Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defense expresses condolences to Belarus

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov has sent a letter of condolences to his Belarusian counterpart, Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin. “QİA.az” informs, citing the Ministry of Defense, that the letter reads: “I am deeply saddened by the news of the tragic death of the Yak-130 crew in the Baranovichi city. On behalf of the military personnel… Continue reading Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defense expresses condolences to Belarus

Efendi’s performance in Eurovision semifinal gets over 2 million hits

The performance of Azerbaijan’s Eurovision entry – Efendi with her Mata Hari song – was watched over 2,000,000 times on Youtube in two days. “QİA.az” informs that for the number of hits, Efendi is third after Russia and Ukraine. The song is also in first place among Youtube trends in Azerbaijan. On iTUNES, the song is… Continue reading Efendi’s performance in Eurovision semifinal gets over 2 million hits

Azerbaijani FM responds to India

Let me first underline that the key reason for the border issues between Armenia and Azerbaijan is Armenia’s illegal occupation of Azerbaijan’s territories till November 2020, Head of the Press Service Department of the MFA of the Republic of Azerbaijan Leyla Abdullayeva said while commenting on India’s statement on the issues on Armenia-Azerbaijan border. “Hence,… Continue reading Azerbaijani FM responds to India

The State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan: A Brief Prelude of YASHAT Foundation

The betterment of human life in various socio-economic aspects has always been the mandate of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The post-liberation era of the country brought forth many queries about settling national policies and tackling international challenges. As the former required internal developments over time, the latter… Continue reading The State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan: A Brief Prelude of YASHAT Foundation

The Ministers of Defense of Azerbaijan and Belarus visited the military units – VIDEO

The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan Colonel General Zakir Hasanov and the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Belarus Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin have visited several military units. The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Belarus is on an official visit to our country.First, the guests laid flowers at the… Continue reading The Ministers of Defense of Azerbaijan and Belarus visited the military units – VIDEO

Georgia eyes opening land border with Azerbaijan

The Georgian authorities are planning to open land borders for the summer tourist season, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia Natia Turnava said, “QİA.az” informs. She previously reported that the opening of land borders will take place when the third wave of coronavirus ends. “The opening of land borders will contribute to a… Continue reading Georgia eyes opening land border with Azerbaijan

Israel destroys 100-kilometer underground tunnel of Hamas

The Israeli Defense Forces said that airstrikes destroyed a network of Hamas’s tunnels in the Gaza Strip within five days, “QİA.az” informs, citing RIA Novosti. According to a video unleashed by the Israeli army, Hamas created a network of tunnels under residential buildings in Gaza over the past decade. The tunnels were actively used to hide the… Continue reading Israel destroys 100-kilometer underground tunnel of Hamas

Baku: Azerbaijan repatriated all POWs

“We regularly address the false and inflammatory allegations that continue to be raised by Armenia accusing Azerbaijan of detaining Armenian prisoners-of-war (POW). Let me reiterate that Azerbaijan is committed to upholding the international rule of law, including its obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law as applicable to its detention operations and… Continue reading Baku: Azerbaijan repatriated all POWs

Weather temperature to reach 36 C tomorrow

On May 20, the weather is expected to be rainless in Baku and on the Absheron Peninsula, “QİA.az” informs, citing the National Hydrometeorological Service of Azerbaijan. Northwest wind will be followed by a northeast wind during the day. The temperature on the Absheron Peninsula will be +15 – +19 C at night, +26 – +31 in the… Continue reading Weather temperature to reach 36 C tomorrow