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Azerbaijan mull prospects for tourism prospects with Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Tajikistan – News.Az


Azerbaijan mull prospects for tourism prospects with Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Tajikistan  News.Az

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Iran claims responsibility for strikes near US consulate in northern Iraq, millionaire businessman killed in attack – New York Post


Iran claims responsibility for strikes near US consulate in northern Iraq, millionaire businessman killed in attack  New York Post

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China banks tighten curbs on Russia after US sanctions order


China’s state-owned banks are tightening curbs on funding to Russian clients after the US authorized secondary sanctions on overseas financial firms that aid Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine, people familiar with the matter said, Report informs via Bloomber

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GDP per capita in Azerbaijan nearly triples over past 20 years


Over the past 20 years (2003-2023), the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Azerbaijan increased by 2.9 times and amounted to 12,114.5 manats ($7,127.67), Report informs.

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18 killed in shooting on border of Iran with Afghanistan and Pakistan


18 people died in a skirmish in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchistan provinces, on the border with Afghanistan and Pakistan, Brigadier-General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi said, Report informs via Mehr.

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Turkish intelligence kills senior PKK terrorist in Syria


Liman Suveysh, one of the leaders of the PKK terrorist group, was neutralized as a result of the operation carried out by the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) in the Qamishli district of Syria, Report informs via TRT Haber.

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Azerbaijani, Polish FMs discuss regional issues over phone


Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov has had a telephone conversation with his Polish counterpart Radosław Sikorski, according to Azerbaijan in Focus, reporting AzerTac.

During the telephone conversation, the sides discussed bilateral cooperation agenda, as well as regional issues.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov congratulated his colleague on his new appointment. Touching upon the cooperation between Azerbaijan and Poland within the framework of bilateral and multilateral platforms, FM Bayramov highlighted the importance of high-level friendship, respect and strategic partnership between the two countries.

The parties noted the great potential for expanding bilateral cooperation between the two countries in political, economic, energy, alternative energy, humanitarian and other fields. They also underscored the importance of the political consultations, as well as parliamentary diplomacy in the development of ties. The sides stressed the significance of advancing cooperation within the framework of the Intergovernmental Commission on economic cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Poland.

FM Jeyhun Bayramov provided insight into the regional situation in the post-conflict period, noting that there are currently ample opportunities for peace since Azerbaijan regained its sovereignty over its territories.

The FM underscored the importance of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), which will be held in Azerbaijan this year, in further developing bilateral and multilateral cooperation.

During the conversation, the two also exchanged views on other regional issues of mutual interest.

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The ambassador of Azerbaijan was awarded with a prestigious international award


Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan to the United States, Khazar Ibrahim, was awarded the prestigious “Martin Luther King Diplomacy and International Service” award, according to Azerbaijan in Focus, reporting Oxu.az.

Speaking at the event, titled, “International Salutation to the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King”, Ambassador Khazar Ibrahim noted that the legacy of Martin Luther King is being promoted not only in the United States, but also all over the world today.

The ambassador noted that the late politician promoted the common values of everyone in the world, and his ideas and activities changed the whole world.

The diplomat emphasized that there was no racial and religious discrimination between people at any time in the history of Azerbaijan.

The event presented awards in a number of categories dedicated to the life and legacy of Martin Luther King.

The Ambassador of Azerbaijan to the United States, Khazar Ibrahim, who presided over the event, was awarded the prestigious “Martin Luther King Diplomacy and International Service” award.

It should be noted that the M. L. King Diplomacy and International Service Award was previously awarded to the US Secretary of State, US ambassadors, ambassadors of Germany, Israel, Pakistan, Bahrain and other ambassadors operating in the US, congressmen and senators, the vice president of South Africa, as well as the Organization of American States presented to the Secretary-General.

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В Тбилиси ищут пропавшего мужчину


В Тбилиси разыскивается Дати Гавашели. К поиску также привлечена полиция. Как пишут его друзья соцсети, что он вышел из дома со своей собакой вчера, 15 января, около 17:00 вечера. Примерно через час его заметили камеры на улице Любляна. На кадрах видно, что он без куртки и идет по улице в футболке с короткими рукавами. Жена […]

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Project ‘Cultural Heritage of Nation’ wraps up


The Ganja State Philharmonic Hall has hosted a closing ceremony of the project “Cultural Heritage of the Nation” (Xalqın mədəni sərvəti).