Chinese President Xi Jinping announced on Feb. 25 that China has scored a ‘complete victory’ in its fight against poverty, “QİA.AZ” informs referring to Xinhua. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, said absolute poverty had been eradicated in the world’s most populous country. Xi made… Continue reading Xi Jinping: China scored complete victory over absolute poverty
Category: Politics
Biden extends Trump sanctions against Cuba
US President Joe Biden has extended sanctions against Cuba, “QİA.AZ” informs, referring to TASS. The case is the 1996 sanctions regime, amended in 2004, 2016, and 2018. In particular, Biden confirmed the ban on US-registered vessels from entering Cuba’s territorial waters without the US authorities’ permission, as this could lead to ‘mass migration from Cuba.’ Barack Obama’s administration, under… Continue reading Biden extends Trump sanctions against Cuba
Ali Asadov invites Georgian PM to visit Azerbaijan
Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Ali Asadov had a telephone conversation with his Georgian counterpart Irakli Garibashvili, “QİA.AZ” informs, referring to the Administration of the Government of Georgia. Asadov congratulated Garibashvili on the appointment of the head of the Georgian government. He wished his Georgian counterpart success in his work and invited him to pay an official… Continue reading Ali Asadov invites Georgian PM to visit Azerbaijan
Hikmet Hajiyev: Turkey always extended its helping hand to Azerbaijan
Turkey and Azerbaijan are friendly countries, and Turkey always extends a helping hand to brotherly Azerbaijan, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan, Head of the Foreign Policy Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmet Hajiyev told the Special Edition Talks program of the Islamic Solidarity Youth Forum, of which 56 countries are members, “QİA.AZ” informs referring… Continue reading Hikmet Hajiyev: Turkey always extended its helping hand to Azerbaijan
Exhibition reflecting Khojaly tragedy to be held outside UN building
An exhibition of photographs depicting the horrors of the Khojaly genocide will take place in front of the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York, Chairman of the Azerbaijan-New York Association Ercan Yerdarali told “QİA.AZ”. He said that the exhibition would feature photos of innocent people killed by Armenians during the Khojaly terrors: “Every year, we hold… Continue reading Exhibition reflecting Khojaly tragedy to be held outside UN building
EU Special Representative to visit Azerbaijan
EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar will visit Azerbaijan soon. According to “QİA.AZ”, since February 22, Klaar has been on a visit to Armenia, after which he plans to visit Georgia, Russia, and then Baku. During the visit, the EU Representative will hold meetings with several officials of the country.
Bayramov: Azerbaijan witnessed Turkey’s full support in Patriotic War
Azerbaijani-Turkish relations are developing and continue to develop at the highest level, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said at a press conference following the fifth trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Turkmenistan, “QİA.AZ” informs. “We have witnessed Turkey’s full and unequivocal support in the 44-day Patriotic War,” the minister said.
Program dedicated to Khojaly genocide aired on US channel
A television show dedicated to the Khojaly genocide was broadcast on February 23 by Raoul Contreras, a well-known journalist who worked in San Diego, California, USA. The program is part of the author’s program -The Contreras Report: International Edition, the Consulate General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles told “QİA.AZ”. Contreras is the author of the books “Murder… Continue reading Program dedicated to Khojaly genocide aired on US channel
Azerbaijanis call on Canadian PM to recognize Khojaly genocide
In Canada, the Azerbaijani Cultural Center has called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to recognize the Khojaly genocide committed by the Armenian armed forces 29 years ago. A letter addressed to Justin Trudeau on behalf of the Center, headed by Tamella Severcan, provided detailed information about the events in Khojaly on the night of February 25-26, 1992. Armenian… Continue reading Azerbaijanis call on Canadian PM to recognize Khojaly genocide
Congress to monitor implementation of European charter by Azerbaijan
A delegation from the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe will carry out the monitoring of Azerbaijan’s compliance with the European Charter of Local Self-Government on Feb. 23-25, 2021, “QİA.AZ” informs, referring to the CE press service. Two co-rapporteurs on local and regional democracy in Azerbaijan, Bernd Vöhringer, Germany (L, EPP/CCE) and Stewart Dickson,… Continue reading Congress to monitor implementation of European charter by Azerbaijan