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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.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., has finalized the group stage for the tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, setting the schedule and matchups for next summer’s expanded 48-team event.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their shared border late on Friday, a reminder of how sensitive the frontier remains despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for its support of the claims by United Arab Emirates on three Iranian islands.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping accompanied French President Emmanuel Macron to Chengdu on Friday, a rare gesture seemingly reserved for the head of Europe's second-largest economy that highlights Beijing's focus on Paris in its ties with the European Union.
Kremenchuk, an industrial centre on the Dnipro River, was struck again as Russian forces targeted facilities across the city during the night.
A giant Christmas tree adorned with red and gold baubles stands in the West Bank city of Bethlehem for the first time since 2022.
On 5 December 2025, residents of Hama filled the streets, balconies, rooftops, main squares, waving flags and chanting slogans, celebrating the first anniversary of the departure of forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad.
President of the United States of America Donald Trump has sent a letter of gratitude to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
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