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SOFAZ expands global reach with new Asia Investment Platform

SOFAZ expands global reach with new Asia Investment Platform

Azerbaijan State Oil Fund’s “Galaxy Orientis” investment platform, jointly established with China and Indonesia, is essentially the clearest example of our country’s new financial doctrine defined for the coming decades. This step is not merely an agreement signed by a group of bureaucrats or the transfer of several hundred million dollars from one account to another; it is a far-sighted strategic maneuver chosen by Azerbaijan to protect its wealth in an era when global power centers are shifting.

Nation
bp, Azerbaijan deepen energy partnership with new production plans [PHOTOS]

bp, Azerbaijan deepen energy partnership with new production plans [PHOTOS]

The parties reviewed the current status of projects being implemented under their strategic partnership in both oil and gas, as well as renewable energy sectors.

Oil & Gas
Gas transportation via BTE rises in early 2026 amid steady export growth

Gas transportation via BTE rises in early 2026 amid steady export growth

In January–March 2026, a total of 11.1 billion cubic meters of natural gas was transported through Azerbaijan’s main pipelines, marking a 3.35 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to the State Statistics Committee, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Azerbaijan, China discuss capital market and payment system cooperation

Azerbaijan, China discuss capital market and payment system cooperation

Development prospects for capital markets and payment systems between Azerbaijan and China were discussed during a meeting at the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan hails ‘new economic era’ as TRIPP project promises to end Armenia’s isolation

Pashinyan hails ‘new economic era’ as TRIPP project promises to end Armenia’s isolation

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is entering a new phase of economic development, pointing to the recently established peace framework with Azerbaijan and the upcoming launch of the TRIPP connectivity project, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Trump is confident that China won't send weapons to Iran

Trump is confident that China won't send weapons to Iran

United States President Donald Trump told Fox Business in an interview published on Wednesday that he sent a letter to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to ask him not to send weapons to Iran, and stated that the Chinese president wrote him back saying "he's not doing that", 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

Lifestyle
Meteor shower to be visible in Azerbaijan

Meteor shower to be visible in Azerbaijan

A "π-Puppid" meteor shower will be visible in April, with its peak activity expected between April 22 and 24, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Nizami Cinema Center hosts premier of second season of “Me, Lala and Sherlock Holmes” TV series [PHOTOS]

Nizami Cinema Center hosts premier of second season of “Me, Lala and Sherlock Holmes” TV series [PHOTOS]

On April 15, the Nizami Cinema Center hosted the premiere of the second season of the “Me, Lala and Sherlock Holmes” TV series, produced on the joint initiative of the Azerbaijan Public Television and Radio Broadcasting Company and Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Science and Education.

Analysis

Events
UK's Starmer rejects Trump's Hormuz blockade plan, widening rift with Washington over Iran

UK's Starmer rejects Trump's Hormuz blockade plan, widening rift with Washington over Iran

The latest escalation in rhetoric surrounding the Strait of Hormuz has once again exposed the fragility of US-led security architecture in the Gulf.

Sports
Azerbaijani wrestlers win six medals at Victory Cup

Azerbaijani wrestlers win six medals at Victory Cup

Azerbaijani wrestlers have achieved notable success at the Victory Cup held in Antalya, Turkiye, collecting six medals overall, AzerNEWS reports.

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