We reject, don’t recognize decision of Latvian gov’t on so-called “Armenian genocide” – Turkish Defense Ministry

Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar met with Deputy Prime Minister – Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks. This, as QİA.AZ reports with reference to the Anadolu agency, is said in a statement by the Turkish Defense Ministry. During the meeting, which was held via videoconference, the parties exchanged views on issues of bilateral and regional defense, security,… Continue reading We reject, don’t recognize decision of Latvian gov’t on so-called “Armenian genocide” – Turkish Defense Ministry

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OSCE Chairperson-in-Office welcomes release of Armenian detainees by Azerbaijan

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ann Linde welcomed the release of Armenian detainees by Azerbaijan, QİA.AZ reports citing Linde’s Twitter. Three Armenian servicemen, disarmed in the Nagorno-Karabakh region after the signing of a trilateral statement on November 10, 2020 [on ceasefire and cessation of all hostilities in the Nagorno-Karabakh region], were released in accordance with the humanism policy… Continue reading OSCE Chairperson-in-Office welcomes release of Armenian detainees by Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijani, Georgian peoples live in peace and friendship – PM

Throughout history, the Azerbaijani and Georgian peoples have lived in conditions of friendship and peace and today the relations between the countries have risen to the level of strategic partnership, Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, Ali Asadov said. Asadov made the remark during a meeting on May 5 with his Georgian counterpart Irakli Garibashvili, QİA.AZ reports. The Azerbaijani… Continue reading Azerbaijani, Georgian peoples live in peace and friendship – PM

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Azerbaijan approves renewed make-up of joint commissions with several countries

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed an order changing the presidential order #437 dated August 10, 2009 “On approving a new make-up of the Joint Commission on Economic, Agricultural, Industrial, Technical and Technological Cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Austria from the Republic of Azerbaijan”. In accordance with the document, the… Continue reading Azerbaijan approves renewed make-up of joint commissions with several countries

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Russian, Turkish presidents discuss issues related to Karabakh

During a telephone conversation, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan touched upon the issues of the Nagorno-Karabakh, including the activity of the Russian-Turkish Center to control the ceasefire and all hostilities in the zone of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, QİA.AZ reports with reference to the Kremlin website. The topic of combating the spread of… Continue reading Russian, Turkish presidents discuss issues related to Karabakh

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Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan-Georgia relations based on long history

“Mr. Prime Minister, welcome to Azerbaijan. I am delighted to see you. I am sure the visit will be very successful, and we will strengthen our brotherly relations. Relations between our peoples are based on the long history, centuries of history of good neighborhood and friendship,” President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said during a meeting with Georgian… Continue reading Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan-Georgia relations based on long history

Biden waiving restriction blocking aid to Azerbaijan

US President Joseph Biden has notified Congress the administration is extending a waiver allowing US assistance to Azerbaijan, said the Secretary of State Antony Blinken, “QİA.az” informs, referring to The Hill. The waiver applies to Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act, and its renewal — which has happened annually since 2002 — allows the US to provide military assistance… Continue reading Biden waiving restriction blocking aid to Azerbaijan

Turkish officials pay unannounced visit to Libya to discuss ties

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, Director of the National Intelligence Organization (MIT) Hakan Fidan and Chief of General Staff Gen. Yaşar Güler on Monday paid an unannounced visit to Libya’s capital Tripoli, QİA.AZ reports citing Daily Sabah. During the visit, bilateral and regional issues are expected to be discussed. “In Tripoli to show our… Continue reading Turkish officials pay unannounced visit to Libya to discuss ties

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Azerbaijani president changes charter of Azerbaijani Mortgage and Credit Guarantee Fund

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed a decree changing the “Charter of the Azerbaijani Mortgage and Credit Guarantee Fund”, approved upon presidential decree #1760 dated December 25, 2017. In accordance with the document, the amount of the authorized capital of the Fund in the amount of 637 million manat ($374 million), specified in paragraph 6.2… Continue reading Azerbaijani president changes charter of Azerbaijani Mortgage and Credit Guarantee Fund

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