Chief of General Staff of Azerbaijan Army is on an official visit to Belarus

The First Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan – Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, Colonel General Karim Valiyev is on an official visit to Belarus at the invitation of the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces …

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini embarks on official visit to Azerbaijan

On July 13, Peter Pellegrini, President of the Slovak Republic, arrived in Azerbaijan on an official visit, APA reports. A guard of honor was lined up for the President of Slovakia at Fuzuli International Airport, which was decorated with the national …

Azerbaijan warns it may leave the Council of Europe

Azerbaijan is considering leaving the Council of Europe, accusing the continent's leading human rights body of unfair treatment. President Ilham Aliyev said his government was evaluating a full withdrawal after the organisation suspended the voting …

Can Islamic finance and the green transition drive Azerbaijan’s diversification strategy?

Islamic bank in Azerbaijan As the country’s long-term economic stability cannot rely solely on hydrocarbons, developing the non-oil economy, introducing new financial instruments and attracting sustainable investment have become increasingly important. …

Azerbaijan-Georgia energy bridge: 20-year deal to boost South Caucasus integration

Azerbaijan-Georgia energy agreement The South Caucasus occupies a strategically important position at the crossroads of major energy and transport routes. Oil and gas pipelines, railways and electricity transmission lines connect the region to global …

Azerbaijan may quit Council of Europe, Aliyev says at Shusha media forum

Ilham Aliyev on leaving the Council of Europe On July 13, President Ilham Aliyev addressed the opening ceremony of the 4th Global Media Forum in Shusha, held under the theme “The role of media in promoting peace: restoring truth and building trust.” Among …

New shipment of wheat to be delivered from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan

President Aliyev's Shusha speech reveals Azerbaijan's new diplomatic doctrine

The geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus has undergone a profound transformation following Azerbaijan’s restoration of control over its internationally recognized territories and the emergence of a new regional security architecture. Against this …

President of Slovakia: Azerbaijan is the guarantor of stability and development in the region and a key player

"I am very pleased to be in Azerbaijan on an official visit, including in Garabagh and Shusha. It is a great honor for me to be here today. My colleagues and I have witnessed the large-scale reconstruction efforts underway here. I would especially …

President: Azerbaijan-Slovakia political relations are at a very high level

14 July 2026 11:10 (UTC+04:00) "Today, Azerbaijan-Slovakia political relations are at a very high level," said President Ilham Aliyev during a joint press statement with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini. The head of state noted that mutual …