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By Ayya Lmahamad

The week's major news in the country includes the inauguration of the Zangilan airport, the deployment of the EU monitors along Armenian-Azerbaijani borders, the Greek ambassador's approval of the relations between Baku and Athens, the signing of a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between SOCAR and Romgaz, the conduct of three international construction exhibitions in Baku and the presentation of Pearls of Karabakh Cuisine project, etc.

HIGHLIGHTS

• From stunning victory to mega projects in Karabakh – Zangilan airport inaugurated
• Macron’s meddling between Baku and Yerevan risks EU peace efforts
• Iran embraces jingoistic sabre-rattling yet again, but Baku remains steadfast
• EU deploying monitors along Armenian-Azerbaijani borders
• Azerbaijan finds new human remains site in liberated Khojavand District
• Greek cultural attaché upbeat on further dev't of Greek-Azerbaijani ties
• Azerbaijani mine agency chief raps Armenia for planting mines in de-occupied lands to kill civilians
• Ambassador: "Prospects of Greek-Azerbaijani cooperation are better than ever"
• Azerbaijan’s SOCAR, Romania’s Romgaz ink MoU on cooperation
• Azerbaijan, Poland ink MoUs on cooperation
• Baku hosting three international construction exhibitions
• Isfar Sarabski to perform at Rome Jazz Festival
• Pearls of Karabakh Cuisine project presented in Shusha
• Azerbaijani karate team wins multiple medals in Karlovy Vary

NATION

From stunning victory to mega projects in Karabakh – Zangilan airport inaugurated

Azerbaijan has inaugurated another grandiose project in the Eastern Zangazur economic region. The Zangilan International Airport timed to coincide with the second anniversary of the liberation of the district from Armenia’s nearly 30-year-long devastating occupation, was commissioned on October 20 by Azerbaijani and Turkish Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Recep Tayyip Erdogan respectively with top officials from both nations in presence.

EU deploying monitors along Armenian-Azerbaijani borders

The EU Council agreed to deploy up to 40 EU monitoring experts on the Armenian side of the state border with Azerbaijan to monitor, analyze, and report on the regional situation.

Top diplomat: Common history, language, & culture serve as the basis for solidarity among Turkic-speaking nations

The common history, language, identity, and culture serve as a basis for solidarity and close cooperation among the Turkic-speaking nations, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said. Bayramov made the remarks at the Council of Ministers of Turkic States (OTS) in Istanbul on October 17.

Azerbaijan finds new human remains site in liberated Khojavand District

More human remains have been unearthed in Khojavand District's Arakul village, which was liberated from Armenia's 30-year-long occupation, Aslan Giyasli, the chief inspector of the Interior Ministry's Barda regional group said.

Baku urges international community to condemn Armenia’s vandalism against Azerbaijani cultural heritage

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has urged the international community to condemn Armenia’s acts of vandalism against Azerbaijani cultural heritage.

Greek cultural attaché upbeat on further dev't of Greek-Azerbaijani ties

We hope the opening of the Greek Center in Azerbaijan will serve to the development of relations between Azerbaijan and Greece, Cultural Attaché Maria Delaki told Azernews. Delaki answered Azernews’ questions on the sidelines of the opening of the Greek Research and Culture Center at the Azerbaijani University of Languages on October 19.

Azerbaijani mine agency chief raps Armenia for planting mines in de-occupied lands to kill civilians

Mines planted by Armenians not for military purposes, but for civilians were detected on Azerbaijan's liberated territories, Сhairman of the Board of the National Mine Action Agency Vugar Suleymanov said. He made the remark during panel discussions at the Baku International Conference of Ombudspersons and National Human Rights and Institutions, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Ombudsman's Office.

Diplomats commemorate victims of Armenia's Ganja attacks in 2020

The heads of diplomatic missions, accredited to Azerbaijan, have visited the Ganja Memorial Complex to commemorate victims of Armenia's missile strikes on the city during the second Karabakh war.

Azerbaijan's outgoing ambassador to France "thanks" Armenian diaspora

Azerbaijan's former Ambassador to France Rahman Mustafayev has "thanked" the Armenian diaspora in response to the insulting reaction to the completion of his mission.

Ukrainian envoy: What we saw in Ganja post-missile attack is terrifying until now

Ukrainian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Vladislav Kanevsky has said that the sights seen in Ganja after the missile attacks on the city by Armenian Armed Forces during the Second Karabakh War are terrifying up until nowadays.

International Court of Justice rejects Armenia's petition against Azerbaijan

On October 20, the International Court of Justice rejected Yerevan's petition to amend the court ruling of December 7, 2021, on provisional measures in the case initiated by Armenia against Azerbaijan, amid September clashes on the Azerbaijani-Armenian border.

BUSINESS

Azerbaijan, Poland ink MoUs on cooperation

Azerbaijan and Poland have signed various memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on cooperation. The Memorandums of understanding were signed between Azerbaijan’s Export and Investment Promotion Agency (AZPROMO) and Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH), as well as between Baku Steel Company and Polish companies Konstal, Zystal Marcin Zyska, Touye Group, and Warstal.

Azerbaijan, Moldova ink MoU on labor, employment, social protection co-op

Azerbaijan and Moldova have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the labor, employment, and social protection sectors. The memorandum was signed by Azerbaijani Labour and Social Security Minister Sahil Babayev and Moldovan Labour and Social Protection Minister Marcel Spatar.

Baku hosting three international construction exhibitions

On October 19, three international exhibitions opened in Baku, Farid Mammadov, Director General of Caspian Event Organizers, said at the opening ceremony.

Baku, Bucharest discuss economic ties dev't

Azerbaijan and Romania have discussed the development of the economic ties between the two countries. The discussion took place during the meeting between Romanian Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca and Azerbaijan’s delegation, involving Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov, Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov and SOCAR’s management, who is on a visit to Romania.

Azerbaijan’s SOCAR, Romania’s Romgaz ink MoU on cooperation

Azerbaijan’s State Oil Company (SOCAR) and Romanian Romgaz have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation. The document was signed by SOCAR Vice President Elshad Nasirov and Romgaz S.N.G.N Deputy Chief Officer Aristotel Jude during the visit of Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov, Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov and SOCAR management to Romania.

Ambassador: "Prospects of Greek-Azerbaijani cooperation are better than ever"

"Prospects of the Greek-Azerbaijani cooperation are better than ever," Greek Ambassador Nikolaos Piperigkos told Azernews in an exclusive comment. The ambassador answered Azernews’ questions on the sidelines of the opening of the Greek Research and Culture Center at the Azerbaijani University of Languages on October 19.

CULTURE

Isfar Sarabski to perform at Rome Jazz Festival

World-famous pianist, Honored Artist Isfar Sarabski will take part in the Rome Jazz Festival. The jazz festival will take place on November 6-19 in Italy.

Russia hosts exhibition devoted to Haji Zeynalabdin Tagiyev

An exhibition dedicated to Azerbaijani philanthropist and oil magnate Haji Zeynalabdin Tagiyev has opened in Russia. The exhibition is titled "Haji Zeynalabdin Tagiyev- industrialist and philanthropist.

Modern Art Museum breathes second wind into paintings of 1960-90s

The Azerbaijani Museum of Modern Arts has breathed a second wind into paintings of the 1960-90s. The exhibition, entitled "Second wind", immediately grabbed the attention of art lovers.

Pearls of Karabakh Cuisine project presented in Shusha

A project Pearls of Karabakh Cuisine has been presented in Shusha. The project is a winner of the grant competition, organized by the Agency for State Support to Non-Governmental Organizations, to mark several significant events including the Year of Shusha, the Day of Restoration of Independence (Oct 18), International Chefs Day (Oct 20) and the 30th anniversary of the World Association of Chefs' Societies (WACS).

Nation's best actors & actresses unite for unique show

A spectacular show has been presented at the State Academic Musical Theater. A unique show, based on Jalil Mammadguluzada's novel "My mother's book" mesmerized the audience.

Strong & freshy: Сoffee lovers enjoy world's most popular drink

Over 30 coffee shops of both local and foreign coffee companies have gathered in Baku White City to brew a perfect refreshing drink, Azernews reports. Representatives of diplomatic corps from Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, and Argentina attended the Coffest, which promotes a coffee culture in Azerbaijan.

SPORTS

Baku to host Greco-Roman Wrestling World Cup

For the first time, Azerbaijan will host the Greco-Roman Wrestling World Cup on November 5-6.

Azerbaijani karate team wins multiple medals in Karlovy Vary

Azerbaijani karate competitors have captured multiple medals at the 29th SKDUN World Shotokan Karate Championship in Karlovy Vary, the Czech Republic. The national karate team won 9 gold, 6 silver, and 20 bronze medals in individual categories; silver medals were won by adults, gold medals by juniors, and the world championship trophy in team fights.

WORLD

Macron’s meddling between Baku and Yerevan risks EU peace efforts

France yearns for a greater role in the South Caucasus and despises the idea of being reduced to politely cheering on those who are actually of consequence in the region. What it fails to comprehend is that its favours are no longer of any importance, but it must learn to acquiesce in fashion.

Iran embraces jingoistic sabre-rattling yet again, but Baku remains steadfast

Azerbaijan and Iran cannot afford being in an open military confrontation. Any period of heightened tension that may ensue between the two nations, on occasion, will be limited both in time and the degree of aggravation. Nevertheless, it remains true that Iran was aghast to comprehend the seismic regional geopolitical shift that occurred after the Second Karabakh War and will continue to counteract Baku’s gradually emboldening assertiveness.

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