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How Azerbaijan turns its Caspian geography into geoeconomic power

How Azerbaijan turns its Caspian geography into geoeconomic power

For decades, Azerbaijan’s strategic value has been measured through energy exports and pipelines carrying Caspian resources westward. A broader transformation is now taking shape. Through closer cooperation with Kazakhstan, Baku is positioning the Caspian basin as a platform for trade, transport, digital connectivity and regional integration. The partnership points towards a new source of influence: the ability to connect markets and economic systems across Eurasia.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev meets with Moldovan President in Dublin [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

President Ilham Aliyev meets with Moldovan President in Dublin [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

On November 12, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu on the sidelines of the 9th European Political Community Summit in Dublin.

Oil & Gas
More than 45% of oil shipments from Kazakhstan's Aktau port routed through BTC pipeline

More than 45% of oil shipments from Kazakhstan's Aktau port routed through BTC pipeline

More than 45% of oil shipments from Kazakhstan's Aktau seaport were directed towards the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline during the first ten months of 2026, highlighting the growing importance of the trans-Caspian route for Kazakhstan's crude oil exports. According to Kazakhstan's national oil transportation company, KazTransOil JSC, approximately...

Business
Azerbaijan's East–West rail freight rises 21% as Baku Port handles 100,000 TEU

Azerbaijan's East–West rail freight rises 21% as Baku Port handles 100,000 TEU

Azerbaijan recorded significant growth in railway freight transportation and Caspian Sea container traffic during the first nine months of 2026, reinforcing its position as a major transit hub connecting Central Asia with European markets.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia's war on historical reality finds new battleground in Blue Mosque

Armenia's war on historical reality finds new battleground in Blue Mosque

It is difficult to watch the historical decline of a nation that has given so much to human civilisation. Our neighbours in Armenia have every reason to expect the gratitude of the world. After all, this is the nation that invented the apricot, made fashion when the rest of humanity was still struggling to find something to wear in its caves, and embraced Christianity centuries before Jesus Christ was born. Such extraordinary foresight deserves recognition. The fact that Christianity is generally associated with Jesus is perhaps another example of Armenian modesty.

World
Netanyahu's son to publish book alleging 'deep state' conspiracy against his father

Netanyahu's son to publish book alleging 'deep state' conspiracy against his father

Yair Netanyahu, the son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is preparing to release a book alleging that powerful institutions within Israel have sought to undermine his father's political career, presenting the country's domestic political disputes as part of a broader struggle against what he describes as the “deep state”.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Leyla Aliyeva familiarizes herself with activities of social sewing facility in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva familiarizes herself with activities of social sewing facility in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and Alena Aliyeva visited a social sewing facility operating in the city of Shamakhi on October 26.

Culture
Azerbaijan Youth Library presents AI-Generated feature for Constitution Day

Azerbaijan Youth Library presents AI-Generated feature for Constitution Day

The Jafar Jabbarli Republican Youth Library has presented an artificial intelligence-generated educational feature titled “The Foundation of Statehood and the Chronicle of Victory” to mark November 12 – Constitution Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Travel
Dmitry Sitkovetsky discusses Shostakovich’s legacy at Baku Book Center [PHOTOS]

Dmitry Sitkovetsky discusses Shostakovich’s legacy at Baku Book Center [PHOTOS]
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

Events
Baku, Dushanbe exchange experience in military drone operations

Baku, Dushanbe exchange experience in military drone operations

Military representatives from Azerbaijan and Tajikistan have held a meeting to exchange experience in the development of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) units, military drones and the training of drone operators.

Sports
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to headline Cardiff boxing event

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to headline Cardiff boxing event

The undercard bouts for the highly anticipated heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have been announced.

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