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Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin have discussed prospects of cooperation in multiple spheres, Azernews reports, per the Cabinet of Ministers. In a telephone conversation on August 17, the sides expressed satisfaction about the development of the Azerbaijan-Russia strategic partnership and discussed prospects for expanding …

UK ambassador James Sharp has said that his country will expand cooperation with Azerbaijan in demining Karabakh, Azernews reports. “Mine detection dogs cope with this difficult task [demining] very well. Thanks to them, people’s lives are less at risk. We will work to continue and further expand the cooperation between …

Azerbaijan’s energy company Azerenergy is building a large overpass in the sea, Azernews reports per the company. In order to prevent the threat of stopping the operation of the Shimal (North) power plant, which can be triggered by a drop in the water level, work has begun on the construction …

Trade between Azerbaijan and Belarus increased to exceed $160 million in January-July of 2022. Official figures suggest that Azerbaijan exported goods worth $78.9 million to Belarus, while Azerbaijan`s imports from Belarus made $81.3 million in the first seven months of 2022. The trade between Azerbaijan and Belarus in January-December 2021 …

The Azerbaijani National Library has kicked off an exhibition dedicated to the 190th anniversary of Khurshidbanu Natavan, a great poetess and the daughter of Mehdi Gulu khan, the last ruler of the Karabakh khanate, Azernews reports via Azertac. Mustafa Chemenli’s book “Neychun Gelmez” and Beylar Mammadov’s book “Khurshidbanu Natavan” published by …

The members of Azerbaijani Diaspora have kicked off their 6th visit to Azerbaijan’s city of Shusha. During the trip, which brings together 98 diaspora members from 18 countries, the participants will familiarize themselves with the host of historical sites located in the city, including Jidir Duzu plain, Bazarbashi square, the …

Armenians are setting fire to woodlands in Azerbaijan’s Lachin District, Azernews reports. New photos and videos confirming the destruction of Azerbaijani lands by Armenians have been circulating on social media for many days. A video was released showing Armenians setting fire to the woodlands in Azerbaijan’s Lachin District. This demonstrates …