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Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan turn $1 billion trade target into Eurasian growth bet

Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan turn $1 billion trade target into Eurasian growth bet

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are setting an ambitious but increasingly realistic economic target: raising bilateral trade to $1 billion by 2030. At first glance, the figure may appear to be simply another trade objective announced by two governments. In reality, however, the target could become part of a much broader transformation in economic relations between the South Caucasus and Central Asia.

Nation
Azerbaijan’s C6 role strengthens interregional cooperation, President says

Azerbaijan’s C6 role strengthens interregional cooperation, President says

“Azerbaijan’s participation in this format (the “C6” format – ed.) demonstrates our country’s contribution to strengthening interregional cooperation,” President Ilham Aliyev said in an interview with the Uzbekistan National News Agency (UzA).

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan’s oil exports to Switzerland reach $193.6 million

Azerbaijan’s oil exports to Switzerland reach $193.6 million

In January-July 2026, Azerbaijan exported 272,500 tons of crude oil and petroleum products derived from bituminous minerals to Switzerland, worth $193.6 million. According to the State Customs Committee, the figure increased by...

Business
Azerbaijan’s trade turnover with China rises 4.3%

Azerbaijan’s trade turnover with China rises 4.3%

The trade turnover between Azerbaijan and China in January-July 2026 amounted to ...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia seeks third-country help to visit detainees in Baku

Armenia seeks third-country help to visit detainees in Baku

Armenia has approached a third, neutral country with a request to organise consular visits to Armenian nationals held in prisons in Baku.

World
NASA's Roman Space Telescope set to explore hidden universe

NASA's Roman Space Telescope set to explore hidden universe

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch on August 30, opening a new chapter in the study of exoplanets, dark energy and the large-scale structure of the universe.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Jackie Chan receives one-of-a-kind backgammon set [VIDEO]

Jackie Chan receives one-of-a-kind backgammon set [VIDEO]

Filming for part of "Armour of God 4: Ultimatum", starring Jackie Chan, has wrapped in Azerbaijan.

Culture
Maestro Niyazi's contribution to country's professional conducting school

Maestro Niyazi's contribution to country's professional conducting school

This year marks the 114th anniversary of the birth of renowned Azerbaijani conductor and composer Niyazi Taghizade-Hajibayov. His name became inseparable from the development of Azerbaijan's professional conducting school.

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

Events
Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan strengthen cooperation in judicial sphere

Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan strengthen cooperation in judicial sphere

A meeting was held at the Supreme Court of the Republic of Azerbaijan with a delegation from the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, led by Deputy Chairman Nurlan Alisherovich Musaev.

Sports
Azerbaijani folklore characters chosen as EuroVolley mascots

Azerbaijani folklore characters chosen as EuroVolley mascots

Jyrtdan and Goychay Fatma, two beloved characters from Azerbaijani folklore, have been named the official mascots of the 2026 CEV Women's Volleyball European Championship matches in Baku.

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