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Tehran International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show 2025) that will be held from May 8 to 11 is set to become the largest energy trade event in West Asia, - said Iran’s Deputy Oil Minister for International Affairs and Trade.
Seyed Ali Mohammad Mousavi highlighted the importance of energy diplomacy and said that the upcoming event would be a a platform for discussing the future of the global energy landscape.
“This exhibition has served as a cornerstone of energy diplomacy for nearly three decades, fostering practical collaborations and political dialogue,” Mousavi noted. “As a leading country in oil and gas reserves, Iran is ready to attract foreign investment and modernize its energy infrastructure.”
A series of specialized sessions are scheduled during the exhibition, emphasizing their key role in outlining investment opportunities and fostering technical collaboration.
In particular, the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) will host the conference on Investment Transformation and Project Financing, which he described as a unique platform for forming joint ventures and technical partnerships.
He stated that Iran aims to establish a transparent and stable environment for international investors, enabling the implementation of key projects—such as the development of oil and gas fields—through modern financial mechanisms, including the Iran Petroleum Contracts (IPC) framework.
Mousavi noted that Iran is positioning itself as a reliable global partner by expanding into emerging energy sectors such as petrochemicals, renewables, and hydrogen technologies.
Reiterating the link between diplomacy and energy policy, he concluded, “This exhibition provides a platform for building mutual understanding and long-term cooperation that meets both economic and environmental goals.”
Russia's health watchdog said on Tuesday that no cases of plague had been detected among anyone who had come into contact with a Siberian plague institute laboratory worker who died last week, and locals said their lives had barely been disrupted.
Russia struck Ukraine overnight in one of the biggest attacks of the conflict, killing at least 19 people, Kyiv's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Around 70 missiles were fired at Ukraine during the attack, as well as drones, the Ministry said.
An Azerbaijani citizen died and another is missing after a cargo ship was attacked by a drone in the Black Sea, near the coast of Romania on Monday, 5 October, Baku's Foreign Ministry has said.
A large Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow and the surrounding region has killed two people, damaged homes and sparked a major fire at a key fuel facility, according to Russian officials and military bloggers.
The German-Azerbaijani Connectivity Conference 2026 commenced on 6 October in Baku under the title “Mobilising Finance for Infrastructure, Transport, Logistics, Green Energy, and Digitalisation along the Middle Corridor.”
Uzbekistan and Russia have a portfolio of more than 200 joint projects worth almost $6 billion, as the two countries continue to expand regional and business ties. The projects were discussed during the third meeting of the Council of Regions of Russia and Uzbekistan, held in Fergana, Uzbekistan.
In the marshlands of Malluba in southern Azerbaijan, Kamil Mammadov follows a routine that has been passed down through generations. His family has worked with medicinal leeches for centuries, harvesting and breeding a species known as Hirudo orientalis, or the Caucasian medicinal leech.
Baku is hosting the second Azerbaijan International Investment Forum (AIIF 2026) and it’s attracting more interest this year, Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister told AnewZ. “The agenda is very impressive. More guests, more interest,” he said.
Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, marking the end of one of the most influential leadership tenures in corporate history and completing a succession process that has been years in the making.
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote launched Africa's biggest-ever share sale on Monday, opening the oil refinery that has remade the country's fuel market to public ownership for the first time.
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