Tag Archives: Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is utilizing water from the Caspian Sea to develop alternative water resources for Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, Azernews reports that this was stated by Asad Shirinov, an advisor to the State Water Resources Agency, at the COP29 event titled “Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Water Management. Shirinov highlighted the growing challenge …

The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) continues in Baku on November 17, with the Parliamentary Meeting organized jointly by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the Milli Majlis (Parliament) of Azerbaijan, Azernews reports. A session titled “Addressing Climate Vulnerability: Promoting a Comprehensive …

A group of Azerbaijani civil society representatives have issued a joint statement regarding the violence and injuries they suffered at the behest of the US congressman. Azernews presents the statement: “We, a group of Azerbaijani NGO representatives, appeal to the law enforcement agencies of the Republic of Azerbaijan and declare …

On the second day of the COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijani Member of Parliament and Vice-Rector of ADA University, Fariz Ismailzade, shared his thoughts on the significance of the event and Azerbaijan’s long-term vision for sustainable development in an interview with Azernews. Reflecting on the opening ceremony and the first full …

On November 13, the Ministry of Economy will organize a High-Level Session with the World Economic Forum on the topic “The Power of Collaboration: Uniting Forces for Net Zero,” Azernews reports. The event will take place in Baku from today until November 22, as part of the 29th session of the Conference …

Shahdag National Park is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit this autumn, especially as the weather begins to cool and the landscape transforms into a breathtaking canvas of vibrant fall colors. Established in December 2006, the park was created with the primary goal of protecting the unique mountain …

The Ahmed Parvez Art Gallery in Karachi, Pakistan, has hosted the opening of the exhibition “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Azerbaijan,” organized by the Arts Council Azerbaijan and Arts Council Pakistan as part of the World Cultural Festival Karachi 2024, Azernews reports. The event drew numerous art enthusiasts, artists, creative professionals, and officials …

The second group of Georgian travelers arrived in Shusha. The members of the delegation are expected to visit the sights of Shusha and get acquainted with the restoration and construction works carried out in the city. Tourists will especially visit Natavan Palace, “Khan Gizi” spring and Shahbulag, as well as …

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) held a meeting with executives from various banks, convening under the wider Presidium of the Azerbaijan Banks Association, as shared by CBA Chairman Taleh Kazimov on X, Azernews reports. “During the meeting, we reviewed the banking sector’s results for the third quarter and discussed medium-term goals. …

Efforts to improve Azerbaijan’s water resource management, ensure water security, and expand drinking water access have led to a new pilot project focused on desalinating sea water. Initiated by a presidential decree, the project aims to advance socio-economic development by introducing innovative technologies in drinking water production, Azernews reports. As part of …