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US seeks bigger role in Azerbaijan’s energy, transit expansion [COMMENTARY]

US seeks bigger role in Azerbaijan’s energy, transit expansion [COMMENTARY]

Washington wants in on Azerbaijan's pipelines and energy infrastructure, a senior US official said in Baku, as the two countries deepen economic ties following Trump's White House peace deal with Armenia.

Nation
Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Georgia to hold trilateral foreign ministers’ meeting in Istanbul

Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Georgia to hold trilateral foreign ministers’ meeting in Istanbul

The 10th trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Georgia will take place in Istanbul tomorrow, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light Crude falls below $100 per barrel

Azeri Light Crude falls below $100 per barrel

Azerbaijan's Azeri Light crude oil price fell by $1.30, or 1.29 percent, to $99.48 per barrel on a CIF basis at Italy's Augusta port.

Business
Fitch: Azerbaijan aims to reduce non-oil deficit under 2027-2030 fiscal strategy

Fitch: Azerbaijan aims to reduce non-oil deficit under 2027-2030 fiscal strategy

Fitch Ratings has stated that Azerbaijan’s fiscal strategy for 2027–2030 envisages reducing the country’s non-oil primary deficit to 13% of GDP by 2029, based on an assumed average oil price of $65 per barrel, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan signals possible future visit to Baku, reaffirms multi-vector foreign policy

Pashinyan signals possible future visit to Baku, reaffirms multi-vector foreign policy

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has stated that he intends to develop Armenia’s international relations in a “multifaceted” direction, including participation in future high-level events in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Simonyan: “Monkeys” handing out bribes will end up in prison

Simonyan: “Monkeys” handing out bribes will end up in prison

Armenian Parliamentary Speaker Alen Simonyan has accused opposition forces of engaging in vote-buying during the country’s parliamentary elections, warning that those involved would face consequences after the vote, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan showcases its cultural heritage in Turkmenistan [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan showcases its cultural heritage in Turkmenistan [PHOTOS]

A large Azerbaijani delegation led by Minister of Culture Adil Karimli has arrived in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, ahead of the highly anticipated Azerbaijan Culture Days, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan unite to honor classic poets Shirvani and Azadi in Arkadag [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan unite to honor classic poets Shirvani and Azadi in Arkadag [PHOTOS]

As part of the ongoing Days of Azerbaijani Culture in Turkmenistan, a joint scientific conference was held in the city of Arkadag to celebrate the enduring legacies of two iconic literary figures: Azerbaijani poet and educator Seyid Azim Shirvani (1835–1888) and renowned Turkmen poet Dovletmammet Azadi (1695–1760), AzerNEWS reports.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Events
Azerbaijan joins global dialogue at Zero Waste Forum 2026 in Istanbul [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan joins global dialogue at Zero Waste Forum 2026 in Istanbul [PHOTOS]

The forum has brought together state representatives from 183 countries, ministers, the United Nations and other international organizations, as well as business leaders, academic institutions, financial organizations, and civil society groups.

Sports
Azerbaijani gymnasts advance to finals at Acrobatic and Aerobic Gymnastics World Cup

Azerbaijani gymnasts advance to finals at Acrobatic and Aerobic Gymnastics World Cup

Athletes continued their qualifying performances on the second day of the Acrobatic and Aerobic Gymnastics World Cup, with several Azerbaijani representatives securing places in the finals, AzerNEWS reports.

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