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Azerbaijan expands its reach in global fruit markets

Azerbaijan expands its reach in global fruit markets

In the shifting landscape of global fruit markets, Azerbaijan’s persimmon has quietly but steadily carved out a niche that belies its relatively modest size on the world stage. According to the State Customs Committee, between January and October of this year, Azerbaijan exported 91,895 tons of persimmons valued at $66.875 million, reflecting a remarkable 23.3% increase in volume and 26.3% growth in value compared to the same period last year. In 2024, the country had exported 74,500 tons worth $52.9 million, highlighting the rapid pace at which Azerbaijan is scaling its presence in international fruit trade.

Nation
Azerbaijan and Thailand hold first political consultations, strengthening bilateral ties

Azerbaijan and Thailand hold first political consultations, strengthening bilateral ties

On December 11–12, 2025, Elnur Mammadov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, visited the Kingdom of Thailand, marking a significant step in deepening diplomatic relations between the two countries, Azernews reports.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan increases liquefied gas production

Azerbaijan increases liquefied gas production

Azerbaijan produced 206,700 tons of liquefied gas during the January–November period of this year, Azernews reports, citing the State Statistics Committee.

Business
Azerbaijan holds talks with Nvidia on strategic technology cooperation

Azerbaijan holds talks with Nvidia on strategic technology cooperation

Azerbaijan has discussed joint initiatives with Nvidia on the application of advanced technologies in strategic sectors, Azernews report, citing Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev as saying in a post on the social media platform X.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
EU-Armenia partnership document raises questions on commitment to peace

EU-Armenia partnership document raises questions on commitment to peace

The EU calls its new 64-page agenda with Armenia a “strategic partnership.” In practice, it reads like a political time capsule, one that drags the region back into the pre-2020 mindset and recycles narratives already settled on the ground. After the Washington D.C. Summit and the initialing of the Azerbaijan–Armenia peace agreement, Brussels had an opportunity to solidify progress. Instead, the EU chose to anchor Armenia’s political comfort zone while sidelining the core realities that define today’s South Caucasus.

Armenian Aggression
Ruben Vardanyan’s trial continued with examination of documents [PHOTOS]

Ruben Vardanyan’s trial continued with examination of documents [PHOTOS]

Court proceedings in the criminal case against Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, charged under multiple articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan related to crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, financing of terrorism, and other grave offenses, continued on December 12.

World
U.S., S. Korea, other partners sign 'Pax Silica' declaration amid AI race with China

U.S., S. Korea, other partners sign 'Pax Silica' declaration amid AI race with China

The United States, South Korea and other partners on Friday adopted the "Pax Silica" Declaration for cooperation to build a "trusted" supply chain ecosystem for artificial intelligence (AI), critical minerals and other areas, as Washington seeks to counter China's growing heft in those fields, Azernews ​reports, citing Yonhap.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan Fashion Week: Designers of East present collections inspired by Great Silk Road [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Fashion Week: Designers of East present collections inspired by Great Silk Road [PHOTOS]

The 19th season of Azerbaijan Fashion Week has concluded in Baku, marking a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity and contemporary fashion artistry, Azernews reports.

Culture
Exhibition celebrates 110th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s legendary singer Rashid Behbudov

Exhibition celebrates 110th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s legendary singer Rashid Behbudov

The National Library of Azerbaijan has unveiled a special book exhibition titled “People’s Artist Rashid Behbudov – 110”, dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the birth of Rashid Behbudov, the legendary Azerbaijani singer and actor whose extraordinary voice and artistic mastery have captivated audiences around the world, Azernews reports.

Events
Fuzuli manuscript gifted at Javad Heyat centenary event [PHOTOS]

Fuzuli manuscript gifted at Javad Heyat centenary event [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan National Library has hosted an event, marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of prominent Turkologist,Professor Javad Heyat, Azernews reports.

Sports
World Cup in beach badminton underway in Khorfakkan, UAE

World Cup in beach badminton underway in Khorfakkan, UAE

The World Cup in beach badminton, also known as airbadminton, is currently taking place in Khorfakkan, United Arab Emirates.

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