The Azerbaijan State News Agency

POLITICS

Azerbaijan, European Union visa facilitation agreement likely to be inked very soon

Baku, December 9 (AZERTAC). “Azerbaijan hopes to sign a visa facilitation agreement with the European Union (EU),” deputy minister of Foreign Affairs Mahmud Mammadguliyev told journalists.

“The European Commission has presented a respective draft to EU Council. According to European partners of Azerbaijan, the issue can be solved in the end of the year or early 2012,” Mahmud Mammadguliyev added.

Share news on social media

Follow us on social network

Other news in this section

Azerbaijan to chair CICA in 2026–2028
  • 15.10.2026 [16:51]

Azerbaijan to chair CICA in 2026–2028

Baku Declaration adopted
  • 15.10.2026 [16:50]

Baku Declaration adopted

President: Peace remains fragile and must be protected and strengthened
  • 15.10.2026 [13:31]

President: Peace remains fragile and must be protected and strengthened

President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan prioritized strengthening CICA during its chairmanship
  • 15.10.2026 [12:56]

President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan prioritized strengthening CICA during its chairmanship

President Ilham Aliyev: Wars will continue until mechanisms are developed to ensure implementation of UN Security Council resolutions
  • 15.10.2026 [12:49]

President Ilham Aliyev: Wars will continue until mechanisms are developed to ensure implementation of UN Security Council resolutions

President of Azerbaijan: Armenia forced us into war
  • 15.10.2026 [12:49]

President of Azerbaijan: Armenia forced us into war

President Ilham Aliyev speaks about liberation of Azerbaijani territories at CICA Summit
  • 15.10.2026 [12:40]

President Ilham Aliyev speaks about liberation of Azerbaijani territories at CICA Summit

President of Azerbaijan highlights Armenia’s policy of occupation at CICA Summit
  • 15.10.2026 [12:37]

President of Azerbaijan highlights Armenia’s policy of occupation at CICA Summit

President: Azerbaijan actively opposes harmful practice of applying double standards in resolving inter-state conflicts
  • 15.10.2026 [12:28]

President: Azerbaijan actively opposes harmful practice of applying double standards in resolving inter-state conflicts

Türkiye to double Black Sea gas output with first floating production platform

  • [17:25]

Azerbaijan, Belarus discuss interparliamentary ties

  • [17:18]

Presidents of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan met in Baku and inaugurated Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Cable Line

  • [17:10]

Azerbaijan to chair CICA in 2026–2028

  • [16:51]

Baku Declaration adopted

  • [16:50]

Foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan discuss trilateral cooperation

  • [16:49]

Cambodian PM emphasizes need to achieve peace through dialogue and international law

  • [16:46]

Prince Harry and Meghan make first joint public appearance since surprise UK return

  • [16:45]

Sadyr Zhaparov: I support extending Azerbaijan’s CICA chairmanship until 2028

  • [16:37]

President of Tajikistan: Only through mutual respect and understanding, can we achieve our common goals

  • [16:35]

Sofia University, Austin Peay State University sign memorandum of cooperation

  • [16:31]

Lao President: Full-fledged CICA membership gives us a great sense of responsibility and entails obligations

  • [16:31]

® Invest in “EmbaFinans” NBCO bonds through Birbank Invest

  • [16:27]

Digital Communications” information system to be established in Azerbaijan

  • [16:25]

Wang Yi: China commends Azerbaijan’s CICA chairmanship

  • [16:22]

President Ilham Aliyev received Türkiye’s Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • [16:21]

President Ilham Aliyev met with Amir of the State of Qatar

  • [16:16]

Azerbaijan produces up to 20 million tons of oil in nine months

  • [16:12]

Azerbaijan’s cultural and tourism potential presented to French experts in Paris

  • [15:58]

Haaland becomes City’s record scorer in Champions League

  • [15:56]

® AccessBank and EBRD support expansion of international trade opportunities for entrepreneurs in Azerbaijan

  • [15:53]

Azerbaijan’s Special Forces conduct another training session of reservists

  • [15:49]

Azerbaijani rowers win four medals at Georgian tournament

  • [15:48]

Turkmenistan President: Azerbaijan’s CICA chairmanship is particularly significant, and we support it

  • [15:45]

Bulgaria’s parliament approves project for five more air defence systems

  • [15:42]

Ukrainian children enjoy memorable visit to Gabala State Historical and Artistic Reserve

  • [15:40]

Kazakh scientists set to reveal mystery of ancient silver headdress

  • [15:37]

Azerbaijan’s gas exports exceed 18 billion cubic meters in nine months

  • [15:33]

Vo Thi Anh Xuan: Azerbaijan has made an important contribution to strengthening international cooperation

  • [15:16]

Baku hosts 7th CICA Summit
President Ilham Aliyev addressed the event

  • [15:15]

Petroleum production in Kyrgyzstan grows 1.9-fold

  • [15:02]

Tokayev: Azerbaijan facilitates CICA’s greater role in addressing current geopolitical challenges

  • [14:36]

Shavkat Mirziyoyev calls on CICA to foster mutual trust across Asia

  • [14:32]

Azerbaijani boxers ready for action at U19 World Boxing Championships 2026

  • [14:26]

SOCAR President meets with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism

  • [14:13]

Azerbaijan Defense Minister meets with his Kyrgyz counterpart

  • [13:38]

Sports-FIFA postpones FIFAe Finals in Saudi Arabia following attacks

  • [13:35]

Failure to activate Hormuz fertilizer plan could trigger food crisis, UN official says

  • [13:32]

President: Peace remains fragile and must be protected and strengthened

  • [13:31]

Azerbaijan’s Defense Minister attends CIS Council of Defense Ministers meeting

  • [13:26]

President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan prioritized strengthening CICA during its chairmanship

  • [12:56]

Former Denmark coach Bo Johansson dies at 83, led team to 1998 World Cup Quarterfinals

  • [12:54]

President Ilham Aliyev: Wars will continue until mechanisms are developed to ensure implementation of UN Security Council resolutions

  • [12:49]

President of Azerbaijan: Armenia forced us into war

  • [12:49]

Kyrgyzstan, Czechia discuss Bishkek–Prague flight

  • [12:44]

President Ilham Aliyev speaks about liberation of Azerbaijani territories at CICA Summit

  • [12:40]

President of Azerbaijan highlights Armenia’s policy of occupation at CICA Summit

  • [12:37]

President: Azerbaijan actively opposes harmful practice of applying double standards in resolving inter-state conflicts

  • [12:28]

President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan plays an increasingly important role as a connecting hub in the Eurasian space

  • [12:21]

Laos accedes to CICA

  • [12:17]

Azerbaijan joins international seminar on empowring women’s agribusiness in Astana

  • [12:16]

Top stories update

  • [12:01]

Louvre risks closure without major renovation, museum president warns

  • [11:35]

Romania reports eight missing after ship fire in the Black Sea

  • [11:34]

Paris conference discusses Azerbaijan’s growing role amid changing geopolitical dynamics in the South Caucasus

  • [11:20]

18 killed as school roof collapses in NW Pakistan

  • [11:11]
China's Zhuque-2E rocket launches 10 satellites into space VIDEO

China's Zhuque-2E rocket launches 10 satellites into space VIDEO

Azeri Light sells for $124

  • [11:04]

Italian delegation visits Azerbaijan

  • [11:04]

Tourist boat sinks near Indonesia's Labuan Bajo, 29 rescued, 1 missing

  • [10:56]

Gold and silver prices rise on global markets

  • [10:55]

Yemeni premier calls Houthi attacks, siege of Taiz ‘war crime’

  • [10:54]

Azerbaijan, Czechia discuss prospects for transport and logistics cooperation

  • [10:52]

In Sri Lanka, human-elephant conflict takes deadly toll

  • [10:48]

Oil prices fall on global markets

  • [10:40]

Turkish club Fenerbahce suffer 6-0 defeat to Aston Villa in UEFA Champions League

  • [10:32]

President of Turkmenistan arrives in Azerbaijan

  • [10:24]

Azerbaijan and China discuss development of strategic partnership

  • [10:17]

Britain pledges £17M for repairs to Chernobyl nuclear plant damaged by Russia

  • [10:12]

Joint statement by Azerbaijan’s Media and Broadcasting Council and Ministry of Health

  • [01:44]

Dinner hosted on behalf of President Ilham Aliyev in honor of participants of 7th CICA Summit VIDEO

  • 14.10.2026 [22:47]

President Ilham Aliyev met with President of Tajikistan VIDEO

  • 14.10.2026 [22:29]

Panel discussion highlights new opportunities and development prospects for youth in Garabagh

  • 14.10.2026 [21:56]

President Ilham Aliyev met with President of Uzbekistan VIDEO

  • 14.10.2026 [21:56]

Speaker of Belarusian Parliament visits Aghdam

  • 14.10.2026 [21:36]

Lufthansa wins race for €1.2 billion stake in Portuguese carrier TAP

  • 14.10.2026 [21:03]

Who's to blame for the toxic haze choking South East Asia?

  • 14.10.2026 [20:47]

China's foreign trade maintains sound momentum in first three quarters

  • 14.10.2026 [20:45]

Garabagh Revival Fund participates in “Rebuild Garabagh – 2026”

  • 14.10.2026 [20:37]

New York hosts presentation of English edition of “Iravan Through the Language of Historical Documents" book

  • 14.10.2026 [20:34]

Mahrez joins Qatar's Al Shamal as a free agent

  • 14.10.2026 [20:24]

Baku Port and Kazakhstan’s ports explore closer operational coordination

  • 14.10.2026 [20:07]

Japanese municipalities with over 5 percent foreign residents increase 2.5-fold

  • 14.10.2026 [20:03]

Top stories update

  • 14.10.2026 [20:00]

Amir of Qatar arrives in Azerbaijan

  • 14.10.2026 [19:29]

Gara Garayev’s composition added to Swedish music school’s curriculum – EXCLUSIVE

  • 14.10.2026 [19:28]

“Falcons Meet - 2026” joint tactical flight exercise continues

  • 14.10.2026 [19:13]

Trump says major oil, gas, mineral exploration to begin in Greenland

  • 14.10.2026 [19:11]

President Ilham Aliyev met with President of Israel VIDEO

  • 14.10.2026 [19:08]

President Ilham Aliyev received Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs VIDEO

  • 14.10.2026 [19:04]

President Ilham Aliyev received member of Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee VIDEO

  • 14.10.2026 [19:03]

President Ilham Aliyev met with Vietnamese Vice President VIDEO

  • 14.10.2026 [19:02]

President Ilham Aliyev received Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism VIDEO

  • 14.10.2026 [19:01]

Azerbaijan expands international cooperation in hospitality sector

  • 14.10.2026 [18:56]

Bulgaria has committed EUR 80 Mln to NATO's Drone Edge initiative

  • 14.10.2026 [18:55]

® Azercell supports AWS Agentic Football Cup in Baku

  • 14.10.2026 [18:54]

Astana hosts discussions on Azerbaijan’s role in Middle Corridor development

  • 14.10.2026 [18:48]

President of Uzbekistan arrives in Azerbaijan

  • 14.10.2026 [18:40]

Arsenal to cut 60 jobs

  • 14.10.2026 [18:39]

Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh agree to develop inter-university cooperation

  • 14.10.2026 [18:30]