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Baku’s unifying formula: culture, Turkic ties and global diplomacy

Baku’s unifying formula: culture, Turkic ties and global diplomacy

For Azerbaijan, the Organisation of Turkic States is no longer simply a forum for cultural affinity. It is becoming an instrument through which Baku can deepen economic connectivity, reinforce political coordination and give greater weight to the voice of Turkic states in a more fragmented international system.

Nation
Footage of President Ilham Aliyev's participation in inauguration of Gobustan Solar Power Plant published on his social media pages [VIDEO]

Footage of President Ilham Aliyev's participation in inauguration of Gobustan Solar Power Plant published on his social media pages [VIDEO]

Footage of President Ilham Aliyev's participation in the inauguration of the 100 MW Gobustan Solar Power Plant in Baku’s Garadagh district, was posted on his social media pages.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan becomes Türkiye’s largest natural gas supplier in July 2026

Azerbaijan becomes Türkiye’s largest natural gas supplier in July 2026

Azerbaijan was Türkiye’s largest natural gas supplier in July 2026. According to Türkiye’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK), Azerbaijan exported...

Business
Azerbaijan’s net foreign assets jump $3.3 billion as overseas investment surges

Azerbaijan’s net foreign assets jump $3.3 billion as overseas investment surges

Azerbaijan’s net foreign financial assets increased by $3.3 billion in January-June 2026, according to the Central Bank of Azerbaijan’s balance of payments report for the first six months of the year. The increase was driven primarily by outward direct investments, which amounted to...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia’s revanchists rise as peace begins to change Caucasus

Armenia’s revanchists rise as peace begins to change Caucasus

As roads reopen and diplomats walk through rebuilt towns, the loudest opponents of the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace are not in the region at all

World
Belarus, US agreed on interim agreement

Belarus, US agreed on interim agreement

US Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale said the two sides had reached an interim agreement following talks in Minsk with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Analysis

Lifestyle
National cuisine delights food lovers in Uzbekistan [PHOTOS]

National cuisine delights food lovers in Uzbekistan [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan has successfully participated in the International Tasanno Festival of National Cuisines and Cultures held in Tashkent. The country took second place in the "Best Cuisine" category.

Culture
Azerbaijan's jazz fascinates music lovers in Switzerland [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's jazz fascinates music lovers in Switzerland [PHOTOS]

Following the gala concert at the Auditorium Stravinski, a concert programme dedicated to Azerbaijani jazz has been presented as part of the Septembre Musical Montreux-Vevey festival in Switzerland.

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
Turkic World maps out common future and common vision in Baku [PHOTOS]

Turkic World maps out common future and common vision in Baku [PHOTOS]

The “Turkic World Dialogues: Common Future and Common Vision” event has been held at the Hilton Baku Hotel, bringing together academics, researchers and experts to discuss the future of cooperation among Turkic states.

Sports
Moldovan referees to officiate Azerbaijan-Tajikistan friendly match

Moldovan referees to officiate Azerbaijan-Tajikistan friendly match

UEFA has announced the refereeing appointments for the upcoming friendly between the Azerbaijan and Tajikistan national football teams.

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