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Azerbaijan, China expand transport quotas in boost to Middle Corridor

Azerbaijan, China expand transport quotas in boost to Middle Corridor

The decision by Azerbaijan and China to increase the quota for international road transport permits by fivefold marks a definitive turning point in the operational maturity of the Middle Corridor. This move is not merely a technical adjustment of administrative paperwork but a profound geopolitical and economic signal that the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route is transitioning from a conceptual alternative into a high-capacity artery of global trade.

Nation
Azerbaijan, Brazil explore new investment opportunities at Hannover Messe 2026

Azerbaijan, Brazil explore new investment opportunities at Hannover Messe 2026

Cooperation between AZPROMO and ApexBrasil has been discussed as both sides explore new avenues to deepen bilateral economic ties.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price jumps above $122 per barrel

Azeri Light oil price jumps above $122 per barrel

The price of Azerbaijan’s “Azeri Light” crude oil has recorded a notable increase on international markets, AzerNEWS reports. So, according to the report, the price of Azeri Light delivered on a CIF basis at Italy’s Augusta port rose by...

Business
Gold prices fall, while silver rises on global markets

Gold prices fall, while silver rises on global markets

Gold prices declined slightly in trading at the COMEX in New York, reflecting modest shifts in global precious metals markets, AzerNEWS reports. The price of one troy ounce of gold fell by...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Nikol Pashinyan lauds historic Armenia-Azerbaijan deputy PM visits

Nikol Pashinyan lauds historic Armenia-Azerbaijan deputy PM visits

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has lauded the historic reciprocal visits by Armenian and Azerbaijani deputy prime ministers, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Iran’s Supreme Leader rejects external influence in Gulf affairs

Iran’s Supreme Leader rejects external influence in Gulf affairs

Khamenei stressed the importance of strengthening regional stability and reassessing the role of external powers in Gulf affairs.

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
Arts Olimpia 2026 to gather young talents from across country [PHOTOS]

Arts Olimpia 2026 to gather young talents from across country [PHOTOS]

On May 2–3, 2026, a large-scale cultural event titled Arts Olimpia / International Olympiad 2026 will take place in Baku, bringing together approximately 2,000 participants from across the country, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
World marks Int'l Jazz Day with gala concerts and cultural events

World marks Int'l Jazz Day with gala concerts and cultural events

Every year on April 30, the world celebrates International Jazz Day, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Events
Azerbaijan–Vietnam relations: a path that began with Heydar Aliyev [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan–Vietnam relations: a path that began with Heydar Aliyev [PHOTOS]

During the Soviet era, Vietnam was considered one of the closest socialist countries to Azerbaijanis. As across the USSR, people in Azerbaijan closely followed the Vietnamese people's struggle against U.S. intervention with great admiration. Although former President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, visited Azerbaijan in 1959, bilateral relations did not display significant dynamism at the time. Interestingly, relations with Vietnam reached their peak during the final decade of the Soviet Union—largely thanks to national leader Heydar Aliyev.

Sports
Azerbaijan U-17 finish UEFA Development Tournament with victory

Azerbaijan U-17 finish UEFA Development Tournament with victory

Azerbaijan's U-17 national football team has played its final match in the UEFA Development Tournament, AzerNEWS reports.

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