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The State Tourism Agency of Azerbaijan is developing proposals to create modern infrastructure on the territory of the Yanardag State Historical-Cultural and Natural Reserve, Kenan Guluzade, head of the public relations department of the agency, told Trend.He said that at this stage, work actively continues on the reconstruction of the …

The World Bank (WB) supports Azerbaijan’s employment strategy and is eager to support the country’s employment action plan, Head of the WB Baku Office Naveed Naqvi told Trend.He noted that, the bank supports the Labor Ministry of Azerbaijan in this direction, adding that work to improve the existing pension system …

Azerbaijan has ranked 34th among 140 countries and first among former Soviet republics in terms of road quality, according to the Global Competitiveness Report.Azerbaijan made a big leap forward in the index, outclassing European countries such as Lithuania, Estonia, Slovenia, Norway, Ireland, Belgium and Italy.The top five in the index …

The Embassy of Japan in Azerbaijan has hosted a reception to mark Emperor’s birthday here.After the national anthems of the two countries were played, Ambassador Teruyuki Katori noted that under the Constitution the Emperor is the symbol of the unity of the Japanese people, and his birthday is celebrated as …

A joint Commission for Transport, Transit and Logistics between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan has been established, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy Shahin Mustafayev told a press conference.Minister Mustafayev noted that the Commission will contribute to further development of maritime, automobile, rail and air transportation, effective resolution of transit and import-export cargo transportation, …

By Laman Ismayilova The Handicrafts Festival has opened at  Kapelhaus German-Azerbaijani Cultural Society in Baku.The festival is held twice a year – fall and spring, providing a great opportunity to see the works of talented artists of the city. It’s an excellent opportunity for artists to express themselves through an art.The event …

In the first 9 months of this year, 41,200 airline passengers were transported from Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan, and 42,300 passengers traveled in the opposite direction, Civil Aviation Committee of Investments and Development Ministry of Kazakhstan told Trend.”During the same period last year, 42,000 airline passengers traveled from Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan, …