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Residents of Khojaly and Khankendi to return to their homes this year, President says


“Formerly displaced persons and refugees will return to several more residential settlements in 2024. I want to share the joyful news with them today and inform that the villages of Karkijahan, Malibayli, and Turshsu will be completely restored and made available to the formerly displaced persons during the upcoming year.

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Xi, Kim jointly designate 2024 as China-DPRK Friendship Year


Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s top leader Kim Jong Un on Monday jointly designated 2024 as the China-DPRK Friendship Year and launched a series of activities.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, and Kim, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, made the announcement in their exchange of New Year greeting messages.


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President Aliyev celebrates 2023 as the victorious year of Azerbaijan


President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev addressed the nation with a comprehensive message on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity of Azerbaijanis and conveyed sincere New Year’s wishes. In his address, President Aliyev spoke about the transformative events that marked 2023 for the country.

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NPR News: 01-01-2024 12AM EST


NPR News: 01-01-2024 12AM EST

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Will Yerevan stick to commitments for peace?


Although many commentators have marked 2020 as the most turbulent year for Armenia, it can also be considered the most successful turning year for the future of Armenia and the security of the region as a whole. There is a saying that you can’t judge a book by its cover. Although Armenia started 2020 with a defeat, we would not be wrong to say that in the end a more favorable result was reached for both Azerbaijan and Armenia.

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Ringing in 2024, Xi Jinping Stresses Advancing Chinese Modernization and Building a Better World for All


As the world welcomed the dawn of the new year, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote address highlighting China’s commitment to advancing modernization and contributing to global well-being. President Xi’s speech outlined key priorities for the year ahead, emphasizing the need for cooperation and shared prosperity on the international stage.

In his address, President Xi underscored the importance of accelerating China’s modernization efforts, with a focus on technological innovation, economic development, and social progress. He outlined ambitious plans for infrastructure projects, sustainable development initiatives, and continued efforts to eradicate poverty within the country.

President Xi also expressed China’s commitment to being an active participant in global affairs, advocating for cooperation among nations to address common challenges such as climate change, public health crises, and economic inequality. He called for a collective effort to build a more inclusive and sustainable world that benefits all nations.

China’s leader highlighted the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a means of fostering international connectivity and collaboration. President Xi reiterated China’s openness to working with other countries to promote trade, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding, emphasizing the importance of a shared future for humanity.