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Former Bosnian President: Garabagh’s reconstruction can become a global post-war model [INTERVIEW]

Former Bosnian President: Garabagh’s reconstruction can become a global post-war model [INTERVIEW]

On the penultimate day of the 13th session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, AzerNEWS had the honor to talk with former President of Bosnia and Herzegovina Mladen Ivanic, who spoke about the importance of informal global platforms, Azerbaijan’s growing international role, and lessons from post-war reconstruction that could be relevant for the rebuilding of Karabakh

Nation
Azerbaijan and EU deepen security dialogue amid expanding cooperation agenda [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan and EU deepen security dialogue amid expanding cooperation agenda [PHOTOS]

The seventh meeting of the Azerbaijan–European Union Security Dialogue was held in Baku on May 20, bringing together senior officials from both sides to review the state of bilateral relations and discuss key foreign and security policy priorities, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light crude surges above $114 per barrel

Azeri Light crude surges above $114 per barrel

Global oil benchmarks posted solid gains on international markets, with Azerbaijan’s flagship Azeri Light crude surpassing $114 per barrel at Italy’s Augusta port.

Business
Over 1,000 tickets sold for Baku-Tbilisi-Baku train route

Over 1,000 tickets sold for Baku-Tbilisi-Baku train route

More than 1,000 tickets have been sold within a short period for the renewed Baku-Tbilisi-Baku railway route, according to Azerbaijan Railways (ADY), AzerNEWS ​reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map

Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map

To understand the profound strategic and emotional weight of Lachin’s return to Azerbaijani sovereignty, one must first revisit the bleak spring of 1992.

World
Zambian delegate: Azerbaijan showed that smart urbanization is achievable

Zambian delegate: Azerbaijan showed that smart urbanization is achievable

As discussions on sustainable urbanization and housing continued at the 13th session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Zambian delegate Meekson Mwamulando, in his remarks to AzerNEWS, highlighted the importance of practical urban planning solutions and praised Azerbaijan’s smart city initiatives as an example for developing countries.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Urban planning fair brings festive atmosphere to World Urban Forum in Baku [PHOTOS]

Urban planning fair brings festive atmosphere to World Urban Forum in Baku [PHOTOS]

An urban planning fair has been organized for visitors and residents of the city in connection with the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), which is taking place in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Culture Minister honors prominent cultural figures on anniversary occasion [PHOTOS]

Culture Minister honors prominent cultural figures on anniversary occasion [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's Culture Minister Adil Karimli has met with a group of prominent cultural figures celebrating milestone anniversaries and presented them with honorary awards and letters of appreciation, AzerNEWS reports.

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
Leyla Aliyeva meets with King Mswati III of Eswatini [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva meets with King Mswati III of Eswatini [PHOTOS]

The meeting was also attended by Prince Lindani Dlamini of Eswatini and Senator Pholile Shakantu, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the country, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
'Neftchi' wins Azerbaijan Futsal Cup after 5-3 victory over 'Araz-Nakhchivan'

'Neftchi' wins Azerbaijan Futsal Cup after 5-3 victory over 'Araz-Nakhchivan'

"Neftchi" Sports Club has won the Azerbaijan Futsal Cup by defeating "Araz-Nakhchivan" 5–3 in the final, AzerNEWS reports.

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