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Garabagh, textiles emerge as new investment focus for Turkish firms [INTERVIEW]

Garabagh, textiles emerge as new investment focus for Turkish firms [INTERVIEW]

The Second Azerbaijan–Türkiye Investment Forum is being held in Baku with the joint support of Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Economy and Türkiye’s Ministry of Trade, and is co-organized by the Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Agency (AZPROMO) and the Türkiye–Azerbaijan Businessmen and Industrialists Public Association (TÜİB). Bringing together senior government officials, business leaders, and investors from both countries, the forum aims to deepen economic cooperation and advance the strategic goal of increasing bilateral trade and investment.

Nation
Iranian president makes phone call to President Ilham Aliyev

Iranian president makes phone call to President Ilham Aliyev

On December 23, Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, made a phone call to Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Azernews reports.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan boosts crude oil and oil product exports to Romania

Azerbaijan boosts crude oil and oil product exports to Romania

During the reporting period, Romania ranked fourth among the countries importing the largest volumes of Azerbaijani oil and oil products.

Business
Azerbaijani investments into New Zealand rise sharply

Azerbaijani investments into New Zealand rise sharply

This figure is 14.1 times higher than in the same period last year.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Trial of Armenian citizens continues at Baku Military Court

Trial of Armenian citizens continues at Baku Military Court

On December 23, court hearings continued at the Baku Military Court in the criminal case involving citizens of the Republic of Armenia, with the proceedings moving forward through the final statements of the accused.

Armenian Aggression
How diaspora politics in Washington distort justice in South Caucasus [OPINION]

How diaspora politics in Washington distort justice in South Caucasus [OPINION]

There is something strikingly familiar about the latest legislative initiative introduced by Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Frank Pallone. Once again, a pair of United States lawmakers has placed itself at the centre of a deeply polarised foreign conflict, not by promoting balance or legal clarity, but by recycling talking points carefully curated by the Armenian diaspora lobby in Washington.

World
Trump proposes new generation of US battleships bearing his name

Trump proposes new generation of US battleships bearing his name

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans for a new class of U.S. Navy warships that would bear his name, unveiling what he called a future “Trump class” as part of a broader vision for a “Golden Fleet.”

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
D’ART Gallery opens in Baku’s White City with inaugural “From Generation to Generation” exhibition [PHOTOS]

D’ART Gallery opens in Baku’s White City with inaugural “From Generation to Generation” exhibition [PHOTOS]

D’ART Gallery is a new platform for art, culture, and creative dialogue. By bringing together Azerbaijan’s historical artistic heritage with contemporary art, the gallery offers art lovers a unique journey across time, styles, and artistic perspectives. At the same time, its core mission is to support artists, attract collectors, and present Azerbaijani art to an international audience.

Culture
National Library presents book about renowned composer [PHOTOS]

National Library presents book about renowned composer [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan National Library, in partnership with the Azerbaijan Culture Ministry, has marked the 95th anniversary of renowned composer, People's Artist, and professor Tofiq Bakikhanov, Azernews reports.

Events
Swan Lake captivates Baku as both performances sell out [VIDEO]

Swan Lake captivates Baku as both performances sell out [VIDEO]

Tickets for both performances of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake presented at the Heydar Aliyev Palace have been completely sold out, Azernews reports.

Sports
Badminton Federation outlines future plans and priorities [PHOTOS]

Badminton Federation outlines future plans and priorities [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijan Badminton Federation has held its General Assembly at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Azernews reports.

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