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UK Ambassador: Mine action is an important part of putting Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict behind us

UK Ambassador: Mine action is an important part of putting Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict behind us

Speaking to AzerNEWS on the sidelines of the 4th International Mine Action Conference in Baku, UK Ambassador to Azerbaijan Duncan Norman said the international community has an important role to play in addressing Azerbaijan’s extensive landmine contamination, stressing that the United Kingdom will continue supporting mine clearance efforts.

Nation
President: Azerbaijan-Vietnam relations are based on traditions of mutual respect and friendship

President: Azerbaijan-Vietnam relations are based on traditions of mutual respect and friendship

"Relations between Azerbaijan and Vietnam are based on the traditions of mutual respect, trust and friendship," President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in a congratulatory letter addressed to General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam on the occasion of his country’s national holiday - Independence Day.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price rises above $97 per barrel

Azeri Light oil price rises above $97 per barrel

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil at Italy’s Augusta port rose by $4.72, or 5.08%, compared with the previous figure, reaching $97.61 per barrel on a CIF basis.

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
Farid Shafiyev: Landmine issue remains a political problem between Azerbaijan and Armenia

Farid Shafiyev: Landmine issue remains a political problem between Azerbaijan and Armenia

The landmine problem remains one of the most persistent humanitarian and security challenges facing Azerbaijan following the end of the conflict with Armenia. Thousands of mines and unexploded ordnance continue to complicate the restoration of territories, the return of displaced Azerbaijanis and the implementation of large-scale reconstruction projects.

World
Trump says he is not seeking Iran talks, claims US has ‘almost complete control’ of Strait of Hormuz

Trump says he is not seeking Iran talks, claims US has ‘almost complete control’ of Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has rejected reports that Washington is trying to force Iran back to the negotiating table, saying he is satisfied with the current military and economic pressure on Tehran.

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
National judo team finishes first at Cracow Judo Open [PHOTOS]

National judo team finishes first at Cracow Judo Open [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani judokas have finished Cracow Judo Open 2026 at the top of the overall team standings, collecting seven gold, two silver and two bronze medals in Kraków, Poland.

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