Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in the Azerbaijani city of Lachin on Wednesday to join celebrations marking Azerbaijan’s Independence Day.
As part of his official visit, Erdogan is set to hold talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to discuss bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and global developments.
A key highlight of the visit will be Erdogan’s participation in the second Türkiye-Azerbaijan-Pakistan trilateral summit, where he will be joined by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The summit aims to deepen cooperation among the three allied nations in areas ranging from regional security to economic development.
President Erdogan will also take part in the inauguration ceremony of the Lachin International Airport, a significant infrastructure project in territories liberated by Azerbaijan.
Accompanied by a high-level delegation — including several ministers, senior presidential advisers, and officials from the ruling party — Erdogan’s visit underscores the strategic partnership between Türkiye and Azerbaijan, as well as their shared commitment to regional connectivity and collaboration.
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone call on Wednesday with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, to discuss recent initiatives aimed at ending the more than three-year-long Russia-Ukraine war.
Istanbul emerges as the key venue for Russia-Ukraine negotiations, signaling renewed diplomatic efforts between the two countries.
NATO Military Committee Chairman Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone has said Türkiye will be central to the Russia-Ukraine peace process, citing its military strength and strategic role in the alliance.
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is expected to travel to Kyiv on Thursday for a two-day visit, following a series of high-level meetings in Moscow.
Brazil’s economy is expected to have regained momentum in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in household spending and private investment, according to a Reuters poll of economists conducted from May 21–26.
A 53-year-old man has been charged after a car was driven into a crowd during Liverpool FC’s trophy parade celebration.
Spain is preparing to significantly expand its public smoking restrictions by banning smoking on bar and restaurant terraces, as well as in other outdoor public areas, Health Minister Mónica García announced Thursday.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said that he exchanged views on tariff issues with U.S. President Donald Trump by phone on Thursday.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that Nigel Farage's economic plans would damage the British economy, calling them unrealistic and comparing them to the failed policies of former PM Liz Truss.
AnewZ takes to the streets of Yerevan and Baku to ask a simple yet deeply complex question: How do you see peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan? In the first part of our special report, we hear the hopes, doubts, and scars still shaping people’s perspectives on both sides.
On May 28, the inauguration ceremony of Lachin International Airport was held.
A car drove into crowds of Liverpool fans celebrating the club’s Premier League title in the city centre on Monday evening, injuring dozens including 4 children. A 53-year-old man believed to be the driver was arrested at the scene.
EU ministers have greenlit a massive €150 billion defense investment fund—dubbed the Security Action for Europe (SAFE)—as the bloc ramps up its military readiness in response to Russia’s aggression and growing uncertainty over U.S. security guarantees.
Kyiv faced a large-scale Russian drone and missile assault overnight, with explosions and gunfire echoing throughout the city, forcing residents to shelter in subway stations.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's first visit to Central Asia has begun in Uzbekistan. In Samarkand, a high-level meeting between Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Italian officials resulted in the signing of several protocols and intergovernmental agreements.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev welcomed a high-level business delegation from the United Arab Emirates, highlighting deepening economic ties and future cooperation.
Kazakhstan launches Central Asia’s most powerful supercomputer, signaling a bold step in its digital transformation and AI ambitions.
President Ilham Aliyev met with a member of U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee to discuss bilateral ties and future cooperation between Azerbaijan and the United States.
Astana just opened a new chapter for financial integration among Turkic states — President Tokayev chaired the first-ever meeting of Central Bank governors from member countries.
Brazil’s economy is expected to have regained momentum in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in household spending and private investment, according to a Reuters poll of economists conducted from May 21–26.
A 53-year-old man has been charged after a car was driven into a crowd during Liverpool FC’s trophy parade celebration.
Spain is preparing to significantly expand its public smoking restrictions by banning smoking on bar and restaurant terraces, as well as in other outdoor public areas, Health Minister Mónica García announced Thursday.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said that he exchanged views on tariff issues with U.S. President Donald Trump by phone on Thursday.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that Nigel Farage's economic plans would damage the British economy, calling them unrealistic and comparing them to the failed policies of former PM Liz Truss.
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