Baku:President Ilham Aliyev attended the opening ceremony of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026, which was held in Baku. The event marks a significant moment for the city, as it plays host to this international sporting event.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival aims to bring together young football talents from around the world, fostering a spirit of competition and friendship among nations. The opening ceremony was a grand affair, showcasing the cultural vibrancy of Azerbaijan.

In addition to the sporting event, the National Library of Azerbaijan is working to expand its cultural ties with the United Arab Emirates, enhancing mutual understanding and cooperation between the two nations. Meanwhile, Turkish President has called for a more inclusive UN Security Council, emphasizing the need for reform on the organization's 81st anniversary.

Baku also recently hosted an event dedicated to the friendship between Azerbaijan and Korea, highlighting the strengthening relations between the two countries. In other developments, the European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA) has urged Meta to remove a website-crawling clause from its new Commercial Terms, indicating concerns within the media industry.

Furthermore, the German president is set to visit China, while the chancellor plans to visit Japan next week, as international diplomatic engagements continue. Azerbaijan is also participating in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) forum in Uzbekistan, underscoring its active role in regional cooperation.