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Azerbaijan prepares first Sukuk sale in push to broaden capital markets

Azerbaijan prepares first Sukuk sale in push to broaden capital markets

For Azerbaijan, integrating this asset-backed architecture into its financial framework serves a multi-layered strategic purpose, starting with an influx of foreign direct investment that has historically remained out of reach. The global Islamic finance market controls trillions of dollars, concentrated heavily within the cash-rich sovereign wealth and private equity funds of the Gulf Cooperation Council nations.

Nation
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry reaffirms support for refugees in World Refugee Day statement

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry reaffirms support for refugees in World Refugee Day statement

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan issued a statement in connection with June 20 – World Refugee Day.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan boosts gas production

Azerbaijan boosts gas production

From January to May this year, Azerbaijan produced 20.935 billion cubic meters of natural gas.

Business
AzerGold and Somali Development Bank explore cooperation opportunities

AzerGold and Somali Development Bank explore cooperation opportunities

The parties agreed to maintain communication through their respective departments responsible for international project development in order to explore concrete partnership opportunities in the future.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan to send 1,000 tons of diesel fuel to Armenia

Azerbaijan to send 1,000 tons of diesel fuel to Armenia

On June 21, 17 wagons carrying a total of 1,000 tons of diesel fuel will be dispatched from Bilajary station in Azerbaijan to Armenia.

World
No fees for Hormuz passage during ceasefire period, Trump says

No fees for Hormuz passage during ceasefire period, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that there will be no fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz during a 60-day ceasefire period.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Exhibition 'Threads of Remembrance' opens at National Carpet Museum [PHOTOS]

Exhibition 'Threads of Remembrance' opens at National Carpet Museum [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum has opened the "Threads of Remembrance" exhibition, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Azerbaijani author presents book in Tokyo

Azerbaijani author presents book in Tokyo

The event was organized following the book’s strong sales performance and growing interest in Azerbaijan among Japanese readers.

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
Earthquake hits Caspian Sea

Earthquake hits Caspian Sea

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 18 km beneath the earth’s surface.

Sports
Baku to host European Aquatics Conference for first time [PHOTOS]

Baku to host European Aquatics Conference for first time [PHOTOS]

For the first time in Baku, a conference of the European Aquatics will be held, jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Azerbaijan Swimming Federation (ASF), AzerNEWS reports.

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