South Caucasus

Saakashvili, ex-president of Georgia, gets 4 1/2 years more in jail, Interpress reports

Leaders of Russia, Belarus, Tajikistan and Azerbaijan agreed to meet in Moscow

During an informal phone conversation on Saturday, the presidents of Russia, Belarus, and Tajikistan—Vladimir Putin, Alexander Lukashenko, and Emomali Rahmon, respectively—gave a call to their Azerbaijani counterpart, Ilham Aliyev, according to the Kremlin.

Armenian forces open fire on Azerbaijani positions near Goris

On March 16, at around 09:45, Armenian armed forces opened fire on Azerbaijani positions located in the direction of the Digh settlement in the Goris region, using firearms, according to Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defence.

President Aliyev approves Azerbaijan’s membership in D-8

Azerbaijan has officially joined the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation following President Ilham Aliyev’s approval. The move, backed by D-8 leaders at the Cairo Summit, strengthens Azerbaijan’s global economic ties and aligns with the bloc’s mission.

Armenian PM briefed Putin on draft peace deal with Azerbaijan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has briefed Russian President Vladimir Putin on a finalised draft peace agreement with Azerbaijan in a phone call with Vladimir Putin. Kremlin said on that Friday conversation was initiated by the Armenian side.

UN working group rejects Armenia’s claims on Vardanyan’s detention

The UN Human Rights Council's Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has dismissed Armenia’s claims regarding the detention of Ruben Vardanyan. The group confirmed that his detention by Azerbaijan is based on serious criminal charges, not political motives.

Protection of Ancient Human Settlements: threats and modern approaches

On March 14, the International Scientific-Practical Conference titled "Protection of Ancient Human Settlements: Threats and Modern Approaches" organized by the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan began at the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku.

Second day of Global Baku Forum focuses on "Path to Peace" discussion

The second day of the Global Baku Forum continued with a panel discussion on the "Path to Peace," featuring prominent speakers such as Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, Ehud Olmert, and Tzipi Livni, among others, addressing key issues in global diplomacy and conflict resolution.

Armenian PM advocates for diplomatic relations with Türkiye

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has expressed his desire for the establishment of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Armenia highlighting the "significant" trade and business ties between the two countries.

Azerbaijan, Armenia reach final agreement in peace talks

Azerbaijan and Armenia have finalized a historic peace agreement, marking a major step toward ending decades of conflict, with both sides agreeing on all remaining articles.

Azerbaijan proposes peace treaty with Armenia, calls for constitutional changes

Hikmet Hajiyev states that Azerbaijan is the author of the peace treaty initiative with Armenia, while highlighting ongoing territorial disputes and the need for constitutional amendments to ensure lasting regional peace.

President Ilham Aliyev: Blinken's policy has ruined U.S.- Azerbaijan relations

President of North Macedonia: The Global Baku Forum is a great opportunity to take the first step toward solving problem

President Ilham Aliyev: "We must establish peace in the South Caucasus"

In the Khojaly genocide, 613 people, including more than 100 women and 60 children, were killed. However, according to President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan must look towards the future. He made these remarks during his speech at the opening ceremony of the 12th Global Baku Forum.

President Ilham Aliyev: We cannot forget the years of occupation, and we will not forget them

Regarding the Armenia-Azerbaijan process, we cannot forget the years of occupation, and we will not forget them, President Ilham Aliyev said in his speech at the opening ceremony of the 12th Global Baku Forum.

The 12th Global Baku Forum begins

President Ilham Aliyev met with co-chairs and Board of Trustees members of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center

On March 12, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Vaira Vike-Freiberga and Ismail Serageldin, co-chairs of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center, along with former heads of state, government, and Board of Trustees members.

Georgian court sentences ex-president Saakashvili to 9 more years in prison

Azerbaijan and North Macedonia presidents address press after meeting

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova of North Macedonia gave press statements following their meeting, discussing bilateral relations and cooperation.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held one-on-one meeting with President of North Macedonia

President Aliyev held a private meeting with North Macedonia’s President Siljanovska-Davkova.