The State Fire Control Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations continues to take appropriate measures to ensure fire safety in the country in accordance with its authorities. In this context, during a joint raid by the employees of the State Fire Control Service and the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, two kilns […]
Medical services were provided to 1623 people, including 319 children in mobile field hospitals of Azerbaijani MES in Türkiye
As reported, the mobile field hospitals of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, which were sent to the Republic of Türkiye in order to support the elimination of the consequences of the devastated earthquake that occurred in the brotherly country, are operating in Kahramanmarash region, which was seriously damaged by the earthquake. Thus, 1623 people, […]
Noting Orders on Bilateral Proceedings, Secretary-General Welcomes Trust Armenia, Azerbaijan Have Placed in International Court of Justice to Resolve Differences
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the Orders of the International Court of Justice in the proceedings between Armenia and Azerbaijan: The Secretary-General takes note of the Orders of the International Court of Justice, issued on 22 February, in the proceedings between the Republic of […]
Ukraine Crisis 2022-2023: 1 Year of Response
SITUATION OVERVIEW On 24 February 2022, the Russian Federation launched a full-scale invasion against Ukraine. The situation quickly deteriorated, with major attacks reported across the country, including in the capital, Kyiv. One year on, military operations persist, most acutely in eastern and southern Ukraine, and critical civilian infrastructure continues to be targeted across the […]
Protest action on Khankandi-Lachin road enters its 75th day
Although the weather is frosty, the protest on the Khankandi-Lachin road against the illegal exploitation of mineral deposits in the Karabakh economic region of Azerbaijan continues for the 75th day. The demonstration, which started in the morning on December 12, 2022, continued throughout the last night. The protesters are continuously provided with a […]
President Ilham Aliyev congratulates his Estonian counterpart
The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has sent a letter of congratulations to the President of Estonia, Alar Karis. The letter reads: “Dear Mr. President, “On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I heartily congratulate You and all your people on the occasion of the national holiday […]
ADB shares updates on renovation of Golovnaya HPP in Tajikistan
BAKU, Azerbaijan, The Asian Development Bank (ADB) takes part in Golovnaya Hydropower Plant Rehabilitation Project in Tajikistan, Trend reports with reference to the ADB. The ADB has allocated $136 million in the frame of the project. The total cost of the project amounted to $170 million. The rehabilitation of the HPP is executed […]
TAP says new contracts signed for capacity allocation from 2026 (Exclusive)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, New contracts have already been signed for allocation of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline’s (TAP) capacity from 2026, TAP AG consortium told Trend. “Following the closing of the binding bid submission window on 22 January 2023, TAP has now triggered the first level of expansion and allocated 1.2 billion cubic meters (bcm) of […]
EBRD allocates funds to Kyrgyzstan’s sustainable energy sector
BAKU, Azerbaijan, The Board of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) approved the allocation of $50 million to Kyrgyzstan, a source at the EBRD told Trend. The funds are allocated within the “Phase III of Kyrgyz Sustainable Energy Finance Facility Program” (KyrSEFF). The new program is aimed at introducing new inclusive […]
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of the Khojaly genocide
February 26, 2023 marks the 31st anniversary of the horrible genocide committed by the armed forces of Armenia in Khojaly. During the decades-long aggression of Armenia against Azerbaijan, one of the gravest crimes committed against the civilian population and one of the most tragic pages of Azerbaijan’s history was the genocide against the population […]
Islamic Development Bank President to visit Azerbaijan
BAKU, Azerbaijan, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Chairman Muhammad Al Jasser is expected to visit Azerbaijan on February 25, Trend reports via the bank. According to the IsDB, his visit will last until March 3. “The strategic visit is intended to maximize cooperation between the IsDB Group and Azerbaijan, expand potential areas of […]
WB expects Azerbaijan’s human capital rates to grow further
BAKU, Azerbaijan, The World Bank (WB) expects Azerbaijan’s human capital rates to grow even further, Fadia Saadah, Human Development Director for Europe and Central Asia Region at the World Bank, told reporters on the sidelines of an event dedicated to the presentation of “Review of Azerbaijan’s Human Capital”, Trend reports. According to her, during […]
Azerbaijan’s new digital management platform to ensure modern ecosystem
BAKU, Azerbaijan, The new digital management platform of Azerbaijan’s Commission on Business Environment and International Ranking has been developed to ensure an adequate ecosystem that meets modern challenges, said the Head of the Sector of the Department of Economic Policy and Industrial Issues of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan Vusal Shikhaliyev, Trend reports. He […]
EU mission in Armenia poses direct threats to regional peace, security – Azerbaijani expert
BAKU, Azerbaijan, The start of the activities of the EU monitoring mission in Armenia poses direct threats to peace and security in the region, Azerbaijani political expert Sahil Karimli told AZERTAG, Trend reports. According to Karimli, a clear example of such threats is the shelling of the Azerbaijani Army’s positions both from the territory […]
Scandal with Amulsar: Vardanyan aims at plundering Armenia
BAKU, Azerbaijan, Ruben Vardanyan, the Russian billionaire of Armenian origin, having realized that his operations on barbaric looting of copper and gold deposits on the territory of Azerbaijan (deposits currently are on territory of country’s Tartar district) have ended, is now considering plundering Armenia itself, Trend reports. He succeeded in resuming the exploitation of […]