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SOCAR, Africa and Europe: mapping Azerbaijan’s expanding energy footprint

SOCAR, Africa and Europe: mapping Azerbaijan’s expanding energy footprint

SOCAR’s expansion on the international stage now represents a new phase in Azerbaijan’s energy policy. For many years, SOCAR focused primarily on regional projects, managing oil refineries, opening fuel stations, and acting as a supplier. This model provided stable income but kept the company in the role of a secondary player in the global energy market. In recent years, however, SOCAR’s strategy has undergone a significant transformation. The company is no longer content with being a trader and refiner; it is strengthening its position as a producer. This marks a strategic turning point that further consolidates Azerbaijan’s energy diplomacy.

Nation
Trump backs peace, signals US arms sales to Azerbaijan

Trump backs peace, signals US arms sales to Azerbaijan

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to sell US-made defense equipment to Azerbaijan, while reaffirming Washington’s support for the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Oil & Gas
India’s reliance to restart Russian oil imports in February and March despite sanctions spotlight

India’s reliance to restart Russian oil imports in February and March despite sanctions spotlight

India’s Reliance Industries Ltd is set to resume buying sanctions‑compliant Russian crude oil in February and March, four sources told Reuters, even after a month‑long halt in imports of Moscow‑sourced barrels, Azernews reports.

Business
Business activity expands in Garabagh and East Zangezur

Business activity expands in Garabagh and East Zangezur

As of January 1 this year, a total of 5,591 micro, small, medium and large business entities, along with 99,913 individual entrepreneurs, were operating in Azerbaijan’s Garabagh and East Zangezur economic regions.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Armenia, Azerbaijan to move toward energy integration, Pashinyan says

Armenia, Azerbaijan to move toward energy integration, Pashinyan says

The energy systems of Armenia and Azerbaijan will be integrated, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced on Wednesday during a session of the National Assembly of Armenia, answering questions from MPs, Azernews reports.

Armenian Aggression
Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

A landmine explosion occurred in the Qızıloba village area of Ağdərə district, recently liberated from occupation, resulting in injury to a humanitarian worker, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA).

World
Orban: Ukraine interfering in Hungarian election

Orban: Ukraine interfering in Hungarian election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban claimed on Saturday that Ukraine is "openly interfering" in the upcoming parliamentary election in his country, scheduled for April 12, by issuing what he described as "threats", 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

Lifestyle
Winter Fairy Tale: Azerbaijan launches contest for art exhibition

Winter Fairy Tale: Azerbaijan launches contest for art exhibition

Aiming to foster a respectful attitude toward the environment among the younger generation and showcase the enchanting beauty of nature throughout the seasons, organisers have announced a call for submissions under the motto: "Get Closer to Nature – Capture Its Magic!" for the art exhibition "Winter Fairy Tale", dedicated to winter landscapes, Azernews reports.

Culture
Shahriyar Cultural Center holds concert showcasing Western Azerbaijan's ashig art [PHOTOS]

Shahriyar Cultural Center holds concert showcasing Western Azerbaijan's ashig art [PHOTOS]

A concert program titled "Western Azerbaijan Ashig Art Today" has taken place at Shahriyar Cultural Center, Azernews reports.

Events
January 20 Tragedy and continuity of statehood: Lessons from Heydar Aliyev’s legacy [PHOTOS]

January 20 Tragedy and continuity of statehood: Lessons from Heydar Aliyev’s legacy [PHOTOS]

A round-table discussion entitled “The January 20 Tragedy: The Just Voice of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev against the Silenced Outcry” was held at the NSU Scientific Library.

Sports
Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation leadership visits Garabagh [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation leadership visits Garabagh [PHOTOS]

The leadership of the Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation (AWF) has paid a visit to Garabagh region, Azernews reports.

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