State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) sold $ 7,303.6 mln in 2020, up 10,8% from the previous year, “QİA.AZ” informs referring to the Fund. In December 2020, SOFAZ sold $ 637.7 mln in auctions, which is 28% less than in December 2019.
Turkey holds trials of China’s COVID-19 vaccine
Turkey is testing China’s Sinovac vaccines against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the Ministry of Health laboratories. The trials will end on January 14. According to “QİA.AZ”, the country will decide on mass vaccination as soon as the testing of imported drugs is completed. There are yet no negative comments about the Sinovac vaccines that… Continue reading Turkey holds trials of China’s COVID-19 vaccine
Azerbaijan confirms 1,891 more COVID-19 recoveries
Azerbaijan has detected 334 new COVID-19 cases, 1,891 patients have recovered and 28 patients have died, QİA.AZ eports citing the Operational Headquarters under Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers. Up until now, 220,599 people have been infected with coronavirus in the country, 196,734 of them have recovered, and 2,761 people have died. Currently, 21,104 people are under treatment… Continue reading Azerbaijan confirms 1,891 more COVID-19 recoveries
Baku-Nakhchivan-Baku flights are not operated due to heavy fog
Baku-Nakhchivan-Baku flights are not operated due to heavy fog at Nakhchivan airport, AZAL spokesman Pasha Kesamanski told QİA.AZ on Jan. 4. According to him, as soon as weather conditions return to normal, all rescheduled flights will be completed in one day. This information will be provided to passengers. A negative COVID-19 medical certificate for passengers on… Continue reading Baku-Nakhchivan-Baku flights are not operated due to heavy fog
Specialists of Russian MES arrive in Azerbaijan
Aircraft, bringing bringing 20-member specialists of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES), has landed at Ganja airport to perform demining process in the liberated territories of Nagorno-Karabakh. According to “QİA.AZ”, the 20-member group includes pyrotechnics and rescuers. Moreover, there is three demining technical robotic equipment on board. As part of the humanitarian mission, pyrotechnics… Continue reading Specialists of Russian MES arrive in Azerbaijan
Russian peacekeepers strengthen security in Karabakh
Russian peacekeepers monitoring the ceasefire in Karabakh have equipped observation posts with checkpoint fortifications. The statement came from the Russian Defense Ministry,“QİA.AZ” states. According to the information, the checkpoints are designed to protect service members from small arms and shrapnel and conduct the all-round observation of the surrounding area.
SOCAR makes final payment to Canadian oil company
The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) has made a final payment of US $ 480,000 to Canada’s Zenith Energy for the production of the Muradkhanli-Jafarli-Zardab onshore oil fields block, “QİA.AZ” states, citing the Canadian company. Thus, the Canadian company Zenith Energy has completed the handover process over the Contract Rehabilitation Area for Muradkhanli-Jafarli-Zardab onshore oil fields… Continue reading SOCAR makes final payment to Canadian oil company
Gas supply from Shah Deniz field to EU commenced – Georgian PM
The supply of gas from the Shah Deniz field to the European Union has commenced. It is a big step forward for energy security, the Prime Minister of Georgia, Giorgi Gakharia, said on Tuesday, “QİA.AZ” reports citing 1tv.ge. According to the PM’s press office, the corridor comprises the development of South Caucasus and Turkey gas routes for the… Continue reading Gas supply from Shah Deniz field to EU commenced – Georgian PM
President: We can send first cargo from Azerbaijan to Turkey via Armenia and Nakhchivan
“In a short period, the road from Horadiz to Zangilan was temporarily built. I went that way myself. It is possible to go comfortably and at high speed,” Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said while receiving a delegation led by Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar on December 31. “I believe that railway construction will take… Continue reading President: We can send first cargo from Azerbaijan to Turkey via Armenia and Nakhchivan
Hulusi Akar’s visit to Azerbaijan ends
The official visit of the Minister of National Defense of Turkey Hulusi Akar to Azerbaijan has ended, QİA.AZ reports citing official Twitter account of Turkish National Defense Ministry. Akar was seen off by Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov.