Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan take a look at simplifying border crossing procedures for residents to boost travel and tourism between two countries.
A possibility of using biometric ID cards as a valid document instead of traditional foreign passports for travel between the two countries has been discussed between Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Migration Service of Azerbaijan, with involvement of consular and legal experts from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs.
This initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and promote people-to-people connections between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. Both countries have been actively working to enhance cooperation in various fields, including trade, tourism, and cultural exchange.
At present in accordance with bilateral intergovernmental agreements, a visa-free regime is being applied between the two countries: Uzbeks can stay in Azerbaijan for no more than 90 days, and Azeris in Uzbekistan for no more than 30 days.
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Pakistan has restored access to X months after imposing a ban following its controversial February 2024 general elections, despite earlier claims that the platform posed a national security threat.
Slovakia has rejected the European Commission's proposal to phase out Russian gas and other energy imports by the end of 2027. Prime Minister Robert Fico called the plan "unacceptable" in its current form, warning it would raise energy prices across the EU and hurt its economic competitiveness.
Moscow airports are experiencing major flight disruptions due to ongoing Ukrainian drone threats ahead of Russia's 9 May Victory Day celebrations.
India launched airstrikes on Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir after a deadly attack in Indian Kashmir killed 26 Hindu tourists, sparking the worst military clash in decades. Pakistan called it an "act of war" and claimed to have downed five Indian jets.
Yann Sommer’s dramatic extra-time save helped Inter Milan defeat Barcelona 4-3 and book a place in the Champions League final, drawing comparisons to club legend Julio Cesar's iconic save in 2010.
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