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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.
Houthi attacks target Riyadh amid concerns over Saudi oil supplies, as Iran says it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until its conditions are met and U.S. commitments are implemented, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday.
Saudi civil defence sent an all-clear on Saturday after issuing alerts for a second time for potential danger in Riyadh and the city of Al-Kharj east of the capital, amid an uptick in attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis on the Gulf country.
The U.S. State Department approved a $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine for air-defence development upgrades, along with related equipment and services, the department said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities reported at least 10 people had died in Russian attacks over the last 24 hours.
The death toll from an overnight Russian attack on the Kyiv region rose to four, including three children, Kyiv regional authorities said on Sunday. A mother and her two 3-year-old children were killed when a Russian drone strike hit a private home, the emergency service said.
Russian authorities have reported attacks on voting systems and communication lines as the country’s parliamentary election entered its second day on Saturday (19 September).
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has cleared the criminal record of former soldier Elor Azaria, who was convicted of manslaughter for shooting dead a wounded Palestinian in the West Bank in 2016.
Saudi civil defence sent an all-clear on Saturday after issuing alerts for a second time for potential danger in Riyadh and the city of Al-Kharj east of the capital, amid an uptick in attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis on the Gulf country.
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The death toll in a suicide attack at a police compound in northwest Pakistan has reached 31, AFP reported on Saturday, citing a police official.
Azerbaijan has rejected France’s justification for advising its citizens against travel to the country, after Paris cited risks of arbitrary detention and unfair trials.
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