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Six years after war, South Caucasus faces historic chance for lasting peace

Six years after war, South Caucasus faces historic chance for lasting peace

"Six years ago, in 2020, the South Caucasus was a zone of unresolved conflict and chronic instability. Occupation continued, international law was not implemented, ceasefire violations were daily, and the entire regional architecture was hostage to one conflict. The security environment was unpredictable and fragile," said US-based political analyst Frank Musmar.

Nation
President: Azerbaijan is one of the very few countries active in both the East-West and North-South corridors

President: Azerbaijan is one of the very few countries active in both the East-West and North-South corridors

"So we wanted to create such a physical and administrative environment so that suppliers would choose to use multimodal transportation through Azerbaijan. Because if you go through Azerbaijan, you have to also use ferryboats," President Ilham Aliyev said at an event held as part of the 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum.

Oil & Gas
President of Azerbaijan: Oil and gas will continue to dominate the economy

President of Azerbaijan: Oil and gas will continue to dominate the economy

"Just several days ago, the state program on mining was adopted. It's a very short-term program for four years, which will generate a lot of activity. So these are the main directions of our development," President Ilham Aliyev said at an event held as part of the 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum.

Business
President Ilham Aliyev: Some traditional supply chains face certain risks

President Ilham Aliyev: Some traditional supply chains face certain risks

"Some of the traditional supply chains are at certain risk. So this is a great opportunity for local and foreign investments," said President Ilham Aliyev at an event held as part of the 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan highlights TRIPP, rail links and peace at UN General Assembly

Pashinyan highlights TRIPP, rail links and peace at UN General Assembly

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has addressed the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, saying that the peace established between Armenia and Azerbaijan has opened new opportunities for the South Caucasus.

World
US, China agree to establish 'communication channel' for AI incidents

US, China agree to establish 'communication channel' for AI incidents

The United States and China have agreed to establish a communication channel for discussing various incidents involving artificial intelligence (AI).

Analysis

Lifestyle
Baku hosts Living Culture Festival [PHOTOS]

Baku hosts Living Culture Festival [PHOTOS]

Baku has hosted the "Living Culture - Baku Cultural Awareness Festival", bringing together discussions, theatre and cinema around Azerbaijan's cultural heritage.

Culture
Mugham Center holds concert in honor of eminent ashig master [PHOTOS]

Mugham Center holds concert in honor of eminent ashig master [PHOTOS]

A concert programme dedicated to the 110th anniversary of master artist Ashig Iskandar Aghbabali, a prominent representative of the Aghbaba-Childir ashig tradition, and the 70th anniversary of Ashig Faxfur Aghbabali was held at the International Mugham Center.

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’s aviation units participate in "Power of Unity – 2026" exercise [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Azerbaijan’s aviation units participate in "Power of Unity – 2026" exercise [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Training within the "Power of Unity – 2026" joint military exercise, conducted in the Republic of Azerbaijan, are continuing successfully.

Sports
George Russell takes pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix

George Russell takes pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix

The qualifying session for the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix has concluded. Mercedes driver George Russell set the fastest time of the session to take pole position.

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