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Trade, transit and trust: Latvia’s strategic turn towards Azerbaijan

Trade, transit and trust: Latvia’s strategic turn towards Azerbaijan

The official visit of Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs to Azerbaijan upon the invitation of President Ilham Aliyev is more than a diplomatic courtesy. It is a clear statement that relations between Baku and Riga matter not only bilaterally, but strategically across a rapidly changing Eurasian landscape.

Nation
Post shared on President Aliyev's social media account regarding his meeting with Latvian President [VIDEO]

Post shared on President Aliyev's social media account regarding his meeting with Latvian President [VIDEO]

A post has been shared on the social media account of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev regarding his meeting with Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, who is on an official visit to the country.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light price jumps above $113 per barrel in global market rally

Azeri Light price jumps above $113 per barrel in global market rally

The price of Azerbaijan’s flagship Azeri Light crude oil continued its upward trajectory, surpassing $113 per barrel on the CIF basis at Italy’s Augusta Port.

Business
SOCAR and BGP Inc. discuss prospects for expanding cooperation

SOCAR and BGP Inc. discuss prospects for expanding cooperation

The President of SOCAR, Rovshan Najaf, met with Ren Wencun, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of BGP Inc. of the People’s Republic of China, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
President: Mutual visits of Azerbaijani and Armenian representatives contribute to establishing a normal atmosphere

President: Mutual visits of Azerbaijani and Armenian representatives contribute to establishing a normal atmosphere

The head of state noted that there have been mutual visits and meetings between civil society and media representatives of Azerbaijan and Armenia, emphasizing that this contributes to the creation of a normal atmosphere between the countries.

World
U.S. intercepts nearly 30 vessels amid ongoing maritime blockade of Iran [PHOTOS]

U.S. intercepts nearly 30 vessels amid ongoing maritime blockade of Iran [PHOTOS]

The United States has intercepted nearly 30 vessels during the enforcement of its maritime blockade against Iran, according to a statement released by U.S. Central Command on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, 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

Lifestyle
Khatai Arts Center launches two-day art marathon [PHOTOS]

Khatai Arts Center launches two-day art marathon [PHOTOS]

The Khatai Arts Center has hosted the launch of a series of exhibitions titled "Spring Colors", presented as a lively two-day creative marathon, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Artist who brings world to life through vibrant brush strokes [PHOTOS]

Artist who brings world to life through vibrant brush strokes [PHOTOS]

The marking of 115 years since the birth of Huseyn Aliyev is not merely a date on a calendar, but a celebration of a master who brought the world to life through the vibrant strokes of his brush.

Analysis

Events
Ali Asadov highlights Azerbaijan’s role in global climate agenda at Astana

Ali Asadov highlights Azerbaijan’s role in global climate agenda at Astana

Ali Asadov stated that Azerbaijan has consistently prioritized environmental issues and climate resilience, viewing them as essential to long-term development.

Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo’s son could join Al-Nassr’s main squad

Cristiano Ronaldo’s son could join Al-Nassr’s main squad

Saudi club Al-Nassr is considering the possibility of promoting 16-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. - the son of team captain Cristiano Ronaldo, to the first team as early as next season, AzerNEWS reports.

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