Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan reaffirms commitment to Rio Trio initiative for Global Sustainability

Azerbaijan is steadfast in its efforts to transform the vision of the Rio Trio Initiative into concrete achievements, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Mukhtar Babayev stated at the High-Level Opening of "From Riyadh to Belem: The Rio Trio Initiative for Public-Private Action," held during U

Azerbaijan selected as COP16 Bureau member

The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 2 to 13, 2024.

Azerbaijani and Guinea-Bissau officials explore energy cooperation

Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov met with a delegation from Guinea-Bissau, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Communities Carlos Pinto Pereira.

Azerbaijani and former Georgian foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties

A telephone conversation took place between Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and former Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili.

President Ilham Aliyev attended inauguration of Central Botanical Garden

President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva inaugurated the renovated Central Botanical Garden in Baku, now expanded to 45 hectares with modern facilities, greenhouses, and attractions, reflecting Azerbaijan’s commitment to biodiversity and environmental preservation.

Azerbaijan summons Polish Chargé d'Affaires over President Andrzej Duda’s visit to Armenia-Azerbaijan border region

Azerbaijan summoned Poland’s Chargé d'Affaires to protest President Duda’s visit to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, citing concerns over anti-Azerbaijani propaganda and regional stability.

$2.35BN added to Azerbaijan’s Karabakh reconstruction fund

Azerbaijan boosts post-war reconstruction with AZN 4 billion for 2025. Key projects in Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur include infrastructure, energy, housing, and agriculture, supporting economic growth and the return of IDPs to liberated territories.

Azerbaijani official arrested for alleged disclosure of state secrets

The Prosecutor General's Office of Azerbaijan has initiated a criminal case against Adalat Verdiyev, Chief of Staff of Civil Defense at the Center for Public Health and Reforms under the Ministry of Health, for allegedly compromising national security by disclosing sensitive military information.

NATO delegation visits Azerbaijan to mark 30 Years of partnership for peace

A NATO delegation led by Deputy Assistant Secretary-General for Operations Burcu San visited Azerbaijan to participate in a conference commemorating the 30th anniversary of the country’s accession to NATO’s Partnership for Peace Programme.

Azerbaijan and Russia strengthen emergency response cooperation

A high-level meeting in Moscow between Azerbaijan’s First Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations, Lieutenant General Rafail Mirzoyev, and Russia’s Minister of Civil Defense, Emergencies, and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters, Lieutenant General Alexander Kurenkov, underscored growing

Kyrgyz parliament advances migration cooperation agreement with Azerbaijan

The Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Parliament (Jogorku Kenesh) has approved in its second reading a draft law to ratify an agreement on migration cooperation with Azerbaijan, according to a statement from Kyrgyzstan's Parliament.

Azerbaijan unveils 2025 budget focused on development and security

The Azerbaijani government has announced its proposed 2025 state budget, prioritizing socio-economic development, national security, and post-conflict reconstruction in line with the directives of President Ilham Aliyev.

President Biden Commends Azerbaijan for Hosting Successful COP29

U.S. President Joe Biden has expressed his gratitude to Azerbaijan for hosting the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), calling the event a pivotal step toward global climate action.

Baku breakthrough: COP29 key outcomes

The COP29 UN Climate Change Conference, held in Baku concluded with a landmark agreement to increase public climate finance for developing countries to $300 billion annually by 2035

Azerbaijan has created favorable conditions for lasting peace, said President Aliev

Azerbaijan has created favorable conditions for lasting peace, stability and reliable security in the South Caucasus, said President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in an address to the participants of the 12th General Assembly of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (I

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan strengthen agricultural cooperation amid global challenges

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan continue to expand their agricultural cooperation, Kazakh Vice Minister of Agriculture Yermek Kenzhekhanuly revealed in a statement to Trend.

President of Azerbaijan addresses COP29 Leaders

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev addressed the World Leaders' Climate Action Summit in Baku, welcoming global delegations

Pope Francis calls for effective action at COP29 to protect the environment

In order to protect the earth for future generations, Pope Francis has urged world leaders to take significant action at COP29 and emphasize the need of international cooperation.

Third Global Summit of Religious Leaders wraps up in Baku

Nearly 30 leaders from various faiths and traditional religions gathered to discuss the intersection of religion, climate change, and peace

President of Azerbaijan Congratulates Donald Trump

Azerbaijan plans to introduce a green investment guideline at COP29

Azerbaijan will unveil a new set of sustainable investment standards at the COP29 U.N. climate talks, with support from over 100 countries. The Central Bank aims to simplify green finance and announce funding commitments for green projects by 2030.

US Supports Azerbaijan-Armenia Border Talks