Italy was Azerbaijan's largest trade partner in the first half of 2021 with the trade turnover between the two countries amounting to $3.3 billion, the State Customs Committee has reported.

Azerbaijan Composers' Union has awarded national composer and pianist Kamala Alizade with a special diploma for her new music piece.

Defence Minister Zakir Hasanov and newly-appointed Italian ambassador Claudio Taffuri have discussed the latest tension on the Azerbaijani-Armenian state border, including the liberated territories and bilateral military cooperation, the Defence Ministry reported on July 16.

Azerbaijani composer Kamala Alizade has recorded a music piece to mark Italy's victory at EURO-2020.

A documentary "Creators" has won a special jury prize at Vesuvius International Film Festival 2021.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has congratulated Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella on the Italian national team's victory at the UEFA Euro 2020.

The export of cars from Turkey to Italy increased by 43.2 percent from January through April 2021 compared to the same period of 2020, amounting to $889.2 million, the Turkish Ministry of Trade told Trend.

Azerbaijan increased the volume of trade turnover with Italy by $288.2 million during the first five months of 2021, the State Customs Committee has reported.

Israel’s Ambassador George Deek has announced the start of the Azerbaijan-Israel-Italy cooperation project to turn liberated Zangilan region into a smart city.

Famous opera singer Afag Abbasova will perform in Ottorino Respighi's "​Al mulino" opera next year.