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Azerbaijan navigates fiscal discipline with new spending focus

The Ministry of Finance has published the “Statement on the preliminary indicators of the state and consolidated budgets of the Republic of...

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Azerbaijan, UAE elevate relations on liberated lands to new strategic level [ANALYSIS]

The historic city of Shusha, long considered the cultural heart of Azerbaijan, became the stage for a landmark moment in Azerbaijani-Emirati relations...

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Armenia’s past haunts its present with Sargsyan’s reckless words [OPINION]

Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has once again returned to the political stage with inflammatory remarks about the future of Armenia’s...

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From victory to influence, Azerbaijan charts new course in regional diplomacy [ANALYSIS]

Azerbaijan’s foreign policy, long known for its balance and pragmatism, is undergoing a shift. Empowered by its victory in Garabagh and subsequent...

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Peace and profit, Armenia’s hopes for access to Azerbaijan’s market

Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan recently made a series of remarks on the future of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations, reflecting both pragmatism...

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Azerbaijan's livestock industry at crossroads of growth as farmland shrinks

Azerbaijan’s livestock sector is facing challenges, but it also holds significant potential for growth and modernization. While recent statistics...

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Balkan energy security takes shape through North Macedonia’s gas strategy [ANALYSIS]

The country’s reliance on coal-fired power plants is being phased out under its “Just Transition” strategy, with natural gas expected to play a...

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From autonomy to deterrence: What ReArm Europe means for continent?

The European Union has embarked on a new trajectory with the launch of its ReArm Europe programme, signalling a historic rise in military spending and...

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From AZAL plane to political pressure: what’s next for Azerbaijan–Russia ties? [VIDEO]

Azerbaijan–Russia relations have been one of their most turbulent phases in recent memory. Since December 2024, tensions have spiked after an...

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SOCAR deepens foothold in Bulgaria as Europe looks to Azerbaijan for energy security

These steps align with broader developments across Europe. The Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), which delivers Caspian gas to the continent, is...

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From surplus to strength: Financial trajectory defies regional headwinds

Azerbaijan's economic performance in the first eight months of 2025 underscores the nation's fiscal resilience and effective economic management. With...

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Numbers don’t replace accountability in AZAL tragedy [OPINION]

In light of the ongoing tension between Baku and Moscow, the Russian Foreign Ministry released a statement regarding the Azal plane crash that...

06.09.2025 10

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Azerbaijan’s clean energy plans advance as investment & cooperation expand

Azerbaijan is on track to achieve its 2030 targets by reducing carbon emissions with the help of Chinese technology. Azerbaijan’s agenda, in...

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Baku positions Zangazur as key segment of BRI, reshaping Eurasian connectivity [OPINION]

What once seemed a regional matter has now grown into a new geopolitical node connecting Eurasia’s major players. I am talking about the Zangazur...

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Asia and Europe find common ground in Azerbaijan’s investment climate

These incentives not only strengthen investor confidence but also boost foreign direct investment (FDI). In the first half of 2025, credit investment...

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Azerbaijan positions itself as backbone of Gulf–Black Sea corridor

The South Caucasus is on the verge of a significant transformation in its transport and logistics landscape, which could create a direct connection...

02.09.2025 10

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SCO Summit underscores Baku’s centrality in multipolar diplomacy

At the 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin, Chinese President Xi Jinping publicly endorsed Azerbaijan’s bid for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation...

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Azerbaijan enters new stage with digital oversight of state finances

President Ilham Aliyev’s latest decree on the establishment of the “Digital Public Finance” information system signals a decisive step toward...

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Armenia’s constitutional dilemma stalls path to peace as internal divisions deepen

The debate over constitutional reform in Armenia has become one of the key stumbling blocks in the peace process with Azerbaijan. While Yerevan’s...

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Tianjin Summit and geopolitics of Azerbaijan’s eastward policy

From August 31 to September 1, all eyes will turn toward Tianjin, China, as it hosts the 25th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)....

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Iran desires Russian gas transit, with Azerbaijan standing as Caspian nexus

Although Azerbaijan’s “uneasy” neighbors, Russia and Iran, have recently voiced mixed, sometimes even threatening political rhetoric, the...

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Armenia courts bloodshed by backing separatism

The concept of peace can be approached either through relative measures or through concrete actions. Anyone guided by pragmatic thinking knows that...

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SOCAR, Uzbekneftegaz pioneer green path in hydrocarbon development

If commercially viable hydrocarbon reserves are discovered, the project will advance to the development and production stages. Preliminary estimates...

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Azerbaijan's liberated territories step into an industrial future with massive investments

Azerbaijan is accelerating efforts to harness the economic potential of its liberated territories through a wave of forward-thinking industrial...

26.08.2025 10

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Iğdır breakthrough: Türkiye launches railway shaping Eurasian connectivity through Zangezur

As months pass, the Zangezur Corridor, recently rebranded as the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), is starting to take...

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Ukraine’s security dilemma: experts debate on Western guarantees [VIDEO]

As Donald Trump hosted European leaders in the White House this week, he declared that peace in Ukraine was at hand. The list of obstacles remains...

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Goldman Sachs looks promising in Azerbaijan’s economic diversification

The meeting between President Ilham Aliyev and Jared Cohen, President of Global Affairs at Goldman Sachs, has sparked discussions about its potential...

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Caspian cooperation rising as new opportunities in trade & energy flow from Ashgabat

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has embarked on a working visit to Turkmenistan, a move seen as another step in strengthening bilateral ties with...

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Oil markets cling to stability while geopolitics rips it apart

Although oil prices stabilized before the weekend, tensions remain in the market as geopolitical and economic factors pull in opposite directions. ...

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New basalt facility in Ganja combines sustainability with economic growth potential

President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva’s participation in the groundbreaking of a new basalt products manufacturing facility in...

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Expanding partnerships open fresh opportunities for Azerbaijan’s tourism sector [COMMENTARY]

Azerbaijan’s tourism sector, which has long been one of the country’s key drivers of non-oil revenue, is undergoing structural changes as...

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Russia’s hidden hand: How Moscow armed and backed Armenia in Garabagh War

"The new understanding of peace is that if we say the Republic of Armenia has sovereign territories under Azerbaijan's control, then we must also...

21.08.2025 9

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Pashinyan accepts hard truths in name of peace

Following the Trump-mediated summit in the US capital on August 8, for the first time, official Yerevan is beginning to voice words of peace. The...

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Nakhchivan's energy reforms signal new era with focus on green energy & exports

The President of Azerbaijan has signed a new order to implement additional measures for the reconstruction and restoration of the distribution...

20.08.2025 10

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Kremlin tests Baku’s resolve with energy strikes, blurring line between geopolitics & war strategy

The Russian military carried out another wave of strikes against Ukraine on August 17. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the attacks targeted...

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Diversification in action: State-backed hubs fuel Azerbaijan’s economic growth

The Masalli Industrial District, managed by the Economic Zones Development Agency, recently granted residency status to nine enterprises, representing...

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Blockchain and crypto set to reshape Azerbaijan’s financial landscape [COMMENTARY]

Azerbaijan is gradually embracing the digital currency revolution, with the Central Bank's recent completion of the first phase of its special...

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Textile production surges as Azerbaijan deepens regional cooperation

Azerbaijan’s textile industry is steadily emerging as a vital pillar of the country’s non-oil economy. With increasing export potential and...

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Azerbaijan’s energy reach extends toward Moldova via Romania

Romania is taking decisive steps to strengthen its energy security by deepening cooperation with Azerbaijan, with plans to potentially import up to 9...

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SOCAR oil base strike after historic peace deal highlights Moscow’s regional hostility [COMMENTARY]

The 7 August strike on the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan’s (SOCAR) storage facility in Ukraine’s Odessa region is more than an isolated act of...

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Trade bans and reality: Why Russia would lose more than Azerbaijan

Russian State Duma deputy Andrei Gurulev has floated the idea of banning the import of Azerbaijani goods into Russia, claiming that Moscow would not...

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Peace agenda leaves no room for EU mission in Armenia [OPINION]

For over two years, the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMA) has been observing the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, occasionally using...

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Zangazur (TRIPP) Corridor: Bold step toward connectivity in Caucasus [ANALYSIS]

One of the corridor’s most remarkable benefits is the dramatic reduction in transit distances and times. By cutting rail distance between Azerbaijan...

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Azerbaijan balances tourism losses from old markets with new growth engines

Azerbaijan is witnessing a stunning transformation in its tourism landscape. While the number of visitors from traditional source countries like...

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Washington meeting reshapes South Caucasus geopolitics and peace process

The historic meeting between Azerbaijan, the US, and Armenia has taken place, demonstrating a true victory of high-level diplomacy. It heralds a...

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New momentum in South Caucasus as peace talks signal regional reset [ANALYSIS]

The geopolitical, geostrategic, and geoeconomic dynamics in the South Caucasus are on the verge of a transformative shift. The upcoming meeting in...

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ExxonMobil–SOCAR agreement signals US economic anchoring in South Caucasus

On August 7, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with U.S. President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Washington. Prior to the...

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Azerbaijan builds confidence with strong budget execution

These positive dynamics serve as more than fiscal success stories. They signal Azerbaijan’s enhanced ability to fund strategic national...

08.08.2025 10

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Azerbaijan, USA poised to enter new era of strategic ties

Azerbaijan-US relations have experienced various transformations over the past decades, navigating between cooperation and contention. Yet, with the...

08.08.2025 10

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White House peace push: Azerbaijan, Armenia at table [VIDEO]

On Friday, Washington, D.C., will host a high-level meeting where U.S. President Donald Trump is set to welcome Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and...

07.08.2025 20

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