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Baku, April 1, AZERTAC

AZERTAC presents the top news as of 20:00 today:

Another shipment of Russian grain to Armenia transits through Azerbaijani territory 

Landmine blast injures one in Aghdara district 

Azerbaijani flag raised at Italy’s Miravalle Hill 

Azerbaijani PM meets with Turkish Cypriot counterpart

Russia thanks Azerbaijan for assisting in delivery of humanitarian aid to Iran

Azerbaijani PM meets with OTS Secretary General

Chairman of Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers visits Azerbaijan 

Portugal plans to open embassy in Azerbaijan 

Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister arrives in Azerbaijan 

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