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 …
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Japanese Emperor`s birthday marked in Baku
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 …
Read More »Azerbaijan-Turkmenistan establish Joint Commission for transport, transit and logistics
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, …
Read More »Handicrafts Festival opens in Baku
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 …
Read More »Passenger traffic from Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan up – Civil Aviation Committee
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, …
Read More »Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan can become transit hub between Europe and Asia – Ambassador
Mutual trade between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan In the first 9 months of 2018, the mutual trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan increased by 65.6 percent, the Kazakh ambassador said.”Azerbaijan’s exports to Kazakhstan, amounting to almost $36 million, increased by 65.1 percent, while imports from Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan rose by more …
Read More »Azerbaijani carpets to be on display in South Korea for the first time
South Korea will host an exhibition of Azerbaijani carpets for the first time. The exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic will be co-organized by the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Seoul and the Korea Foundation.The “Carpets, Pearls of Azerbaijan” exhibition will run from November 26 until …
Read More »Official welcome ceremony held for Azerbaijani president in Ashgabat
An official welcome ceremony has been held for President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev at the Independence Square in Ashgabat.A ceremonial guard of honor was arranged for the Azerbaijani president at the square decorated with the national flags of the two countries.President of Turkmenistan Gurbangulu Berdimuhamedov welcomed President …
Read More »Military attachés of foreign countries in Azerbaijan visit military unit
According to the action plan approved by Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, military attachés accredited to the country visited a military unit and the Sangachal terminal.20 military attachés representing 17 countries were briefed on the military unit and the terminal.
Read More »Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan signed bilateral documents
Following the expanded meeting, a ceremony of signing Azerbaijan-Turkmenistan documents has been held with participation of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed “The Joint Declaration of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President …
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