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Fundamental social reforms implemented on the instructions of President Ilham Aliyev, newly elected head of the Azerbaijani state in April 2018, the decrees and orders signed by him have ensured significant progress in the social development of Azerbaijan over the past four years, Trend reports. The work done and the projects being …

The current global situation has demonstrated to everyone that diversifying transportation routes and gas supplies is critical in the face of rising geopolitical conflict and tension. An unexpected cold spell in Europe has put the continent’s countries in a difficult position. Because their gas storage facilities were nearing capacity, the …

Azerbaijan and Korea discussed the current status of negotiations on projects in the fields of innovation and smart cities, which will be implemented by Azerbaijan’s Digital Development and Transport Ministry in collaboration with the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). The discussion took …

Azerbaijan’s Digital Development and Transport Minister Rashad Nabiyev and Pakistan’s BOL Media Group Chairperson Ayesha Shaikh have discussed opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the ICT sector. During the meeting, the parties discussed the opportunities for organizing training programs for Azerbaijani specialists in Pakistan. Emphasizing that the digital transformation is on the …

Switzerland will have to reduce consumption of Russian gas in the event of interruptions in its supply to Europe, Thomas Hegglin of the Swiss Gas Industry Association (VSG) said, Trend reports citing the AWP financial agency. According to Hegglin, despite this, the country will have an advantage over other countries due to …

Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov has met with representatives of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and Executive Vice President of ENGIE and President of the Eurogas International Association Didier Holleaux. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the issues on the global energy agenda, expansion of …

The Japanese ajmedia.jp news portal has widely covered Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev`s meeting with President of the European Council Charles Michel and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan in Brussels and its results. The articles also highlighted the statement of European Council President Charles Michel following the second trilateral meeting …