The outflow of foreign direct investment in Kyrgyzstan compared to 2021 decreased by 3.2% and amounted to USD 755.3 million, according to data of the National Statistics Committee. The main outflow of foreign direct investment (about 92%) was observed from enterprises in the field of mining, manufacturing, financial intermediation and insurance, as well as geological […]
Kazakhstan expanding co-op with EU in number of new areas
Kazakhstan is expanding cooperation with the European Union in a number of new directions, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Roman Vasilenko, Trend reports with reference to the Kazakh media. He noted that Kazakhstan remains the only country in the region that has signed and ratified the enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement with […]
Akylbek Zhaparov got acquainted with activities of Jizzakh FEZ
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Akylbek Zhaparov, who is on a working visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan, got acquainted with the activities of the Jizzakh free economic zone in the Jizzakh region of Uzbekistan. The Jizzakh Free Economic Zone was established in March […]
White House says Russia working to overthrow Moldovan government
Russia is clandestinely working to topple the Moldovan government by fomenting protests that it hopes will lead to a coup, the US charged Friday, APA reports citing Anadolu Agency. US intelligence indicates the Kremlin is “pursuing options to weaken the Moldovan government probably with the eventual goal of seeing a more Russian friendly administration in […]
China’s Xi nominates Li Qiang to become premier
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday nominated Li Qiang to become premier during the ongoing annual meeting of China’s rubber-stamp parliament, a role charged with managing the world’s second-largest economy, APA reports citing Reuters. Li, the former Communist Party chief of Shanghai, China’s largest city, will replace Li Keqiang, who is retiring during the National […]
Azerbaijani Ambassador to France meets with a colleague from Palestine
Azerbaijani Ambassador to France Leyla Abdullayeva met with Palestinian Ambassador to France Hala Abu Khassira, said Leyla Abdullayeva on Twitter, APA reports. “Had an interesting discussion with the Ambassador of the State of Palestine, Khala Abu Khassira. I would like to thank my distinguished colleague for the warm welcome and fruitful exchange of views,” L.Abdullayeva […]
Belgium bans TikTok from federal government work phones
Belgian federal government employees will no longer be allowed to use the Chinese-owned video app TikTok on their work phones, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said on Friday, APA reports citing Rueters. De Croo said the Belgian national security council had warned of the risks associated with the large amounts of data collected by […]
Putin likely to attend G20 summit in India as Russia frees up his schedule
The Kremlin is opening up Vladimir Putin’s schedule around this year’s G20 summit in India in September to make it possible for the Russian president to participate in the leaders’ gathering after skipping the last two, according to people familiar with the planning, APA reports citing Bloomberg. Kremlin defiance is growing as efforts by the […]
Evacuation orders in parts of California amid storms
The ongoing storms in California that resulted in the deaths of at least two individuals have triggered emergency in over 34 counties and nearly 10,000 residents are being ordered to evacuate, as intense flooding puts several coastal counties at risk, APA reports citing Teletrader. More than 50,000 residents are without electricity, according to the tracker […]
Scientists uncover evidence showing gladiator brawls were held in Roman Britain
Newly surfaced evidence has revealed that gladiator fights were held in ancient Britain in the late second century AD, marking a first for researchers following the discovery of a clay vase containing cremated remains, APA reports citing Sputnik. Until now, it was unclear to scholars whether the funerary vase was made in Britain or in […]
Oil prices increased by more than USD 1 on world market
Price for May of 2023 agreement on the exportation of Brent crude oil has increased by 1.146% or 1,19 to stand at $ 82.78 for a barrel during trade operations held in ICE London Intercontinental Exchange, APA-Economics reports. The price of the WTI brand has increased by 1,27% or 0,96 to stand at $ 76.68 […]
10th Global Baku Forum features “The role of new energy and transport corridors in Eurasian zone” panel session
The 10th Global Baku Forum on “The World of Today: Challenges and Hopes” featured the panel session themed “The role of new energy and transport corridors in Eurasian zone”. The session was moderated by Former Deputy Prime Minister of Georgia Eka Tkeshelashvili. Addressing the session, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria Ekaterina Zaharieva emphasized […]
10th Global Baku Forum highlights China’s role for global development and security
The 10th Global Baku Forum on “The World of Today: Challenges and Hopes” featured the seventh panel session themed “China’s role for global development and security”. The participants of the panel session first viewed the video on the topic. The session was moderated by former Serbian President Boris Tadic. In his remarks, former Serbian President […]
President Ilham Aliyev congratulates Xi Jinping on his re-election as President of China
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulations to Xi Jinping as he was re-elected President of the People’s Republic of China. “The unanimous outcome of the elections signifies great trust and confidence in your person and support of the political line you pursue and a high appreciation of your large-scale activities […]
President Ilham Aliyev: China is reliable partner and friendly state for Azerbaijan
“For Azerbaijan, China is a reliable partner and a friendly state. We attach particular significance to the relations between Azerbaijan and China based on historical traditions and a solid foundation. It is gratifying that our interstate ties have developed along an ascending trajectory day to day and reached the present level while acquiring new substances,” […]