnacle last year with the JF-17 Thunder deal. In September 2024, Azerbaijan purchased Pakistani-made military aircraft that …

The Turkiye-Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan business forum discussed strengthening economic unity between the countries and increasing the effectiveness of business partnerships. Azernews reports that this was shared by Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov’s official X account. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan addressed the issue during his speech at the 2nd trilateral meeting of the Azerbaijani-Turkish-Uzbek …

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to President of China Xi Jinping on the occasion of the upcoming Spring Festival, Azernews reports. “Dear Mr. President, I am pleased to extend my sincere congratulations to you and, through you, to the friendly people of China on the occasion of …