AnewZ Morning Brief - 12 December, 2025
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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Tianjin, China, emphasising strong bilateral ties, regional cooperation, and shared achievements in peace and diplomacy.
Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed appreciation on behalf of his country and people for Azerbaijan’s political support and solidarity during India’s military actions against Pakistan in April–May this year.
President Ilham Aliyev, emphasising the brotherly ties between Azerbaijan and Pakistan, congratulated Pakistan on its victory over India. He noted that, in response to Azerbaijan’s support, India has attempted to retaliate against Azerbaijan in international organisations, but stressed that this holds no significance for Azerbaijan, as brotherly relations take precedence above all.
Prime Minister Sharif recalled his previous visits to Azerbaijan and underlined the importance of the trilateral meeting held in Lachin involving Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Pakistan. President Aliyev confirmed that measures are being taken to implement the outcomes of the Azerbaijan-Türkiye-Pakistan trilateral format.
The Pakistani leader also congratulated Ilham Aliyev on the progress in normalising relations and advancing the peace agenda between Azerbaijan and Armenia, describing it as a historic achievement. President Ilham Aliyev thanked him and emphasised the importance of these developments for securing lasting peace in the region.
Additionally, President Ilham Aliyev highlighted the significance of his recent visit to Washington in strengthening Azerbaijan-U.S. relations, noting the role of U.S. President Donald Trump in these processes.
The leaders discussed the work of the Azerbaijan-Pakistan Intergovernmental Commission, focusing on enhancing economic and trade cooperation in line with strong political ties.
Steps were also outlined to advance these efforts, including the implementation of a project in Pakistan inspired by Azerbaijan’s “ASAN Khidmet” model.
A powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake has struck northern Japan, triggering tsunami warnings and forcing thousands of residents to flee to higher ground.
In a dramatic Champions League clash at Baku’s Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Qarabağ grabbed an early lead, but Ajax staged a thrilling comeback to win 4-2.
Iran is preparing to host a multilateral regional meeting next week in a bid to mediate between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The United States issued new sanctions targeting Venezuela on Thursday, imposing curbs on three nephews of President Nicolas Maduro's wife, as well as six crude oil tankers and shipping companies linked to them, as Washington ramps up pressure on Caracas.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their tensions through dialogue and engagement, as it pledged to work with the international community to help improve relations between the two countries.
The global centre of political gravity is increasingly moving from the Atlantic to the Pacific, a development with significant implications for the South Caucasus and Central Asia.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will visit Turkmenistan on 11–12 December to attend the International Peace and Security Forum in Ashgabat.
The South Caucasus is witnessing a notable recalibration of geopolitical alignments, with Azerbaijan and Armenia both pursuing strategic partnerships with global powers, including the United States and China.
Energy ministers from the Turkic States have agreed to expand cooperation on key oil, gas, and green energy projects at an event hosted by Türkiye this week. It's a significant move towards regional energy collaboration.
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Juraj Blanar touched on the outcomes of President Ilham Aliyev’s official visit to Slovakia.
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