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Azerbaijan’s SCO partnership meets rise of Middle Corridor

Azerbaijan’s SCO partnership meets rise of Middle Corridor

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is entering a period in which connectivity and economic cooperation are becoming increasingly important alongside its traditional focus on regional security. As representatives gather in Bishkek, the organization’s evolving role offers an opportunity to consider a broader question: how can Eurasia’s increasingly connected economies make better use of their geographic advantages?

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev arrives in Kyrgyzstan on working visit [PHOTOS]

President Ilham Aliyev arrives in Kyrgyzstan on working visit [PHOTOS]

On August 31, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived in the Kyrgyz Republic on a working visit to attend the events of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Oil & Gas
AzerEnerji posts strong export growth in first seven months

AzerEnerji posts strong export growth in first seven months

Azerbaijan's AzerEnerji OJSC exported products worth $7.5 million in January-July 2026, marking an increase of $3.5 million, or 87.5%, compared with the same period last year.

Business
Why President Aliyev’s Kyrgyzstan visit matters for Eurasia’s new trade routes

Why President Aliyev’s Kyrgyzstan visit matters for Eurasia’s new trade routes

Against that backdrop, the Azerbaijani President's upcoming engagement in Bishkek carries significance beyond another high-level diplomatic visit. His participation comes as Kyrgyzstan hosts the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, bringing together major Eurasian powers and regional leaders. Azerbaijan has been a dialogue partner of the SCO since 2015 and has increasingly used the organisation's platforms to promote its role in Eurasian connectivity.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Russia to send more grain to Armenia in transit via Azerbaijan

Russia to send more grain to Armenia in transit via Azerbaijan

Another shipment from Russia to Armenia will be transported in transit through Azerbaijan.

World
Russian forces strike Nova Poshta terminal in Ukraine’s Odesa Region

Russian forces strike Nova Poshta terminal in Ukraine’s Odesa Region

Russian forces have struck a terminal belonging to Ukrainian delivery company Nova Poshta in Ukraine’s Odesa region, according to local authorities.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Aurigid meteor shower to illuminate night sky

Aurigid meteor shower to illuminate night sky

The Aurigid meteor shower will be active from August 28 to September 5, reaching its peak activity on September 1.

Culture
Filmmakers Union sets date for upcoming conference

Filmmakers Union sets date for upcoming conference

The Board of the Azerbaijan Filmmakers Union has held a meeting to discuss the union's current activities, organizational matters, membership issues and preparations for its upcoming conference.

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, Türkiye and Georgia strengthen military cooperation [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Georgia strengthen military cooperation [PHOTOS]

Final Planning Conference for the "Eternity-2026" computer-assisted command-staff exercise with the participation of military personnel from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Georgia, has concluded.

Sports
Azerbaijan Premier League's third round to conclude with two matches

Azerbaijan Premier League's third round to conclude with two matches

The third round of the Azerbaijan Premier League will conclude today with two matches on the final day of the round.

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