Russia's Lukoil plans to expand its operations in Uzbekistan
Russian oil company Lukoil plans to expand its activities in Uzbekistan, with potential areas including geological exploration, hydroca...
Shusha, July 2025 — Within the framework of the Shusha Global Media Forum, ANEWZ is proud to announce two major international partnerships that mark a new phase of global media collaboration.
Through its partnership with CCTV+, the news service of China Central Television, AnewZ joins the Global South Media Partners initiative — a cross-continental platform designed to promote content sharing, co-production, and journalistic innovation. Under the agreement, AnewZ will:
Access CCTV+ licensed news materials and live broadcasting signals;
Collaborate on tailored news services and archive content;
Engage with partners across the Global South in areas of training, research, and media development.
The agreement with the TV and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan enhances bilateral cooperation in:
Media content exchange and co-productions;
Capacity building and staff exchanges;
Strengthening professional ties between the media institutions of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.
These announcements reaffirm AnewZ’s mission to serve as a bridge from Baku to the world, promoting shared values of transparency, professionalism, and global engagement.
AnewZ Executive Director Rufat Hamzayev said, “These partnerships are more than formal agreements — they reflect the alignment of shared values and a joint vision for the future. From Shusha Global Media Forum, we begin a new chapter in AnewZ’s mission to connect Baku to the world through meaningful, collaborative journalism.”
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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.
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Russian oil company Lukoil plans to expand its activities in Uzbekistan, with potential areas including geological exploration, hydrocarbon development and retail fuel sales. The plans were discussed during a meeting between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Lukoil founder Vagit Alekperov.
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has said Georgia is a candidate country “only on paper,” prompting a rapid response from senior Georgian officials who rejected the characterisation and criticised Brussels.
United Nations Development Programme Administrator Alexander De Croo has warned the international community against turning its back on Afghanistan, pointing to a sharp fall in opium production while raising serious concerns about restrictions on women and girls.
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