Memorandum of Understanding on energy cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Indonesia.Speaking about the role of energy cooperation in the development of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Indonesia, Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov noted that the State… Continue reading Memorandum of Understanding on energy cooperation was signed between Azerbaijan and Indonesia
Ombudsman of Azerbaijan sent a letter to the CoE Commissioner for Human Rights
The Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ms. Sabina Aliyeva sent a letter to the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Dunja Mijatović. The letter reads as follows:“As you know the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan has been ended by the trilateral agreement signed by the leaders of Azerbaijan,… Continue reading Ombudsman of Azerbaijan sent a letter to the CoE Commissioner for Human Rights
Over 150M people contract COVID globally
The number of COVID infection cases detected in the world has exceeded 150 million, according to Johns Hopkins University, which calculates information from international organizations, federal and local authorities, “QİA.az” informs referring to TASS. There are now 150,530,783 infected people in the world, 3,165,978 people have died and 87,570,816 COVID patients have recovered. The biggest number of infections was detected in the US… Continue reading Over 150M people contract COVID globally
Azerbaijani oil price nears $68
The price of a barrel of Azerbaijan’s Azeri LT CIF oil in the world market has increased by $0.64 or 0.95% to $67.71 a barrel. The lowest price for Azeri Light was recorded on April 21, 2020 ($15.81), and the all-time high of $149.66 was fixed in July 2008. QİA.az
Indian strain of COVID-19 found in France
A case of an Indian variant of the COVID-19 was detected in the French department of Lot-et-Garonne, said Benoit Elboud, head of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional health organization. According to him, the new strain was found in the analysis of a Frenchman who came from India. People who were in contact with him are also being checked.… Continue reading Indian strain of COVID-19 found in France
President Ilham Aliyev receives delegation led by Lithuanian FM
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received a delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis, “QİA.az” informs, citing AzerTag.
British regulator cites 41 more blood clot reports following AstraZeneca shots
Britain’s medicine regulator on Thursday said there had been a further 41 reports of rare blood clots after doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine, but that the benefits of the shot continued to outweigh the risks for the majority of people, QİA.AZ reports citing Reuters. In a weekly update on side effects from COVID-19 vaccines, the Medicines and Healthcare… Continue reading British regulator cites 41 more blood clot reports following AstraZeneca shots
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan agree to ceasefire
Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan agreed to a ceasefire at the border starting on 20:00 local time (18:00 GMT+4) April 29, Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry announced Thursday, QİA.AZ reports citing TASS. “Several rounds of talks between the two Foreign Ministers resulted in an agreement of full ceasefire and withdrawal of forces to their previous deployment locations,” the… Continue reading Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan agree to ceasefire
Russian FM to visit Azerbaijan soon
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Azerbaijan in early May, QİA.AZ reports referring to Spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova. “The visit is scheduled for May 10-11,” Zakharova added. “Lavrov is also expected to visit Yerevan on May 5-6. During the visit, a wide range of issues of bilateral and regional cooperation, as… Continue reading Russian FM to visit Azerbaijan soon
US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan has begun
The US military withdrawal from Afghanistan is now formally underway, according to the White House and several US defense officials, QİA.AZ reports citing CNN. “A drawdown is underway,” White House deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters aboard Air Force One Thursday. “While these actions will initially result in increased forces levels, we remain committed to having… Continue reading US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan has begun