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Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov met with a delegation from Guinea-Bissau, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Communities Carlos Pinto Pereira.
Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov met with a delegation from Guinea-Bissau, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Communities Carlos Pinto Pereira.
The meeting included representatives from Guinea-Bissau’s Ministries of Energy and Natural Resources, the State Oil Company, and Environment Minister Viriato Cassamá. Discussions focused on opportunities for collaboration in the energy sector to strengthen bilateral ties.
Guinea-Bissau expressed interest in Azerbaijan's expertise in oil and gas production, geological exploration, energy transition, and decarbonization. Potential areas of cooperation were identified during the talks.
Azerbaijan highlighted its international energy projects, including gas supplies to 12 countries. Officials shared information on Azerbaijan's achievements in energy transition, supported by over $2 billion in investments aimed at increasing renewable energy's share in the national energy capacity to 33%.
Discussions also covered new energy legislation, partnerships with international investors, and the development of “green” energy interconnectors between Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Europe, and Central Asia. Additionally, both sides exchanged views on COP29 energy initiatives and related strategies.
The U.S. has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine in a deal worth an estimated $2.1 billion, but Kyiv could face years of delays before receiving the weapons it urgently needs to defend against intensifying Russian attacks.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered Iran's armed forces to respond to any threat immediately and without geographical limits in statements posted to social media platforms on Saturday (31 October).
Demonstrators carrying Iranian flags and placards supporting the hijab gathered outside the Azerbaijani Embassy in London.
A Chinese-made AI chip has matched Nvidia’s H200 in tests conducted by its developer, marking a potential breakthrough in China’s efforts to reduce its dependence on foreign technology.
A hacking group linked to North Korea is widely believed to be behind the theft of $6.3 billion from cryptocurrency giant Binance, a cyberattack that experts describe as the largest cryptocurrency heist on record.
Since 2021, only 9 per cent of $8 billion in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan can be traced beyond initial recipients in public records, a Kabul Institute report released on 22 October said. The United Nations says its oversight systems ensure accountability.
Opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan surged by 330 per cent in 2026 despite a four-year ban, the United Nations said on Thursday. Afghan authorities disputed the findings, while Japan urged continued support for farmers seeking alternative livelihoods.
Demonstrators carrying Iranian flags and placards supporting the hijab gathered outside the Azerbaijani Embassy in London.
Central Asia could gain up to $640 million a year from closer energy cooperation, but strained electricity grids threaten to limit those gains, with Kazakhstan particularly exposed to regional power shortages and growing pressure on its network.
Georgia and Azerbaijan are stepping up efforts to boost trade, strengthen transport links between Asia and Europe and resolve a longstanding border dispute, as both countries seek to deepen their strategic partnership.
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