The 65th General Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC) convened in Baku on 18 June, bringing together parliamentary delegations and international representatives to discuss regional cooperation and sustainable development.
The Armenian Prime Minister is set to visit Türkiye on Friday.
President Ilham Aliyev to Pay Official Visit to Türkiye
The Prime Minister updated the citizens of Israel on the progress of Operation "Am K’Lavi'" now in its sixth day. He emphasised the operation's objectives to neutralise nuclear and ballistic missile threats while acknowledging painful losses and praising the nation's resilien.
As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, the vital Strait of Hormuz has become a focal point of global concern, prompting commercial shipping to reroute and maritime agencies to issue urgent advisories.
President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that unity between the government and the people is essential for overcoming national crises, urging swift action from officials and deeper cooperation with neighboring countries.
President Ilham Aliyev and Bulgarian National Assembly President Natalia Kiselova reaffirmed the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria during a meeting in Baku on June 18, highlighting strong political and energy ties.
Iran warned on Wednesday that it would respond firmly to any direct U.S. involvement in Israel’s military campaign, as tensions between Tehran and Tel Aviv escalated sharply.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand for unconditional surrender, warning that any American military action would bring severe consequences.
The International Symposium of Ombudsmen, titled "Strengthening the Rule of Law: The Role of Ombudsmen and National Human Rights Institutions", began in Baku on June 18.
The 7th International Music Festival “World of Mugham” opened with a grand ceremony at the Heydar Aliyev Palace in Baku on June 17, uniting artists and scholars from over 25 countries.
President Ilham Aliyev emphasized that Armenia must respect Azerbaijanis' right to return to their ancestral lands as a fundamental condition for achieving peace, reconciliation, and upholding human rights in the region.
Leaders from China and five Central Asian nations convene in Astana, Kazakhstan, for the Second China–Central Asia Summit (June 16–18, 2025).
Azerbaijan’s Prosecutor General Kamran Aliyev met with Türkiye’s Chief Ombudsman Mehmet Akarca in Baku on June 17 to discuss expanding bilateral legal cooperation and advancing human rights protection.
Iranian state television on Tuesday called on citizens to delete WhatsApp from their smartphones, without providing specific evidence, claiming that the Meta-owned messaging platform was collecting user data to send to Israel.
Australia is set to begin negotiations on a new security and defence partnership with the European Union, while also pushing for a long-anticipated trade agreement, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced at the G7 summit.
On the fifth day of the Iran-Israel conflict, the conflict reached a new level of intensity as missile barrages, targeted airstrikes, and evacuation warnings dominated the region. Iran called on civilians in Haifa and Tel Aviv to flee immediately, while both sides exchanged fresh rounds of fire.
Senior officials from the United States and Georgia met in Tbilisi to review bilateral relations and regional security amid ongoing diplomatic discussions.
The International Ski Mountaineering Federation (ISMF) has confirmed that Azerbaijan will host the Ski Mountaineering World Championships in 2027, marking the first time the country will stage the prestigious event.
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that China-Kyrgyzstan relations have reached their strongest point in history. He made the remarks during a meeting with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on the sidelines of the 2nd China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan.
