Pakistan signals openness to regional bloc with Bangladesh
Pakistan has indicated its openness to forming a regional bloc with Bangladesh without including India. The statement from Islamabad follows comments ...
Azerbaijan and Malaysia held high-level talks to deepen ties in trade, energy, education, and diplomacy, with both sides highlighting cooperation in global forums and celebrating Azerbaijan’s recent diplomatic milestones, including hosting COP29.
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Malaysia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamad Alamin to strengthen cooperation across various sectors. The two sides discussed joint efforts in trade, economic growth, energy security, education, tourism, and alternative energy, while also touching on regional and global developments.
Both countries expressed strong interest in deepening bilateral ties and emphasised the importance of regular political dialogue and direct communication. The meeting also explored ways to expand cooperation between Azerbaijan and ASEAN, as well as within international platforms like the UN, OIC, Non-Aligned Movement, and D-8.
Azerbaijan’s recent membership in the D-8 was positively received, and officials welcomed the country’s upcoming chairmanship of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), which includes hosting the ECO Summit in Baku in 2026.
Malaysia congratulated Azerbaijan for its leadership in global climate efforts, including hosting COP29, and acknowledged its recent diplomatic achievements.
Political consultations were also held between both foreign ministries, with Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov representing Azerbaijan and Deputy Minister Mohamad Alamin leading the Malaysian side. The discussions reinforced shared goals and explored further avenues for collaboration.
Scores of demonstrators gathered outside the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo Tuesday (9 December) to protest against the awarding of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.
The world’s leading minds and voices will be honoured on Wednesday, 10 December, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death, as Nobel Prizes are presented in Stockholm and Oslo.
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.
At least 19 people were killed and 16 injured as two buildings collapased in Morocco's Fes city according to the state news agency.
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.
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.
In a significant move towards regional energy collaboration, energy ministers from the Turkic States have agreed to expand cooperation on key oil, gas, and green energy projects.
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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