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President Aliyev in Munich: peace, power and new Caucasus reality

President Aliyev in Munich: peace, power and new Caucasus reality

President Ilham Aliyev’s presence at the Munich Security Conference this February carried a symbolism that extended well beyond diplomatic routine. Munich has obviously long been a political arena for strategic recalibration, a stage where global powers test narratives and regional leaders present their case to a sceptical international audience. This year, Azerbaijan's leader arrived not as the head of a country locked in frozen conflict, but as the president of a state declaring that its decades-long confrontation with Armenia is over.

Nation
Azerbaijan’s president calls for calm in relations with France

Azerbaijan’s president calls for calm in relations with France

“I think what is important is my meeting with President Macron at the end of last year, which was very positive, and we agreed to put a restart button. We are ready for that,” said President Ilham Aliyev during his interview with a correspondent from France 24 TV channel.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light CIF price falls to $69.57 per barrel in Italy

Azeri Light CIF price falls to $69.57 per barrel in Italy

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude at Italy’s Augusta port decreased by $0.46, or 0.66 percent, compared to the previous figure, reaching $69.57 per barrel on a CIF basis, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
S&P confirms ABIF credit ratings at BB/B with stable outlook

S&P confirms ABIF credit ratings at BB/B with stable outlook

International rating agency S&P Global Ratings has affirmed the long-term and short-term credit ratings of Azerbaijan Business Development Fund (ABIF) JSC at BB/B, assigning a stable outlook, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
South Caucasus stability promises $50–100 billion in annual trade - Forbes

South Caucasus stability promises $50–100 billion in annual trade - Forbes

“It's important to note that the visit takes place amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions and ongoing peace talks in Oman. The Trump administration views a stable, Western-aligned South Caucasus as a critical "nexus" to prevent Iranian expansion and secure non-Russian energy routes to Europe. The U.S. aims to remove the "frozen conflicts" that Iran and Russia have historically exploited to maintain leverage in the region.”

Armenian Aggression
Defense concludes in Ruben Vardanyan trial, final verdict pending

Defense concludes in Ruben Vardanyan trial, final verdict pending

The defense has concluded its statements in the ongoing trial of Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, who faces multiple charges under the Criminal Code of Azerbaijan, including crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, and financing terrorism.

World
Passenger plane slides off runway at Kazan airport

Passenger plane slides off runway at Kazan airport

A passenger plane slid off the runway at Kazan Airport in Russia. The aircraft, scheduled to fly the Kazan-Moscow route, was carrying 158 people on board, 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

Lifestyle
Valentine's Day in Baku: where love meets city's most romantic spots

Valentine's Day in Baku: where love meets city's most romantic spots

Baku in February is a city of contrasts: the Caspian's cold breath mixes with the warm glow of street lamps, and the historic stone walls of the Old City stand beside modern towers of glass and steel.

Culture
Int'l Mugham Center presents major work by Uzbek thinker [PHOTOS]

Int'l Mugham Center presents major work by Uzbek thinker [PHOTOS]

International Mugham Center has hosted a presentation of the Azerbaijani translation of "Muqaddimat al-Adab", a seminal work by the renowned Uzbek thinker Al-Zamakhshari, AzerNEWS reports citing the center.

Events
From energy to AI: What US-Azerbaijan strategic partnership really means

From energy to AI: What US-Azerbaijan strategic partnership really means

J.D. Vance’s visit to Baku and the signing of a US–Azerbaijan Strategic Partnership Charter mark more than a routine diplomatic upgrade. They reflect a renewed American interest in the South Caucasus at a time when global energy insecurity, supply-chain disruption and geopolitical fragmentation are reshaping Washington’s priorities.

Sports
FC Qarabag secures millions from UEFA Champions League

FC Qarabag secures millions from UEFA Champions League

UEFA has announced the revenues earned by clubs in the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League season, AzerNEWS reports. UEFA has announced the revenues earned by clubs in the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League season, AzerNEWS reports. The earnings of FC Qarabag, which was eliminated in the playoff stage of the tournament, have also been disclosed. The report states that the Azerbaijani club earned...

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