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Azerbaijani Speaker Sahiba Gafarova and Turkish official Hulusi Akar reaffirmed strong bilateral ties, praising growing parliamentary cooperation, regional unity, and post-war reconstruction during their meeting in Baku.
Speaker of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis, Sahiba Gafarova, held a meeting with Hulusi Akar, Chairman of Türkiye’s National Defense Committee, during his official visit.
Both sides highlighted the enduring friendship between Azerbaijan and Türkiye, rooted in the principle of “One nation, two states,” and reaffirmed their commitment to mutual support in all areas. They praised the dynamic parliamentary cooperation, marked by frequent reciprocal visits, ongoing dialogue, and strong backing from lawmakers on both sides.
Hulusi Akar shared his impressions from visiting Shusha and Khankendi, noting the significant reconstruction efforts underway. He also acknowledged the importance of Azerbaijan’s territorial restoration under President Ilham Aliyev and expressed hope that Armenia would engage constructively in peace efforts extended by both Azerbaijan and Türkiye.
Speaker Gafarova welcomed Akar’s supportive statements and described Shusha as a cultural and symbolic hub for the wider Turkic world. She added that Azerbaijan’s victory represents a unifying force for Turkic nations and a step toward greater regional solidarity.
The meeting also included discussions on other shared interests and regional developments.
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised American freestyle skier Hunter Hess after the athlete said he felt conflicted about representing the United States at the Winter Olympics in Italy, sparking a public clash that highlights growing political tensions surrounding the Games.
Iran would retaliate by striking U.S. military bases across the Middle East if it comes under attack by American forces, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday (7 January), stressing that such action should not be seen as targeting the countries hosting those bases.
U.S. skiing great Lindsey Vonn underwent surgery in an Italian hospital on Sunday after her attempt to win Olympic downhill gold ended in a violent crash just seconds into the race at the Milano Cortina Winter Games.
A Japanese city near Mount Fuji has cancelled its annual cherry blossom festival, saying growing numbers of badly behaved tourists are disrupting daily life for residents.
Several avalanches struck northern Italy on Saturday, killing at least three people, as rescue officials warned the death toll could rise with unstable conditions persisting across the Alps.
Iranian activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi was sentenced to a new prison term of 7-1/2 years, a group supporting her said on Sunday (8 February).
U.S. Vice President JD Vance will be joined by Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg during a trip to Italy, Armenia and Azerbaijan from 9-11 February, underscoring Washington’s push on peace and economic connectivity in the South Caucasus.
Hamas has strongly condemned new Israeli government decisions to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank, warning the measures pose an “existential threat” to Palestinians and are designed to consolidate Israeli control over the territory.
Two adjoining residential buildings collapsed in Tripoli’s Bab al-Tabbaneh neighbourhood on Sunday, with the death toll rising to nine as search operations continued into the night, according to Lebanese authorities.
The Board of Peace created by U.S. President Donald Trump will hold its first leaders meeting on 19 February in Washington, a U.S. government official confirmed, marking the board's formal debut after weeks of global scrutiny.
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