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Antalya Forum to witness South Caucasus stability amid global uncertainty

As global tensions mount and diplomacy struggles to keep pace, the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 offers a rare platform for foresight and solidarity. With President Ilham Aliyev joining at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Azerbaijan’s conflict‑free stability in the South Caucasus stands out against the backdrop of war in Ukraine and unrest in the Middle East. Their brotherhood, forged in history and strategy, signals how regional partnerships can help map tomorrow in an uncertain world.

Nation

President Ilham Aliyev expresses condolences to Turkish President Erdogan

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of condolence to the President of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Oil & Gas

SOCAR highlights growing ties with US energy companies

On April 15, President of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), Rovshan Najaf, held a meeting with senior U.S. officials, including Rebecca Neff, Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of State, and Sarah Lemming, Country Manager at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, AzerNEWS reports.

Business

ABB targets expansion into Uzbekistan as part of strategic growth plan

Azerbaijan’s International Bank of Azerbaijan (ABB) is setting its sights on regional expansion, with Uzbekistan emerging as a key target market under its 2026–2028 strategic development plan, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations

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.