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France’s Armenian diaspora politics are becoming an exercise in political theatre

France’s Armenian diaspora politics are becoming an exercise in political theatre

For a nation striving to flex its muscles and project itself as a titan within the European Union, indulging in such petty machinations severely diminishes its standing on the global stage. Indeed, official Paris’ collusion with and subservience to the Armenian diaspora is fast becoming an anomaly in international relations. In short, history yields few examples of a country possessing such economic potential degrading itself into a mere instrument for cheap political games.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev concluded visit to Kyrgyzstan

President Ilham Aliyev concluded visit to Kyrgyzstan

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev concluded his working visit to the Kyrgyz Republic on September 1.

Oil & Gas
SOCAR, China's National Offshore Oil Corporation sign MoU on oil and gas cooperation

SOCAR, China's National Offshore Oil Corporation sign MoU on oil and gas cooperation

Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in the oil and gas sector.

Business
Azeraluminium’s export revenues jump by $35.2 million

Azeraluminium’s export revenues jump by $35.2 million

In January-July this year, Azeraluminium LLC exported products worth $111.9 million. This represents an increase of $35.2 million, or 45.9 percent, compared with the same period last year. The figures were reported in the August issue of the "Export Review" published by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC). Azeraluminium LLC’s export revenues amounted to...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
President Ilham Aliyev: We are working together with Armenia to create new overland transport links

President Ilham Aliyev: We are working together with Armenia to create new overland transport links

"Azerbaijan is already supplying petroleum products to Armenia and providing transit for third-country cargo," said President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in his speech at the SCO Plus format meeting.

World
French Foreign Legion Corporal held by dissidents in Colombia

French Foreign Legion Corporal held by dissidents in Colombia

A dissident group from Colombia’s former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the "Estado Mayor Central" (EMC), has claimed responsibility for the abduction of José Olger Melo Charry, a Colombian corporal serving in the French Foreign Legion who has been missing since August 6.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan brings its traditional heritage to World Nomad Games [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan brings its traditional heritage to World Nomad Games [PHOTOS]

Long before modern stadiums, scoreboards and Olympic medals, sport was part of everyday life. Strength was tested on wrestling grounds, horsemanship was passed from one generation to another, and games of strategy brought communities together.

Culture
Azerbaijan introduces photography as new field of study in art schools

Azerbaijan introduces photography as new field of study in art schools

The Culture Ministry's Scientific, Methodological and Qualification Center for Culture (MEMİM) has prepared, for the first time, a curriculum for art schools and centers in the field of photography.

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 clears more than 7,500 hectares of land in August

Azerbaijan clears more than 7,500 hectares of land in August

Organizations involved in mine clearance in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories carried out extensive demining operations throughout August.

Sports
Azerbaijani expert leads capoeira judging course in Turkiye [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani expert leads capoeira judging course in Turkiye [PHOTOS]

Elgiz Alizade, Vice President of the Azerbaijan Capoeira Federation, headed the first international judging course organized by the World Capoeira Federation (WCF) in Samsun, Turkiye.

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