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Europe's return to Baku comes with new strategic realities

Europe's return to Baku comes with new strategic realities

Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Azerbaijan is the EU's most significant diplomatic engagement with the South Caucasus in years. It reflects a strategic reality that Brussels has been slow to fully acknowledge

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev and President of the European Commission delivered press statements [PHOTOS]

President Ilham Aliyev and President of the European Commission delivered press statements [PHOTOS]

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen made press statements on July 1.

Oil & Gas
Half of Azerbaijan's gas export goes to EU member states, President Aliyev says

Half of Azerbaijan's gas export goes to EU member states, President Aliyev says

"Half of our gas export goes to the European Union member states,” President Ilham Aliyev said during a joint press statement with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
President Aliyev calls EU Azerbaijan's main trading partner South Caucasus

President Aliyev calls EU Azerbaijan's main trading partner South Caucasus

"More than 40% of our trade is with member states, and for European Union, Azerbaijan is the main trading partner in the Southern Caucasus,” President Ilham Aliyev said in a joint press statement with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan says Armenia will not engage in 'weaponisation' of Armenian genocide issue

Pashinyan says Armenia will not engage in 'weaponisation' of Armenian genocide issue

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declined to comment on Israel's recent move to recognize the Armenian Genocide after the Israeli government approved a bill on June 28 that will now be submitted to the Knesset for parliamentary consideration, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Iran gained oil export revenue after US restrictions were lifted

Iran gained oil export revenue after US restrictions were lifted

Iran exported approximately 50 million barrels of oil within two weeks after the United States temporarily lifted restrictions on the country’s energy production and exports, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Jafar Jabbarli Library introduces digital series on Azerbaijan's historic monuments [PHOTOS]

Jafar Jabbarli Library introduces digital series on Azerbaijan's historic monuments [PHOTOS]

Jafar Jabbarli Republican Youth Library has launched four new digital presentations showcasing Azerbaijan's rich architectural heritage, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Spectacular open-air concert lights up Baku as part of Turkic World Week [PHOTOS]

Spectacular open-air concert lights up Baku as part of Turkic World Week [PHOTOS]

A spectacular open-air concert has been held at Seaside National Park in Baku as part of the Turkic World Week, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Culture Ministry.

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
Baku hosts NATO training program focused on modern military standards [PHOTOS]

Baku hosts NATO training program focused on modern military standards [PHOTOS]

Pursuant to the Partnership for Peace Programme between the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan and NATO for 2026, a course is being conducted in Baku by the NATO Allied LANDCOM Mobile Training Team.

Sports
Olympic Day celebrated in Baku with sports events [PHOTOS]

Olympic Day celebrated in Baku with sports events [PHOTOS]

A special event dedicated to Olympic Day has been held at Dada Gorgud Park under the organization of the National Olympic Committee, AzerNEWS reports.

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