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Economic zones anchor Azerbaijan’s reconstruction strategy in liberated territories

Economic zones anchor Azerbaijan’s reconstruction strategy in liberated territories

Entrepreneurs in both industrial parks benefit from additional incentives such as preferential bank loans, subsidized social insurance payments, a 20 percent discount on utility services, and full exemption from customs duties and VAT on raw materials. By October 1, 2025, a total of 232 confirmation documents were issued to residents, enabling savings of approximately 11 million manats ($6.5 million) through import VAT and customs privileges.

Exhibition on Azerbaijan’s path to sovereign statehood opens at Sofia University

Exhibition on Azerbaijan’s path to sovereign statehood opens at Sofia University

As part of the events marking the "Year of the Constitution and Sovereignty" in Azerbaijan, the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Bulgaria and the Azerbaijan Language and Culture Center at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski,” established in collaboration with Baku Slavic University, jointly organized the opening of an exhibition titled “Azerbaijan on the Path to Sovereign Statehood.” The event took place in the university's main foyer, Azernews reports.

Azerbaijan exports over $385 M worth of crude oil to Portugal in first nine months of 2025

Azerbaijan exports over $385 M worth of crude oil to Portugal in first nine months of 2025

From January to September 2025, Azerbaijan exported approximately 714,300 tons of crude oil and petroleum products derived from bituminous materials to Portugal, with a total value of $385.1 million USD, Azernews reports, citing the State Customs Committee.

Azerbaijan strengthens CIS ties while expanding EU exports amid global market shifts

Azerbaijan strengthens CIS ties while expanding EU exports amid global market shifts

Azerbaijan’s foreign trade performance continued to show resilience and strategic diversification in the first nine months of 2025, with notable increases in turnover across both regional and continental partners. According to the latest figures from the State Customs Committee, total trade with Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries exceeded $5.4 billion, marking a significant 11.7% year-on-year increase.

Armenia rejects Azerbaijan’s demand for constitutional changes before peace deal

Armenia rejects Azerbaijan’s demand for constitutional changes before peace deal

Armenia has firmly rejected Azerbaijan’s demand to amend its constitution as a precondition for signing a peace agreement, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said during a joint press conference with Finnish Foreign Minister and OSCE Chair Elina Valtonen, Azernews reports, local media outlets.

Defendants challenge evidence as Baku Court examines public statements in war crimes trial [PHOTOS]

Defendants challenge evidence as Baku Court examines public statements in war crimes trial [PHOTOS]

The open court hearing session for criminal cases against citizens of the Republic of Armenia, including Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanian, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others, who are accused of crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes—including the preparation and conduct of aggressive war, genocide, violation of the laws and customs of war—as well as terrorism, financing of terrorism, forcible seizure of power, forcible retention of power, and numerous other crimes resulting from Armenia's military aggression against Azerbaijan, continued on October 17.

China and US agree to fresh trade talks

China and US agree to fresh trade talks

China and the United States agreed Saturday to conduct another round of trade negotiations in the coming week, as the world’s two biggest economies seek to avoid another damaging tit-for-tat tariff battle, Azernews reports, citing Arab News.

Azerbaijani tea tasting held in Estonia [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani tea tasting held in Estonia [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani tea tasting event titled "Azerbaijani Tea: Traditions and Modernity" has taken place at the "Buta" Azerbaijani Culture Center in Tallinn, led by artist Rovshan Nur, Azernews reports.

Italy holds Azerbaijani Mugham concert [PHOTOS]

Italy holds Azerbaijani Mugham concert [PHOTOS]

A concert dedicated to Azerbaijani mugham music was held at the Cultural Center under the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Italy, bringing together diplomats, academics, and members of the Azerbaijani community, Azernews reports.

Azerbaijan steps onto Middle East stage to bridge new frontiers of peace [ANALYSIS]

Azerbaijan steps onto Middle East stage to bridge new frontiers of peace [ANALYSIS]

In a region long shaped by rivalry, ideology, and conflict, a new and unexpected voice of balance and diplomacy is emerging: that of Azerbaijan. With the signing of a historic ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in October 2025, the shifting architecture of peace in the Middle East has drawn in a mediator whose credibility is built not on size or power, but on experience, consistency, and wisdom. At the heart of this development stands President Ilham Aliyev, whose deft diplomatic manoeuvring and decades-long peacebuilding record in the South Caucasus have positioned Azerbaijan as a respected and trusted actor in one of the world’s most volatile arenas.

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