North Korean leader Kim Jong Un‘s wife made her first public appearance in over a year, state media reported Wednesday. After speculation, her absence could be coronavirus-related or because of a potential pregnancy, “QİA.AZ” informs. Ri Sol Ju, believed to be in her early 30s, joined her husband at a concert commemorating his father’s birthday and predecessor Kim… Continue reading Kim Jong Un’s wife makes first public appearance in over a year
OSCE MG co-chairs hold separate talks with Azerbaijani, Armenian FMs
The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Igor Popov of Russia, Stephane Visconti of France, and Andrew Schofer of the US) spoke separately by video conference with Armenian Foreign Minister Ara Aivazian and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov on Feb. 16, “QİA.AZ” informs, referring to the OSCE website. The Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office (PRCiO), Andrzej Kasprzyk, also participated in the calls. The Co-Chairs engaged with each… Continue reading OSCE MG co-chairs hold separate talks with Azerbaijani, Armenian FMs
29 years passed since Garadaghli tragedy
Today marks the 29th anniversary of Garadaghli tragedy. “QİA.AZ” informs that Garadaghli village in the Khojavand region of Azerbaijan Republic struggled heroically against Armenian occupation for four years. The village was occupied and burned on February 17, 1992, and the Armenian invaders carried out genocide against civilians. Garadaghli village is located 13 km west of… Continue reading 29 years passed since Garadaghli tragedy
FMs of Turkey, Georgia to pay official visit to Azerbaijan
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu is scheduled to pay an official visit to Azerbaijan on February 18, 2021, and Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani on February 19, QİA.AZ reports citing the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The 9th trilateral meeting is planned to be held on February 19 with the participation of Azerbaijani Foreign Minister… Continue reading FMs of Turkey, Georgia to pay official visit to Azerbaijan
Iranian parliamentary delegation visits Azerbaijani parliament
Chairman of the Defense, Security and Anti-Corruption Committee of the Azerbaijani parliament Ziyafat Asgarov met with a delegation led by Chairman of the Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy of the Iranian parliament Mojtaba Zonnour on a visit to Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani parliament told QİA.AZ on Feb. 16. While welcoming the delegation, Asgarov said… Continue reading Iranian parliamentary delegation visits Azerbaijani parliament
OSCE MG Co-Chairs hold meetings with Azerbaijani, Armenian FMs
The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, Stephane Visconti of France, and Andrew Schofer of the United States of America) released the statement today, Feb. 16, QİA.AZ reports citing OSCE. The Co-Chairs spoke separately by video conference with Armenian Foreign Minister Ara Aivazian and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov on… Continue reading OSCE MG Co-Chairs hold meetings with Azerbaijani, Armenian FMs
Azerbaijani FM discussed with situation in region with OSCE MG Co-Chairs
On February 16, 2021, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Igor Popov (Russian Federation), Stéphane Visconti (France), Andrew Schofer (the US) and Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Andrzej Kasprzyk in the format of a video conference, QİA.AZ reports citing Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. The sides discussed the current situation in the… Continue reading Azerbaijani FM discussed with situation in region with OSCE MG Co-Chairs
Ilham Aliyev: We will recover from the pandemic quite soon
“Welcome to Azerbaijan, and I wish you a pleasant stay and active work here. In my opinion, there will be a lot to be done because the agenda of our interstate relations is quite broad and covers many areas. In recent years, we have actively cooperated in both the political and economic spheres, as well… Continue reading Ilham Aliyev: We will recover from the pandemic quite soon
Russia: 459 died of coronavirus in one day
Russia has reported 13,233 new COVID-19 cases over the past day, “QİA.AZ” informs, citing Russian media. Overall, the country has seen 4,099,323 coronavirus cases since the pandemic onset. A total of 3,624,663 Russians have coped with the disease during the epidemic. Meanwhile, 459 people have succumbed to the pathogen in one day, taking the country’s overall COVID-19 death toll to 80,979.
Azerbaijani appointed to high position in UN
Vugar Allahverdiyev, an adviser to the Secretary-General’s Youth Envoy at the UN Secretariat in New York, has been appointed Program Manager at the UN Counter-Terrorism Agency. “QİA.AZ” informs that he has held various senior positions at the UN Office in Azerbaijan and its headquarters in New York. Vugar Allahverdiyev started his career in 2006 at the UNDP… Continue reading Azerbaijani appointed to high position in UN