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The 11th Congress of the Azerbaijan Composers’ Union has been held at the Uzeyir Hajibayli Concert Hall, Azernews reports. Azerbaijan Culture Minister Adil Karimli, members of the Azerbaijan Composers’ Union Board, public and cultural figures attended the event. Chairperson of the Azerbaijan Composers’ Union, Corresponding Member of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, …

On January 27, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the credentials of Gorazd Renčelj, incoming Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Slovenia, Azernews reports. The Ambassador presented his credentials to the head of state. President Ilham Aliyev then held a conversation with the ambassador. Ambassador Gorazd Renčelj …

On January 27, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Jonathan Missner, Co-Founder and Board Member of the Israel Economic Forum, Azernews reports. President Ilham Aliyev emphasized that, as has been the case throughout history, representatives of various religions and faiths, including the Jewish community, live today in an atmosphere …

A retrospective exhibition of works by the chairperson of Creative Women Association, senior researcher at the Institute of Architecture and Art, PhD in Art Studies Afag Huseynova has been presented at Azerbaijan Artists’ Union, Azernews reports. The exhibition opened its doors at Vajiha Samadova Exhibition Hall. Themed “Between Yin and Yang,” the …

The fourth round of Azerbaijan-Pakistan bilateral political consultations is underway in Islamabad, with both sides emphasizing the importance of enhancing their strategic partnership. Azernews reports that Azerbaijan’s delegation is led by Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov, while Pakistan’s delegation is headed by Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch. The consultations cover a wide …

Turkic states should accelerate their efforts in promoting green energy, according to Mehmet Sureyya Er, Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA). Azernews reports that Er made this statement during the second meeting of the Health Committee Chairs of TURKPA member parliaments, held at Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis (Parliament). …

Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Cahit Bağcı, made a farewell visit to the Western Azerbaijan Community on January 22 as his term of service in Azerbaijan comes to an end. Azernews reports that Aziz Alekbarli, Chairman of the Community’s Board of Directors and Member of Parliament, first expressed condolences to the diplomat …