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US seeks bigger role in Azerbaijan’s energy, transit expansion [COMMENTARY]

US seeks bigger role in Azerbaijan’s energy, transit expansion [COMMENTARY]

Washington wants in on Azerbaijan's pipelines and energy infrastructure, a senior US official said in Baku, as the two countries deepen economic ties following Trump's White House peace deal with Armenia.

Nation
Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Georgia to hold trilateral foreign ministers’ meeting in Istanbul

Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Georgia to hold trilateral foreign ministers’ meeting in Istanbul

The 10th trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Georgia will take place in Istanbul tomorrow, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light Crude falls below $100 per barrel

Azeri Light Crude falls below $100 per barrel

Azerbaijan's Azeri Light crude oil price fell by $1.30, or 1.29 percent, to $99.48 per barrel on a CIF basis at Italy's Augusta port.

Business
Fitch: Azerbaijan aims to reduce non-oil deficit under 2027-2030 fiscal strategy

Fitch: Azerbaijan aims to reduce non-oil deficit under 2027-2030 fiscal strategy

Fitch Ratings has stated that Azerbaijan’s fiscal strategy for 2027–2030 envisages reducing the country’s non-oil primary deficit to 13% of GDP by 2029, based on an assumed average oil price of $65 per barrel, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Grigoryan says Armenia seeks rapid progress on peace deal with Azerbaijan

Grigoryan says Armenia seeks rapid progress on peace deal with Azerbaijan

Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan has stated that the administration of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will continue actively advancing the peace agenda with Azerbaijan and aims to sign and ratify the initialed peace agreement as soon as possible, AzerNEWS reports.

World
North Korea defies UN sanctions with 1.5 million tons of coal exports and massive fuel smuggling

North Korea defies UN sanctions with 1.5 million tons of coal exports and massive fuel smuggling

Despite stringent international restrictions, North Korea illegally exported an estimated 1.5 million tons of coal last year, according to a South Korean lawmaker citing intelligence assessments, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan showcases its cultural heritage in Turkmenistan [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan showcases its cultural heritage in Turkmenistan [PHOTOS]

A large Azerbaijani delegation led by Minister of Culture Adil Karimli has arrived in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, ahead of the highly anticipated Azerbaijan Culture Days, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan unite to honor classic poets Shirvani and Azadi in Arkadag [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan unite to honor classic poets Shirvani and Azadi in Arkadag [PHOTOS]

As part of the ongoing Days of Azerbaijani Culture in Turkmenistan, a joint scientific conference was held in the city of Arkadag to celebrate the enduring legacies of two iconic literary figures: Azerbaijani poet and educator Seyid Azim Shirvani (1835–1888) and renowned Turkmen poet Dovletmammet Azadi (1695–1760), 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

Events
Classics & Supercars Festival concludes in Baku [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Classics & Supercars Festival concludes in Baku [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

The Classics & Supercars Festival, jointly organized by the Azerbaijan Automobile Federation (AAF) and Nazar Holdings, has concluded after taking place on June 6–7 at the Seaside National Park in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
Azerbaijani gymnasts advance to finals at Acrobatic and Aerobic Gymnastics World Cup

Azerbaijani gymnasts advance to finals at Acrobatic and Aerobic Gymnastics World Cup

Athletes continued their qualifying performances on the second day of the Acrobatic and Aerobic Gymnastics World Cup, with several Azerbaijani representatives securing places in the finals, AzerNEWS reports.

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