Climate finance will be first casualty of rising global militarism, says expert

As the COP30 approaches amid darkening geopolitical clouds — marked by rising rightwing extremism, corporate backtracking, and rising militarism — Ali T Sheikh, Pakistan’s leading expert on sustainable development and climate change, views the...

Azerbaijan to boost renewable energy potential through Karabakh and East Zangezur

The renewable energy potential in Azerbaijan is 27 gigawatts and this figure is aimed to be increased, said Chairman of the Milli Majlis Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Ecology, Sadig Gurbanov, during his speech at the round table held...

Azerbaijan’s expanding global role: Building bridges between East and West

In recent years, Azerbaijan has demonstrated a remarkable ability to transform itself from a country primarily known for its oil and gas resources into a dynamic player on the global stage. This transformation has not happened overnight; it has...

Climate Finance Will Be the First Casualty of Rising Militarism: Ali T. Sheikh Warns Ahead of COP30

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Azerbaijan’s digital transformation: Building a regional tech powerhouse

In recent years, Azerbaijan has firmly established the development of information and communication technologies (ICT) as a key priority of its state policy. This strategic choice reflects the country’s ambition to move beyond being an energy hub...

Uzbekistan’s Priorities in the Organization of Turkic States: A Factor Ensuring Sustainable Development of Turkic Countries

Fourth, alongside deepening cooperation in humanitarian, economic, and legal spheres, Uzbekistan consistently develops avenues of interaction related to coordinating responses to threats to regional stability. For example, at the Shusha Summit in...

Azerbaijan's Economy Minister: New legislation being developed for financial ecosystem

We plan to present the results of the new legislative framework in the financial ecosystem, said Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov at the “INMerge” Innovation Summit held in Baku today, APA-Economics reports. The Minister noted that significant...

FM: Confidence was expressed that OTS will be strengthened during Azerbaijan's chairmanship

Confidence has been expressed that the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) will be strengthened during Azerbaijan’s chairmanship, said Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov at the press conference on the conclusion of the 12th Summit of the OTS Council...

Climate Shocks, Governance Gaps and the Refugee Crisis in the Sahel

Yusuf Abdullahi stood beside the only well left in his town, its rim ringed with rust and water tinted a cloudy brown. For decades, the people of Bultu Briya, a village in Nigeria’s northeastern Adamawa State, had pulled their lives from this...

Private sector drives growth in employment contracts in Azerbaijan

Private sector drives growth in employment contracts in Azerbaijan 7 October 2025 17:38 (UTC+04:00) The report highlights that these developments support Azerbaijan’s transition toward a sustainable and inclusive post-oil economy while...

Expert: Azerbaijan's ecosystem is at an exciting growth stage - INTERVIEW

Baku, October 6, AZERTAC In recent years, Azerbaijan has been rapidly developing as a regional hub for innovation and startups. Thanks to its strategic location, young and talented generation, and government support, the country is gradually...

ING predicts resilient non-oil sector and gradual GDP recovery for Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is demonstrating significant progress on both economic and geopolitical fronts. This advancement has attracted the attention of major global financial institutions. Among them, the Dutch financial giant ING Group has recently published...

World Cotton Day: ‘Sustainable growth of cotton requires strong research, advanced tech’

LAHORE: A graceful ceremony was held at the Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) Multan to mark World Cotton Day, attended by a large number of agricultural scientists, industrialists, representatives of research institutions and farmers. The...

Nigar Arpadarai: Baku Climate Action Week showcased how to connect local with global solutions

Baku, October 6, AZERTAC The Baku Climate Action Week (BCAW2025) has successfully concluded, with in-depth discussions held on the most pressing issues of the climate agenda in the capital of Azerbaijan throughout a week, bringing together...

German companies unaware of Azerbaijan’s rapid economic growth – AHK Azerbaijan executive director

German companies are not sufficiently informed about the economic development of Azerbaijan, said Nargis Wieck, executive director of German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce (AHK Azerbaijan), at the “German-Azerbaijani Export Finance Conference...

Number of companies belonging to OIC countries in Azerbaijan announced

In January-August of this year, Azerbaijan's trade turnover with the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was close to $6 billion, said Deputy Minister of Economy Elnur Aliyev during his speech at the Azerbaijan Halal...

2nd AZHAB Forum highlights halal industry’s role in sustainable development

The 2nd Azerbaijan Halal Business (AZHAB) Forum has officially opened in Baku, bringing together government officials, international experts, academics, and business representatives from across the world under the theme “Halal industry as a source...

Azerbaijan launches twin green projects to drive sustainable growth

Azerbaijan launches twin green projects to drive sustainable growth 28 September 2025 08:30 (UTC+04:00) In a world increasingly conscious of environmental footprints, Azerbaijan is quietly steering itself onto the fast lane of green innovation....

FM: Declaration of TRIPP route that will ensure travel between Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan is an important step

“To give our cooperation a more substantive and sustainable character, we must strengthen our economic potential and develop mutual investments and trade among the members of our organization,” said Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov during the...

AzerGold Chairman holds discussions with Kyrgyzstan's Ambassador [PHOTOS]

Chairman of the Board at AzerGold CJSC Zakir Ibrahimov has met with the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Azerbaijan Maksat Mamytkanov, Azernews reports. During the meeting, Ibrahimov emphasized the shared Turkic cultural ties between the two nations...