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A group of Azerbaijani soldiers serving within NATO’s “Resolute Support” mission in Afghanistan has returned to Baku on a rotating basis. The peacekeeping contingent of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces has been serving in Afghanistan since November 20, 2002. Currently, 120 servicemen, 2 medical officers and 6 headquarters officers of Azerbaijani …

Azerbaijan and Iran have discussed issues of ensuring border security at a meeting of the delegations led by chief of the Azerbaijan State Border Service (SBB) Elchin Guliyev and Iran’s Border Guard Commander Qasem Rezaee. The meeting was held in the Iranian city of Bilasuvar. The sides focused on issues …

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev has viewed a newly built Tufan type border guard ship, and military hardware, weapons and ammunition at the Shipyard and Repair Center of the Coast Guard of the State Border Service. Chairman of the State Border Service, …

Young Azerbaijani karate fighters will test their strength at the 28th Grand Prix Croatia to be held in Samobor on January 11-13. The tournament will bring together 1621 karate fighters from 23 countries.

Azerbaijani oil price has increased on the world markets. The price of a barrel of Azeri Light crude oil rose $2.86 to stand at $62.49.

The Chinese Travel Channel’s View World program has dedicated one of its series to Azerbaijan. The program highlights Azerbaijan’s history, rich cultural legacy, geographical position, economic opportunities, tourism potential, and cuisine. The program gives detailed information about the ancient places, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Icherisheher, legendary Maiden Tower, Gobustan …

According to AZPROMO, Azerbaijani entrepreneurs and businessmen will take part in a number of exhibitions to be held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on November 6-8, 2019. Azerbaijan’s representatives will join the exhibitions of Food Industry – 22nd International FoodExpo, Agriculture – 14th International Agroworld Exhibition, Logistics – 4th International ColdChain Exhibition, …