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Azerbaijan and Portugal have held a fresh round of political consultations in Baku, with officials from both countries exploring ways to deepen bilateral cooperation and expand collaboration in energy, transport, and high technologies.
A delegation from the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Fariz Rzayev, met with the Portuguese delegation headed by Helena Malcata, Director-General for Foreign Policy at Portugal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the consultations, both sides emphasized the importance of reciprocal official visits and sustained dialogue within international organizations. They discussed the potential for strengthening economic ties and enhancing cooperation in strategic sectors, including energy, transportation, and high-tech development.
The parties also exchanged views on major regional infrastructure projects spearheaded by Azerbaijan, highlighting their significance for broader regional connectivity and energy security.
Deputy Minister Rzayev outlined Azerbaijan’s growing role in global climate diplomacy, particularly in the context of its COP29 Presidency. He presented the country's climate initiatives and its progress on the global climate agenda.
Discussions also covered the ongoing Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization process. Rzayev briefed the Portuguese side on efforts to achieve lasting peace, the challenges facing negotiations, and large-scale restoration projects underway in the liberated territories.
The meeting concluded with both delegations exchanging views on regional developments and broader international issues of mutual interest, reaffirming their commitment to enhancing cooperation between Azerbaijan and Portugal.
Russia’s human rights commissioner, Tatyana Moskalkova, has said that Ukraine has not provided Moscow with a list of thousands of children it alleges were taken illegally to Russia, despite the issue being discussed during talks in Istanbul.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has offered condolences to President Donald Trump following an ISIS attack near the ancient city of Palmyra that killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter, Syrian and U.S. officials said Sunday.
At least 17 people, including students, were killed and 20 others injured after a school bus fell off a cliff in northern Colombia on Sunday, authorities said.
At least 37 people have been killed in flash floods triggered by torrential rain in Morocco's Atlantic coastal province of Safi, Moroccan authorities said on Monday (15 December).
At least 37 people have died and dozens of others were injured after flash floods swept through Morocco’s Atlantic coastal city of Safi on Sunday, authorities said.
Azerbaijan has long understood the importance of fostering strong relations with its Central Asian neighbours as the country is strategically located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
The European Union’s interest in investing in regional connectivity projects in the South Caucasus, such as the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) is driven by a need for strategic credibility and a tangible foreign policy success, according to a regional expert.
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have signed a new agreement on the transportation of natural gas through Uzbek territory, strengthening bilateral energy cooperation and supporting regional energy security ahead of the winter season.
Kazakhstan is assessing the scale of damage and potential losses following a recent attack on infrastructure operated by the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, a key export route for the country’s oil.
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