20:56

WEF 2026

Leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Serbia stress peace, cooperation, connectivity at WEF 2026

At the World Economic Forum’s “Defining Eurasia’s Economic Identity” panel on 20 January 2026, leaders from Azerbaijan, Armenia and Serbia discussed how the South Caucasus and wider Eurasian region can strengthen economic ties, peace and geopolitical stability amid shifting global influence.

19:46

WEF 2026

Azerbaijani President speaks to Euronews at WEF 2026 on regional peace and energy security

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev gave an exclusive interview to Euronews during the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos on 20 January, reflecting on Azerbaijan’s strategy in a changing global order and the country’s evolving role in the South Caucasus and global energy markets.

23:05

Black January

Azerbaijan marks 36 years since Black January

Azerbaijan is commemorating the 36th anniversary of the events of 20 January 1990, known as Black January, one of the most defining and painful chapters in the country’s modern history.

20:46

Opinion

Azerbaijan and Armenia: Economy as a Bridge to Peace?

Speaking on Armenian public radio on 9 January, Armenia’s Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan made some important announcements for 2026. Among them, discussions between Yerevan and Baku over the range of products Armenia can potentially export to Azerbaijan.

20:18

Urban Development Summit

Media accreditation opens for World Urban Forum in Baku

Media accreditation has opened for the 13th session of the World Urban Forum, the United Nations’ flagship conference on sustainable urban development, which will be held in Baku from 17 to 22 May 2026.

16:25

20 January Commemoration

President Ilham Aliyev pays tribute to 20 January martyrs

President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, visited the Alley of Martyrs to honour the memory of those killed on 20 January, 1990, when Soviet army units and internal security forces entered the capital city.

13:09

South Caucasus diplomacy

Armenia–Azerbaijan ties lift economic outlook, Fitch says

Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s three major credit rating agencies, says the start of trade and economic relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan could improve Armenia’s economic prospects, citing reduced geopolitical risks following recent steps towards peace.

12:16

Sikh equality

Sikh Federation UK raises equality concerns in India at international conference in Baku

The Executive Director of the Sikh Federation (UK) has highlighted concerns about equality, religious rights and historical injustices faced by Sikhs since the partition in 1947. He made the comments during Azerbaijan's first international conference that's dedicated to India.

11:14

SOCAR expands

SOCAR begins delivering gas to Austria and Germany

Azerbaijan's state-owned company, SOCAR, has started supplying natural gas to Austria and Germany, the company has confirmed.

19:22

Sadarak–Yeraskh railway

Azerbaijan and Armenia conduct joint inspection of Sadarak–Yeraskh railway section

Representatives of Azerbaijan and Armenia conducted a joint inspection of the Sadarak–Yeraskh railway section on 15 January as part of ongoing efforts to restore regional transport links.

14:33

South Caucasus

Armenia's Pashinyan asks Russia to repair its rail links to Azerbaijan, Türkiye

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has formally asked Russia to take a decision on restoring strategic railway sections linking Armenia to the borders of Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan exclave and Türkiye, as part of broader efforts to reopen transport corridors in the South Caucasus.

12:15

U.S. Baku embassy

U.S. Embassy in Baku urges citizens to leave Iran

U.S. citizens in Iran have been advised to leave the country as soon as possible, amid growing instability in the region and concerns that travel routes could close with little warning.

20:26

Azerbaijan-Armenia ties

Azerbaijan hands over four prisoners to Armenia under bilateral agreement

Four men convicted in Azerbaijan have been transferred to Armenia under a humanitarian framework, a step that officials describe as a concrete outcome of the emerging peace between the two countries.

14:17

Armenia-U.S.

U.S. to hold 74% stake in Armenia TRIPP corridor

Both U.S. and Armenia have approved a joint statement on the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity implementation framework, known as TRIPP, following talks in Washington between Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday.

14:07

Amenia-Azerbaijan peace

Pashinyan says Washington statement advances Armenia-Azerbaijan peace

Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said a statement issued in Washington marks a significant step towards turning peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan into a lasting, institutionalised reality.

13:33

TRIPP corridor

Armenia says TRIPP corridor framework satisfies all sides

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said a new framework for the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) satisfies Armenia and the United States and is likely acceptable to Azerbaijan, as regional efforts advance to open a key transit corridor.

20:27

Georgia Energy Security

Georgia to source around 90% of natural gas from Azerbaijan in 2026

Georgia plans to cover the overwhelming majority of its natural gas consumption in 2026 through imports from Azerbaijan, according to the gas balance approved by the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development

18:16

Armenia fuel imports

Armenia PM dismisses concerns over Azerbaijani fuel imports

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has rejected criticism over the import of fuel from Azerbaijan, saying such concerns are “unfounded” and arguing that the move has already benefited consumers by lowering prices.

13:57

Azerbaijan - Italy ties

Italian investment in Azerbaijan reaches $805m

Investment from Italy in Azerbaijan has reached $805m, Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov said as he met his counterparts in Baku.

15:29

Iran-Armenia ties

Iran shifts diplomatic approach in Armenia amid regional developments

In late 2025, Iran appeared to recalibrate its approach to Armenia, shifting from a security-centred posture toward a more conventional diplomatic engagement, as regional dynamics in the South Caucasus evolved.

02:19

Azerbaijan-Africa

Azerbaijan's Africa strategy: New blueprint for South-South cooperation

Over the past two years, Azerbaijan's engagement with Africa has evolved from promising diplomatic overtures into substantive, results-driven partnerships that are already delivering tangible benefits.

17:56

Somalia sovereignty talks

Azerbaijan backs Somalia at emergency OIC meeting over Somaliland

An extraordinary meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has been held to reaffirm support for Somalia’s sovereignty, with Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev taking part amid concern over moves to recognise the breakaway region of Somaliland.

15:35

Fuel supplies continue

Azerbaijan sends 979 tonnes of fuel to Armenia

Azerbaijan has shipped 979 tonnes of fuel to Armenia, the latest delivery in a series of petroleum exports between the two neighbouring countries.

21:05

AZAL flight incident

New insights into AZAL flight incident: Key decisions made in 'special meeting'

The controversial closure of the criminal case concerning the tragic crash of AZAL flight 1, which was shot down by Russian air defence systems last year while approaching Grozny, has uncovered a crucial new detail, according to Minval Politika.