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Baku, June 15, AZERTAC

Prime Minister Ali Asadov visits grave of National Leader Heydar Aliyev in Alley of Honors

Azerbaijan’s MFA: We welcome agreement reached between the U.S. and Iran

Shusha hosts international conference on “Regional Contribution to Global Security: Peacebuilding in the South Caucasus”

Another shipment sent to Armenia in transit through territory of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's Minister of Defense extends condolences to Pakistani side

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CIS delegation visits DOST Center for Inclusive Development and Creativity
  • 15.10.2026 [21:58]

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  • 15.10.2026 [21:40]

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Baku hosts “Garabagh Realities: The Opportunities of Digital Media and Its Social Impact” panel discussion
  • 15.10.2026 [20:17]

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  • 15.10.2026 [20:00]

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Azerbaijan, Paralympic committees discuss launching joint initiatives
  • 15.10.2026 [19:46]

Azerbaijan, Paralympic committees discuss launching joint initiatives

Azerbaijan assumes chairmanship of CIS Advisory Council on Labor and Social Protection
  • 15.10.2026 [18:46]

Azerbaijan assumes chairmanship of CIS Advisory Council on Labor and Social Protection

Cambodian PM emphasizes need to achieve peace through dialogue and international law
  • 15.10.2026 [16:46]

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

Sadyr Zhaparov: I support extending Azerbaijan’s CICA chairmanship until 2028
  • 15.10.2026 [16:37]

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

President of Tajikistan: Only through mutual respect and understanding, can we achieve our common goals
  • 15.10.2026 [16:35]

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

IEA members to accelerate release of 100M barrels as oil markets remain tight

  • [22:29]

Caspian Construction Week highlights youth involvement in Garabagh’s revival

  • [22:26]

CIS delegation visits DOST Center for Inclusive Development and Creativity

  • [21:58]

Baku hosts international conference on inclusive employment

  • [21:40]

President Ilham Aliyev’s social media accounts shared video on inauguration of Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Cable Line VIDEO

  • [21:12]

Türkiye prepares local climate action projects for COP31 Climate Change Conference

  • [20:54]

Chinese companies explore investment opportunities in Azerbaijan’s agricultural sector

  • [20:52]

Iranian deputy FM hails Azerbaijan’s efforts to advance regional cooperation

  • [20:40]

Baku hosted 7th CICA Summit
President Ilham Aliyev addressed the event VIDEO

  • [20:34]

Azerbaijan ranks second as Türkiye’s top gas supplier for August

  • [20:28]

Baku hosts “Garabagh Realities: The Opportunities of Digital Media and Its Social Impact” panel discussion

  • [20:17]

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  • [20:00]

Azerbaijan, Paralympic committees discuss launching joint initiatives

  • [19:46]

Central Bank of Azerbaijan Governor attends World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings

  • [19:29]

Osaka grapples with severely aging water and sewage systems

  • [19:27]

Lautaro Martinez suffers hamstring injury and will miss the Milan Derby

  • [19:12]

Azerbaijan’s CICA chairmanship serves to strengthen regional ties, minister says

  • [19:05]

President Ilham Aliyev’s social media accounts shared video on 7th CICA Summit VIDEO

  • [18:55]

Azerbaijan assumes chairmanship of CIS Advisory Council on Labor and Social Protection

  • [18:46]

Israel records 35 beach drowning deaths in 2026

  • [18:34]

President Ilham Aliyev met with Amir of Qatar VIDEO

  • [18:10]

Sri Lankan minister: CICA will continue to grow and strengthen during Azerbaijan’s chairmanship

  • [18:08]

Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry: Azerbaijan plays a significant role in ensuring efficient transport systems

  • [17:46]

Azerbaijan and Cambodia enhance cooperation in digital development

  • [17:45]

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 VIDEO

  • [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]

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  • [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 VIDEO

  • [16:21]

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]

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]

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  • [12:21]
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Laos accedes to CICA

  • [12:17]

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  • [12:16]
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  • [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]

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  • [11:11]
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  • [11:04]

Italian delegation visits Azerbaijan

  • [11:04]

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  • [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]

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  • 14.10.2026 [21:03]