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Azerbaijan’s 4,010 missing remain test of trust as South Caucasus seeks lasting peace

Azerbaijan’s 4,010 missing remain test of trust as South Caucasus seeks lasting peace

This week, Baku is hosting the 4th International Conference on "Strengthening Trust and Developing Effective Mechanisms and Solutions for Addressing the Issue of Missing Persons," organized by Azerbaijan’s State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Persons within the Baku Dialogue on Missing Persons. Former heads of state and government, representatives of international organizations, experts, diplomats and human rights specialists are among those attending.

Nation
President: Azerbaijan is also ready to assume the CIS chairmanship in 2028

President: Azerbaijan is also ready to assume the CIS chairmanship in 2028

“I would like to express my gratitude for supporting the decision on Azerbaijan's co-chairmanship in the CIS in 2027. We regard this as evidence of high trust in our country and are ready to actively participate in the implementation of common tasks,” said President Ilham Aliyev as he addressed a limited-format meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State in Turkmenbashi.

Oil & Gas
SOCAR-backed Caspian Drilling Company reports 7.4% decline in annual net profit

SOCAR-backed Caspian Drilling Company reports 7.4% decline in annual net profit

Caspian Drilling Company Limited (CDC), in which Azerbaijan's State Oil Company (SOCAR) holds a controlling stake, recorded a net profit of $62.13 million in 2025, down 7.4% from $67.12 million a year earlier, despite improvements in revenue and operating profitability.

Business
Türkiye advances Kars–Iğdır–Aralık railway to strengthen Zangezur Corridor connectivity

Türkiye advances Kars–Iğdır–Aralık railway to strengthen Zangezur Corridor connectivity

Türkiye is continuing construction of the Kars–Iğdır–Aralık railway line, a strategic infrastructure project intended to strengthen transport connections with Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and support the development of the Zangezur Corridor.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan credits Alma-Ata Declaration with advancing peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Pashinyan credits Alma-Ata Declaration with advancing peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has emphasized the role of the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration in advancing the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, describing the document as an important foundation for the delimitation of the two countries' state border.

World
Kyiv enters 'survival mode' as mayor urges residents to consider leaving ahead of winter

Kyiv enters 'survival mode' as mayor urges residents to consider leaving ahead of winter

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has urged residents who have the means to do so to consider temporarily leaving the Ukrainian capital, warning that intensifying Russian attacks on critical infrastructure are pushing the city into what he described as a struggle for survival ahead of winter.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan spotlights literature and publishing at Frankfurt Book Fair [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan spotlights literature and publishing at Frankfurt Book Fair [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan is presenting its literary heritage and book culture at the 78th Frankfurt Book Fair, which opened in Frankfurt.

Culture
George Lucas' Museum of Narrative Art opens in Los Angeles

George Lucas' Museum of Narrative Art opens in Los Angeles

George Lucas' Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has opened in Los Angeles after 17 years of planning and setbacks.

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
Remains of 16 people discovered in Azerbaijan's Karabakh

Remains of 16 people discovered in Azerbaijan's Karabakh

The remains of 16 people were discovered in Karabakh three days ago, Akif Guliyev, head of the Forensic Archaeology Department at the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), has said.

Sports
Four Azerbaijani judokas to compete on fifth day of World Championships

Four Azerbaijani judokas to compete on fifth day of World Championships

Four Azerbaijani judokas will compete on October 8 at the 2026 World Judo Championships in Baku.

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