Baku: There is no legal basis for de jure USAID’s operation in Azerbaijan from June 1, 2024, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stated at a joint press conference with Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Bayramov emphasized that USAID’s representation in Azerbaijan also lacks a legal foundation. He further highlighted that … Read more
Yerevan: A digital map is being developed to expose the mining activity in Armenia that is poisoning the environment, APA reports. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the Environmental Protection First Coalition, which unites NGOs fighting against Armenia’s mining industry activities that are impacting the ecology of the South Caucasus, is working on this new digital … Read more
Baku: Jeyhun Bayramov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with his Georgian counterpart Maka Botchorishvili to discuss the multifaceted aspects of the Azerbaijan-Georgia strategic partnership. The meeting, held on Thursday, began with one-on-one talks and expanded to include delegations from both countries. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the discussions focused on political, security, economic, and … Read more
Addis Ababa: Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Yalchin Rafiyev, led a government mission from the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on January 15-16, 2025. The visit aimed to explore opportunities for expanding cooperation between the two nations in various sectors. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the discussions focused on enhancing collaboration … Read more
Los Angeles: Revered US filmmaker and screenwriter David Lynch, known for his best director Oscar nominations for “Blue Velvet,” “The Elephant Man,” and “Mulholland Drive,” and for co-creating the cult drama series “Twin Peaks,” has died at the age of 78, his family confirmed. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, a statement released on Lynch’s Facebook … Read more
Baku: The Western Azerbaijan Community has issued a stern condemnation of a statement by Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dated January 15, 2025, which alleged crimes against Armenians in the Azerbaijan SSR. The community described the statement as groundless and slanderous, reminiscent of Armenia’s rhetoric prior to the Second Garabagh War. According to Azeri-Press News … Read more
Baku: The new Chairman of the Board has been appointed to the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDIA) of Azerbaijan. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Farid Osmanov has been selected for this prominent position. This leadership change marks a significant step for the agency, which plays a crucial role in the country’s technological advancement and … Read more
Baku: Azerbaijan is advancing its road infrastructure with the construction of more than 3,000 kilometers of roads in its liberated territories. This development is part of the “I State Program on the Great Return to the Liberated Territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan,” along with directives from the nation’s leadership. The plan includes designing and … Read more
Baku: Azerbaijan plays a substantial role in deepening the economic integration of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), as highlighted by Shahin Baghirov, chairman of the State Customs Committee. Baghirov made these remarks at the tenth meeting of Directors of the Customs Administration of OTS, emphasizing the impact of Azerbaijan’s ongoing regional and international projects. … Read more