The latest figures from the Central Bank of Azerbaijan highlight an encouraging development in the country’s newly liberated territories. As of August 1, 2025, deposits from the Garabagh economic region in Azerbaijani banks reached 95.8 million manats, while East Zangazur accounted for 778,000 manats. Although modest in comparison with nationwide totals, these figures carry symbolic and practical significance for the future of Azerbaijan’s regional development and the Great Return program.
Day: August 31, 2025
August 31 is observed as the International Day of African Descent. Established by the United Nations in 2020, this day aims to promote the rich cultural heritage, diverse cultures, and invaluable contributions of African-origin peoples to the world, while also drawing attention to the serious challenges they face, such as discrimination, injustice, and inequality, and advocating for the protection of their fundamental human rights. The observance of August 31 is a significant step toward ensuring the rights and freedoms of not only African-origin peoples but humanity as a whole, according to the statement issued by the Baku Initiative Group (BIG), Azernews reports citing Azertag.
On August 31, a reception and concert program were held at the Tianjin Meijiang International Convention and Exhibition Center in honor of heads of state and government and their spouses, hosted by the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, and First Lady Peng Liyuan, Azernews reports.