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Azerbaijan joins Central Asia Consultative Meetings as full member, strengthening regional unity

Azerbaijan joins Central Asia Consultative Meetings as full member, strengthening regional unity

Today marked a historic milestone for Azerbaijan, as the country was officially admitted as a full-fledged member of the Central Asia Consultative Meetings. From now on, Azerbaijan joins the traditional five countries, transforming centuries-old brotherly ties and shared heritage into a framework of political, geopolitical, and geo-economic unity across the region. This landmark decision was witnessed in Tashkent, the capital of the brotherly nation of Uzbekistan, where President Ilham Aliyev has been on an official visit since yesterday. Unlike traditional visits, this one signaled a transition: Azerbaijan was no longer merely a guest but a full participant, intent on strengthening and institutionalizing regional ties.

Nation
Footage of President Ilham Aliyev's visit to Uzbekistan posted on his social media [VIDEO]

Footage of President Ilham Aliyev's visit to Uzbekistan posted on his social media [VIDEO]

Footage of President Ilham Aliyev’s visit to Uzbekistan has been published on his social media accounts.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan sees slight increase in gasoline production

Azerbaijan sees slight increase in gasoline production

From January to October 2025, Azerbaijan produced 1.225 million tons of automobile gasoline, marking a 2 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, when production totaled 1.201 million tons, Azernews reports, citing the State Statistics Committee.

Business
Youth engagement key to achieving sustainable development in Azerbaijan, says WHO representative

Youth engagement key to achieving sustainable development in Azerbaijan, says WHO representative

Active participation of young people and their digital literacy are vital for achieving sustainable development goals in Azerbaijan, said Hande Harmancı, Head of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) office in Azerbaijan, during a session held in Baku as part of Global Youth Day, Azernews reports.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Armenia ready to facilitate truck transit between Turkiye and Azerbaijan via TRIPP

Armenia ready to facilitate truck transit between Turkiye and Azerbaijan via TRIPP

Armenia has announced that it is prepared to allow truck transit between Turkiye and Azerbaijan through the Margara and Kornidzor border checkpoints starting today, Azernews reports, citing local media.

Armenian Aggression
Prosecutors announce sentencing proposals for accused Armenian citizens during trial [PHOTOS]

Prosecutors announce sentencing proposals for accused Armenian citizens during trial [PHOTOS]

The open court session in the criminal cases against citizens of the Republic of Armenia – Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others—accused of committing crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, including the preparation and conduct of an aggressive war, genocide, violation of the laws and customs of war, as well as terrorism, financing of terrorism, violent seizure of power, violent retention of power, and numerous other crimes as a result of Armenia's military aggression against Azerbaijan, continued on November 13.

World
Millions of Americans could lose SNAP benefits amid government changes

Millions of Americans could lose SNAP benefits amid government changes

Millions of US citizens may soon be removed from the country’s largest food assistance program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Azernews reports, according to a report by Politico.

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
Azerbaijan's historic Victory through eyes of children [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's historic Victory through eyes of children [PHOTOS]

Khatai Arts Center has presented a final exhibition within "Zəfər – 44" Arts Festival timed to the fifth anniversary of Azerbaijan’s historic Victory in the 44-day Patriotic War, Azernews reports.

Culture
Tashkent audience welcomes Taghiyev: Oil with strong applause [PHOTOS]

Tashkent audience welcomes Taghiyev: Oil with strong applause [PHOTOS]

A special screening of the film Taghiyev: Oil was held on November 14 at the renowned Panoramafilm cinema in Tashkent, Azernews reports.

Events
First-ever Solidarity Forum of NGOs from Turkic States to be held in Azerbaijan

First-ever Solidarity Forum of NGOs from Turkic States to be held in Azerbaijan

For the first time, Azerbaijan will host the Solidarity Forum of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) of the Member States of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS), bringing together civil society representatives from across the Turkic world.

Sports
Azerbaijani taekwondo athlete wins silver at Islamic Solidarity Games

Azerbaijani taekwondo athlete wins silver at Islamic Solidarity Games

Azerbaijani female taekwondo fighter Minaya Akbarova won a silver medal at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, Azernews reports.

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