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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze highlighted the importance of strengthening ties with Azerbaijan. At a joint press conference with President Ilham Aliyev, Kobakhidze emphasized Azerbaijan as a key trading partner and the strategic role both nations play in connecting Europe and Asia.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated that Tbilisi is focused on intensifying relations with Azerbaijan across all sectors.
According to a report by correspondent Report, Kobakhidze made this statement while speaking at a joint press conference with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
"We are pleased that Azerbaijan is one of Georgia's top five trading partners, and we are ready to further expand our trade relations," said Kobakhidze.
He emphasized that Azerbaijan and Georgia serve as a bridge connecting Europe and Asia, adding, "Therefore, it is essential to fully leverage this potential."
Japan has lifted a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 hit the country's northeastern region on Friday (12 December), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The JMA had earlier put the earthquake's preliminary magnitude at 6.7.
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.
Iran is preparing to host a multilateral regional meeting next week in a bid to mediate between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Iran's President Massoud Pezeshkian has begun a two day visit to Kazakhstan, with officials from both sides describing the trip as an opportunity to advance cooperation in trade, transport, industry, mining and cultural exchanges.
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.
Kazakhstan has begun redirecting part of its crude exports, sending oil from Kashagan to China as the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) operates at reduced capacity.
Azerbaijan’s post-conflict reconstruction in Karabakh is attracting international attention. The book by British author Graeme Wilson documents this journey, combining first-hand reporting and digital storytelling to highlight both the region’s restoration and the human stories behind it.
Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, has welcomed the expansion of ties with neighbouring Azerbaijan, stating that Tehran and Baku are committed to building a ‘shared, secure and mutually respectful’ future, local media reported on Friday.
Tashkent is hosting the 2025 Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Annual General Assemblies, one of the most significant events in global motorsport and mobility governance, bringing together officials and delegates from around the world.
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.
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