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Beijing–Baku agreement unlocks new era for Azerbaijan’s agribusiness exports

Beijing–Baku agreement unlocks new era for Azerbaijan’s agribusiness exports

The intersection of strategic state planning and high-stakes economic diplomacy has just handed Azerbaijan’s agricultural sector its most transformative blueprint of the decade. Agriculture has historically formed the bedrock of the Azerbaijani rural economy, acting as a vital cushion and a cultural cornerstone long before hydrocarbons reshaped the Caspian shoreline.

Nation
Hikmet Hajiyev, Armen Grigoryan discuss peace agenda at Dilijan meeting

Hikmet Hajiyev, Armen Grigoryan discuss peace agenda at Dilijan meeting

On June 14, a working meeting was held in Dilijan, Armenia between Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil prices drop over 6% amid global market slump

Azeri Light oil prices drop over 6% amid global market slump

The price of Azerbaijan's flagship "Azeri Light" crude oil has experienced a sharp decline, dropping by $6.35, or 6.57%, to settle at $90.50 per barrel on a CIF basis at the Italian port of Augusta, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Dry cargo volumes at Port of Baku surge 77% in January-May

Dry cargo volumes at Port of Baku surge 77% in January-May

The port also recorded a significant increase in shipments of copper, zinc and other non-ferrous metal products exported from Kazakhstan, highlighting the growing importance of the Trans-Caspian transport route for regional trade.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan calls for joint work with Azerbaijan on missing persons issue

Pashinyan calls for joint work with Azerbaijan on missing persons issue

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has stated that Armenia and Azerbaijan should work together to address the issue of missing persons, describing it as an important humanitarian matter that concerns both countries, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Fico 'disappointed' over EU's role in Ukraine war

Fico 'disappointed' over EU's role in Ukraine war

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed his disappointment with the European Union (EU) on Sunday, claiming that the EU will support the Ukraine war to be waged "to the last Ukrainian soldier, to the last euro", AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
'Tiny Worlds' group exhibition of young artists opens at Leyla Khazari Art Gallery [PHOTOS]

'Tiny Worlds' group exhibition of young artists opens at Leyla Khazari Art Gallery [PHOTOS]

A group exhibition of young artists titled "Tiny Worlds" has been successfully held at Leyla Khazari Art Gallery,AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
National musicians fascinate audience in Uzbekistan [PHOTOS]

National musicians fascinate audience in Uzbekistan [PHOTOS]

Spectacular concert program dedicated to the rich heritage of Azerbaijani music has been presented at the Uzbekistan State Conservatory in Tashkent, 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
Earthquake hits Azerbaijan's Gabala district

Earthquake hits Azerbaijan's Gabala district

According to the Republican Seismic Survey Center, the earthquake occurred in the Gabala district, approximately 11 kilometers southwest of the Gabala seismic station.

Sports
Azerbaijani chess players to compete at World Junior Championship in Italy

Azerbaijani chess players to compete at World Junior Championship in Italy

The World Junior Chess Championship is set to take place in Montesilvano, bringing together young talents from 86 countries, AzerNEWS reports.

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