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Azerbaijan’s FM Jeyhun Bayramov met with outgoing South Korean Ambassador Lee Eun Yong, reviewing bilateral cooperation and highlighting achievements in education, economy, and public services.
Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, met with South Korea’s Ambassador, Lee Eun Yong, to discuss Azerbaijan-South Korea ties.
Minister Bayramov commended the ambassador’s contributions and wished him well in future endeavours.
Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in fields such as trade, transport, education, and public services. Key achievements included the Baku State Industry and Innovation Vocational Education Centre and the dual degree programme with INHA University.
Azerbaijan’s innovative ASAN Khidmet model was highlighted as a potential area for expanded collaboration.
Bayramov also shared updates on Azerbaijan’s presidency of COP29 and its climate initiatives. Ambassador Lee expressed gratitude for the partnership and hoped for continued growth in relations between the two countries.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has “no trust” in the United States and will only consider negotiations if Washington shows seriousness. His remarks came as talks on Iran’s nuclear programme continued, with Trump and Xi also opposing Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington could destroy Iran’s infrastructure “in two days,” while Tehran warned the U.S. would face growing economic costs from the conflict. The remarks came as Hezbollah reported new attacks on Israeli forces despite an extended Lebanon ceasefire.
The second semi-final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest 2026 takes place tonight in a rain-soaked Vienna, with the final 10 places in Saturday’s grand final still up for grabs.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war as well as the bodies of fallen soldiers, on Friday (15 May). The swap came as Ukranian officials said Moscow had carried out its largest aerial attack over 48 hours since the conflict started.
A high-powered lawyer representing Elon Musk attacked the personal and professional credibility of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Thursday, as a landmark federal trial in California nears its conclusion.
Uzbekistan has launched a nationwide environmental initiative titled ‘Day Without Cars’, which will take place twice a month as part of efforts to improve air quality and reduce vehicle emissions.
The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum will open in Baku on Sunday, bringing together government representatives, city leaders, urban planners, international organisations, businesses and civil society to discuss the future of sustainable urban development.
Matiul Haq Khalis, Director General of Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency, has travelled to Baku to attend the 13th World Urban Forum, where climate change and safer cities will be discussed.
Children laughed, applauded and watched wide-eyed as animated characters lit up the screen at the opening of the ninth Animafilm International Animation Festival in Baku, where filmmakers and audiences from around the world gathered to celebrate the growing influence of animated cinema.
Israeli airstrikes killed at least seven Palestinians in Gaza on Friday (15 May), including a child, as Israel said it had launched an operation targeting Hamas military commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad.
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