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Azerbaijan’s deputy minister of agriculture attends World Food Forum 2025 in Italy
Baku, October 17, AZERTAC An Azerbaijani delegation led by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sarvan Jafarov participated at the 2025 edition of the World Food Forum (WFF) flagship event, kicked off today at the headquarters of the Food and...

Baku hosts D-8 High-level Climate and Urban Dialogue
Baku, October 18, AZERTAC Baku hosted the D-8 High-level Climate and Urban Dialogue, aiming to align the Climate and Urban Actions with the D-8 Decennial Roadmap (2020-2030). In his remarks, Punjul Nugraha, II Director of the D-8, and moderator of...

Azerbaijan signs new agreements with African countries
Baku, October 17, AZERTAC The 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was held in Kampala, the capital of Uganda on October 15-16. An Azerbaijani delegation led by Samir Sharifov, Deputy Minister of...

Solar, wind projects redefine Azerbaijan’s energy economy
In recent years, the global energy landscape has undergone a profound transformation, driven by the urgent need to combat climate change and transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources. Azerbaijan, a country traditionally known for its oil and...

Ilham Aliyev: Relations between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are a model of brotherhood and trust
As Astana prepares for the official visit of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, Kazinform News Agency shares an exclusive interview with His Excellency. During the conversation, President Aliyev spoke about his view of...

Over past decades, brotherly nations Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan built relations of genuine ...
As Astana prepares for the state visit of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, Kazinform News Agency shares an exclusive interview with His Excellency. During the conversation, President Ilham Aliyev spoke about his view of...

Making of regional powerhouse: Nakhchivan redefines Azerbaijan’s economic map
Making of regional powerhouse: Nakhchivan redefines Azerbaijan’s economic map 18 October 2025 13:45 (UTC+04:00) Nakhchivan’s industrial sector is no longer a peripheral player in Azerbaijan’s economy. With 82.1% of its industrial output stemming...
China's urban transformation offers insights on global sustainability, says UN-Habitat chief
(Xinhua) 16:00, October 18, 2025 KHANKENDI, Azerbaijan, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- China's experience in urban transformation offers valuable insights for addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and inequality, UN...

President Ilham Aliyev: Investment cooperation between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan is strengthening
“Investment cooperation between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan is also strengthening,” President Ilham Aliyev said during his interview with Kazinform News Agency. “Azerbaijani investments in Kazakhstan’s economy have reached $225 million, while Kazakh...

Azerbaijan joins International Water Convention event in Geneva
Baku, October 17, AZERTAC An Azerbaijani delegation participated in the 6th joint meeting of the Working Group on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and the Working Group on Monitoring and Assessment held in Geneva, Switzerland. The...

Azerbaijan hosts first-ever D-8 week, strengthening ties within developing nations alliance
Azerbaijan has taken a major step in enhancing its engagement within the Developing Eight Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), following the discussions held between President Ilham Aliyev and the D-8 Secretary-General during their meeting...

Azerbaijan's transport experience highlighted at international event in Paris
Baku, October 17, AZERTAC Alish Ismayilov, expert for Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, attended an international roundtable on "Accessibility of Persons with Disabilities to Transport" held by the International Transport...

Azerbaijani Ombudsman addresses international conference in Malta
Baku, October 17, AZERTAC Sabina Aliyeva, Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan, participated in an international conference on the theme “Upholding Good Governance in Challenging Times: The Role of the Ombudsman”...

Over past decades, brotherly nations Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan built relations of genuine strategic and allied partnership - President Ilham Aliyev
Baku, October 18, AZERTAC As Astana prepares for the state visit of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, Kazinform News Agency shares an exclusive interview with His Excellency. During the conversation, President Ilham Aliyev...

President: Azerbaijani investments in Kazakhstan’s economy have reached $225 million
"The scope of trade and economic cooperation between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan is very broad. We are pleased to note the steady growth of trade and economic interaction. Both countries are consistently implementing joint initiatives, expanding...
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev addresses 4th meeting of Asian Cultural Council of ICAPP
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev addressed the participants of the 4th meeting of the Asian Cultural Council of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties, APA reports. The address reads: "Dear event participants,...

New road section will be built in Georgia to Azerbaijani border
A tender has been announced for the construction of the second section of the Tbilisi-Rustavi road of the Tbilisi-Red Bridge international highway, which runs to the Azerbaijani border in Georgia, APA's local bureau reports, citing Municipal...
Interview: China's urban transformation offers insights on global sustainability, says UN-Habitat chief
KHANKENDI, Azerbaijan, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- China's experience in urban transformation offers valuable insights for addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and inequality, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive...

MFA: Day of Restoration of Independence is symbol of revival of Azerbaijan's statehood traditions
“October 18 – Day of Restoration of Independence is a symbol of our people’s will for freedom and the revival of our statehood traditions,” MFA posted on its “X” account on the occasion of the Day of Restoration of Independence, APA reports. “On...
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Azerbaijan participates in Geneva session on transboundary water management [PHOTOS]
The 6th joint session of the Working Groups on Integrated Water Resources Management and Monitoring and Assessment under the International Water Convention on Transboundary Waters was held in Geneva, Switzerland, Azernews reports. Azerbaijan was...