On May 6, President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan met with Alexander Turchin, the Prime Minister of Belarus.
On 6 May, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of Belarus Alexander Turchin in Baku. The sides exchanged views on key areas of bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on political dialogue, economic collaboration, and industrial partnerships.
President Aliyev noted the close friendship and mutual trust between Azerbaijan and Belarus, highlighting the visit of Prime Minister Turchin—one of his first official trips since assuming office—as a clear indication of the strong partnership between the two countries.
Emphasising the importance of aligning economic and trade ties with the high level of political relations, President Aliyev expressed Azerbaijan’s interest in expanding cooperation across various sectors.
Prime Minister Turchin conveyed greetings from President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko. President Aliyev, in turn, asked him to extend his own regards to the Belarusian leader.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed industrial cooperation, with particular attention given to the production of Belarusian automotive equipment at the Ganja Automobile Plant. The establishment of service centres across Azerbaijan and prospects for joint ventures in areas such as elevator manufacturing, household appliances, and agriculture were also discussed.
Both leaders noted opportunities in livestock breeding, dairy and meat processing, and poultry farming. They agreed to strengthen collaboration through the Intergovernmental Commission, which was tasked with overseeing further development in these fields.
Prime Minister Turchin noted his positive impressions of Baku, marking his first visit to the Azerbaijani capital, and expressed interest in Belarusian participation in reconstruction efforts across the liberated territories. He stated that he would visit these areas during his trip.
The meeting also addressed cooperation in urban planning. President Aliyev invited Belarus to participate in the 2026 World Urban Forum, which will be hosted by Azerbaijan.
The discussion concluded with an exchange of views on other areas of mutual interest.
More than 1,000 firefighters are battling to contain two major wildfires in northern Japan for a fourth consecu...
Iran says no U.S. meeting is planned in Islamabad, despite Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arriving in the Pakistani capital. He is also set to vis...
Residents in central Gaza are preparing to vote in municipal elections on Saturday (25 April), marking the first ballot in the Strip since 2006. Th...
Militants have staged coordinated attacks in Mali’s capital, Bamako, and several locations across the country, the army said on Saturday (...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Azerbaijan for talks with President Ilham Aliyev, holding meetings in G...
More than 1,000 firefighters are battling to contain two major wildfires in northern Japan for a fourth consecutive day, as flames advance towards residential areas and force thousands to flee.
Iran says no U.S. meeting is planned in Islamabad, despite Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arriving in the Pakistani capital. He is also set to visit Muscat and Moscow for regional consultations.
Residents in central Gaza are preparing to vote in municipal elections on Saturday (25 April), marking the first ballot in the Strip since 2006. The vote in Deir al-Balah is being watched closely as a rare indication of public sentiment, including towards Hamas.
Militants have staged coordinated attacks in Mali’s capital, Bamako, and several locations across the country, the army said on Saturday (25 April), in an assault apparently involving jihadist and Tuareg-led groups.
Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are intensifying, with the White House confirming that U.S. President Donald Trump will send special envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner to Islamabad for talks with Iran under Pakistani mediation.
Argentina has reiterated its interest in resuming talks with the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands, a disputed archipelago in the South Atlantic, after reports that an internal Pentagon email suggested reviewing Washington’s support for the UK’s claim amid tensions over the Iran war.
Russian emergency services have contained a major fire at the Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea coast, local officials said on Thursday, ending a four-day effort after a Ukrainian drone strike.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Azerbaijan for talks with President Ilham Aliyev, holding meetings in Gabala on Saturday (25 April) during a working visit to the country.
Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTV Slovenia has confirmed it will not air the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, joining a widening boycott over Israel’s participation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Azerbaijan for talks with President Ilham Aliyev, holding meetings in Gabala on Saturday (25 April) during a working visit to the country.
An additional consignment of Russian wheat has been dispatched to Armenia via Azerbaijan transit routes on 24 April, continuing a series of deliveries using regional rail corridors.
France and Armenia are set to strengthen cooperation in defence, technology and the economy during a state visit by President Emmanuel Macron, Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister has confirmed.
Around 14% of Central Asia’s population - about 12 million people - are facing food shortages, according to the United Nations. The issue was a central focus at the Regional Environmental Summit in Astana.
Türkiye sent six trucks carrying critical medical supplies to Iran on Thursday, reinforcing humanitarian assistance amid challenging cross-border conditions.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment