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Azerbaijan’s liberated territories create new opportunities for economic ties with Iran, Iran’s East Azarbaijan Province Deputy Governor-General Ali Jahangiri said. The remark was made during Jahangiri’s meeting with Azerbaijan’s Entrepreneurs Confederation President Mammad Musayev this week. Congratulating Azerbaijan on liberating its territories during the 44-day-war with Armenia, Jahangiri shared his …

UK continues to explore other options to bring UK knowledge and support to assist Azerbaijan in demining, UK Ambassador to Azerbaijan James Sharp told Trend. In Sharp’s words, it’s clear that Azerbaijan faces a huge task in dealing with all the mines and unexploded ordnance. “I’m pleased that the British government, …

The Mirza Fatali Akhundov House-Museum has displayed miniatures and paintings inspired by Nizami Ganjavi’s legacy. The art works were presented by talented artists from Azerbaijan and Georgia. The exhibition timed to the poet’s 880th anniversary was attended by the Azerbaijan Culture Minister Anar Karimov, cultural and public figures as well as representatives of culture and …

Azerbaijan increased the volume of trade turnover with Georgia by $161.1 million during the first five months of 2021, the State Customs Committee has reported. The trade turnover between the two countries amounted to $379 million, with exports amounting to $348.6 million and imports to $30.3 million. Thus, Georgia became Azerbaijan’s …

The world is not in good shape in fighting COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization on Wednesday as the WHO chief announced the passing of the 4 million mark in fatalities, which he said is a likely underestimate, according to Anadolu Agency. “We have just passed the tragic milestone …

The prosecutor generals of the five Caspian states – Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Russia – signed a declaration on cooperation in the protection of the Caspian Sea, Trend reports. The document was signed at a meeting of prosecutor generals of the states of the Caspian region, which was held on on …

Baku and Islamabad have set up the Pakistan-Azerbaijan Chamber of Economic Cooperation (PAKAZCHAM) to develop and deepen economic cooperation between the two countries, local media has reported. Membership of the Chamber will soon be open to legal and commercial structures of both countries, with Baku hosting the permanent representation of …