Kazakhstan retains lead as Central Asia tourism expands rapidly
Tourism across Central Asia is expanding rapidly, with millions of visitors arriving each year as the region becomes an increasingly competitive gl...
“Baku Energy Week,” the region’s leading energy industry event, kicks off its 30th edition today, bringing together global energy leaders for impactful discussions and collaborations. This milestone event continues to strengthen Azerbaijan’s role in the international energy arena.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, “Baku Energy Week” remains a prestigious platform uniting key players in the energy sector from around the world. The event features three major gatherings: the Caspian Oil and Gas exhibition, Caspian Power green energy exhibition, and the Baku Energy Forum, held at top venues in Baku. Participants will engage in business-to-business and business-to-government meetings, panel discussions on sustainability, innovation, and alternative energy, as well as cultural initiatives like inclusive art exhibitions and environmental projects.
With strong support from SOCAR, the Ministry of Energy, and OPEC, the forum will host international experts and highlight the future of energy, digitalization, and regional cooperation. The event not only celebrates three decades of energy leadership but also fosters new partnerships, technological advancements, and sustainable development in the Caspian region.
This year’s forum covers a broad and diverse agenda addressing key challenges and opportunities in the energy sector. Main topics include digitalization in energy, innovative technologies in geological exploration, boosting efficiency through innovation and sustainability in production and operations, outcomes of COP29 for a sustainable future, unlocking green energy potential in the Caspian region, new structures in the gas market, and ensuring energy security through reliable oil and gas pipeline infrastructure.
Minval Politika has released further footage it says shows former International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo discussing alleged funding behind campaigns linked to Armenia and Azerbaijan.
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters he was "not satisfied" with Iran's latest peace proposal, which was delivered to Washington via Pakistani mediators on Friday (1 May).
Dubai chef Shaw Lash at Mexican restaurant Lila Molino flies in her avocados and tomatillos, small, tart green fruits native to Central America that are a staple of Mexican cuisine and key for her colourful and spicy dishes.
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Tourism across Central Asia is expanding rapidly, with millions of visitors arriving each year as the region becomes an increasingly competitive global travel destination, though growth rates vary significantly between countries.
Baku will host the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) from 17 to 22 May, bringing together around 25,000 participants from 176 countries to address the global housing crisis and sustainable urban development.
Türkiye’s Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz is set to visit Armenia in early May to take part in the 8th European Political Community Summit, in what will be the highest-level Turkish visit to the country to date. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is reportedly expected to miss the forum.
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