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What can IsDB summit in Baku achieve beyond dialogue?

What can IsDB summit in Baku achieve beyond dialogue?

This week, Baku once again takes its place at the center of the global development conversation. The Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group have officially commenced in the Azerbaijani capital under the patronage of President Ilham Aliyev, bringing together policymakers, development experts, and financial leaders from the institution's fifty-seven member countries and beyond. It is the second time Azerbaijan has hosted the Group's flagship gathering, the first being in 2010, and the return after sixteen years is no small symbol of how far the country and the wider region have travelled.

Nation
Another meeting of Coordination Headquarters held in Aghdara [PHOTOS]

Another meeting of Coordination Headquarters held in Aghdara [PHOTOS]

On June 17, another meeting of the Coordination Headquarters for addressing issues in a centralized manner in the liberated territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan was held in the city of Aghdara under the chairmanship of Samir Nuriyev, Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Head of the Headquarters.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil prices decline sharply despite remaining well above budget benchmark

Azeri Light oil prices decline sharply despite remaining well above budget benchmark

The price of Azerbaijan's flagship Azeri Light crude oil fell significantly on international markets, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Baku and Seul aim to deepen economic and energy partnership [PHOTOS]

Baku and Seul aim to deepen economic and energy partnership [PHOTOS]

According to the statement, the discussions took place during a meeting between Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Economy Rovnag Abdullayev and Chung Eui-Hae Cecilia, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs of the Republic of Korea.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan facilitates another transit shipment from Russia to Armenia

Azerbaijan facilitates another transit shipment from Russia to Armenia

According to the information, 7 railway wagons carrying 490 tons of wheat will be dispatched today from the Bilajari station toward the Boyuk Kesik direction.

World
Iran deal still in draft stage, Trump says

Iran deal still in draft stage, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran should not be viewed as a final agreement, warning that the United States could resort to military action if the outcome of negotiations does not meet Washington’s expectations.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Leyla Aliyeva meets UNFCCC Executive Secretary [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva meets UNFCCC Executive Secretary [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva held a meeting with the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Simon Stiell, in Bonn, Germany, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Culture Ministry, UNESCO strengthens partnership in heritage preservation

Culture Ministry, UNESCO strengthens partnership in heritage preservation

Azerbaijan's Culture Minister, Adil Karimli, has met with UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany in Paris to discuss strengthening cooperation in cultural heritage preservation, intercultural dialogue, and joint initiatives within the UNESCO framework, 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 Caspian Sea

Earthquake hits Caspian Sea

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 18 km beneath the earth’s surface.

Sports
Azerbaijan crowned World Champion at Chovqan World Championship [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan crowned World Champion at Chovqan World Championship [PHOTOS]

The 2nd Chovqan World Championship has been in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.

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