Category: Azer News

Trkiye continues to sustain uninterrupted economic growth, Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said during the 2nd Azerbaijan-Trkiye Investment Forum, Azernews reports.

Speaking at the forum, Yilmaz noted that Trkiye’s economy recorded 3.7% growth in the first nine months of this year, with data for the third quarter already available. He acknowledged that the agricultural sector experienced a challenging year due to frost and drought, which is expected to result in a contraction of around 6%. However, despite these setbacks, overall economic growth has remained resilient.

Yilmaz emphasised that Trkiye’s gross domestic product, which stood at $238 billion in 2002 when the AK Party came to power, is expected to exceed $1.5 trillion this year, in line with international forecasts. He added that GDP per capita is projected to surpass $17,000 and approach $18,000.

According to the World Bank’s classification, Trkiye is expected to enter the high-income countries group for the first time this year, Yilmaz said. He recalled that over the past 23 years, Trkiye progressed from a lower-middle-income to an upper-middle-income economy, and current trends indicate a transition to the high-income category.

Citing International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections, Yilmaz stated that Trkiye is expected to become the world’s 16th-largest economy in nominal terms this year, while ranking 11th globally in purchasing power parity.

The Vice President also highlighted Trkiye’s strong performance in exports despite global economic uncertainties, rising protectionism, and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region. According to annualised figures, Trkiye’s goods exports have reached nearly $271 billion.

He expressed appreciation to the Minister of Trade, the business community, and exporters for their contributions. In addition to goods exports, Yilmaz pointed to Trkiye’s growing potential in services exports, particularly in tourism, transportation, and finance. Latest figures indicate that services exports have approached $122 billion.

Combined, Trkiye’s total goods and services exports are nearing $393 billion, a figure that Yilmaz said clearly demonstrates the strength and resilience of the Turkish economy.

A delegation led by the Vice President of the Republic of Trkiye, Cevdet Yilmaz, visiting Azerbaijan, paid a visit to Victory Park, Azernews reports.

A guard of honor was formed in his honor during the visit.

The delegation paid tribute to the martyrs of the Patriotic War who sacrificed their lives for Azerbaijan’s freedom, laying a wreath at the Victory Monument.

The ceremony honored the memory of the sons of the Motherland who gave their lives to protect and restore Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity.

BioTechUSA has successfully completed the pilot program ‘Together for Children’s Health’, designed to raise awareness among adolescents about both mental and physical well-being, Azernews reports.

Over 160 schoolchildren participated in the initiative, which tackled issues such as eating disorders and self-esteem in an interactive and engaging way. Activities included quests, cooking classes, and theatrical performances, allowing students to learn while actively participating.

The program was informed by data from an international study conducted in 2023, which found that approximately 22% of children and adolescents exhibit signs of disordered eating. Globally, one in five teenagers struggles with an unhealthy relationship with food. Experts link these trends to the pressures of social media and widespread dissatisfaction with body image.

As part of the initiative, BioTechUSA donated around pound 50,000 to the Hungarian Mosoly Foundation to support art therapy programs for children facing weight-related challenges. The company has announced plans to continue and expand the program in 2026, aiming to reach even more young people and promote healthier lifestyles.

This initiative highlights the growing importance of addressing mental and physical health together, using creative and interactive methods to empower the next generation to take care of themselves.

Starting January 1 next year, applications for certificates of origin in Azerbaijan will be accepted exclusively through the E-keyfiyyet.gov.az information system.

As reported by Azernews, the announcement was made by the State Agency for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control under the President of Azerbaijan.

The agency noted that since August, awareness-raising meetings have been held in Baku and across the regions with more than 300 export-oriented business entities on the use of the ‘Certificate of Origin’ sub-module. As a result of these efforts, 83% of all submitted certificates of origin have already been processed through the Quality Information System.

To enhance entrepreneurs’ ability to use the system, a video tutorial on the ‘Certificate of Origin’ sub-module has been published on the State Agency’s official YouTube channel. The tutorial is also available via the ‘Apply for Certificates of Origin’ subsection under the ‘Electronic Services’ section of the E-keyfiyyet.gov.az platform.

Currently, applications for certificates of origin are being submitted in a hybrid format through both the Quality Information System [E-keyfiyyet.gov.az]and the website of the Ministry of Economy.

Hyundai Motor Group announced on Monday that it will present its artificial intelligence (AI) robotics strategy at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, where it will also debut its next-generation humanoid robot, Atlas, developed by its U.S. subsidiary Boston Dynamics, Azernews reports, citing Yonhap agency.

The group will host a keynote presentation on January 5 (local time) at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas under the theme ‘Partnering Human Progress: AI Robotics, from the Lab to Life.’

The session will showcase live demonstrations of advanced AI-driven robotics technologies, highlight new approaches to human-robot collaboration, and outline Hyundai Motor Group’s plans to build an integrated, group-wide AI robotics ecosystem. The company aims to demonstrate how robotics can move beyond research labs and become an integral part of everyday life and industrial operations.

A major highlight of the keynote will be the on-stage debut of Atlas. According to the group, the humanoid robot will serve as a tangible example of how its AI robotics technologies can be deployed in real-world environments, from manufacturing floors to logistics and potentially even public spaces.

Hyundai Motor Group will also present its vision for applying robotics within its software-defined factory concept. By tightly integrating robotics, AI, and software in manufacturing processes, the group aims to transform its production systems and position itself as a comprehensive provider of AI-based manufacturing and automation solutions.

Industry observers note that Hyundai’s growing investment in robotics reflects a broader shift among automakers toward becoming mobility and technology companies, with AI and automation playing a central role in future competitiveness.

Employees of Trend International Information Agency have been awarded the ‘150th Anniversary of Azerbaijani National Press’ medal, established by a Presidential Decree of President Ilham Aliyev.

The medals were presented by Sevil Mikayilova, a member of the Supervisory Board of the Media Development Agency, during an official award ceremony.

At the event, gratitude was expressed to President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva for their consistent attention and support toward the development of Azerbaijan’s national press.

In connection with the 150th anniversary of Azerbaijani national press, a total of 16 media professionals were honored with the jubilee medal ‘150th Anniversary of Azerbaijani National Press (1875-2025)’, established by the relevant Presidential Decree. The award recipients include nine employees of Trend International Information Agency, four from the Day.az news portal, one from the Milli.az news portal, and two from the Azernews newspaper.

The list of recipients awarded the ‘150th Anniversary of Azerbaijani National Press (1875-2025)’ jubilee medal is as follows:

Ilgar Huseynov – Director, Trend Information Agency

Jamila Ojaqova – Deputy Director, Trend Information Agency

Sahil Karimov – Deputy Director, Trend Information Agency

Elchin Agajanov – Deputy Director, Trend Information Agency

Rufiz Rahimov – Deputy Director, Trend Information Agency

Emin Aliyev – Editor-in-Chief, Trend Information Agency

Leyla Abdullayeva – Director for Monitoring, Trend Information Agency

Laman Zeynalova – Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Trend Information Agency

Vugar Imanov – Head of the Culture Department, Trend Information Agency

Maryana Ahmadova – Editor-in-Chief, Day.az News Portal

Ibrahim Aliyev – Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Day.az News Portal

Leyla Tariverdiyeva – Editor, Day.az News Portal

Aytamiz Mammadova – Editor, Day.az News Portal

Asif Damirov – Editor-in-Chief, Milli.az News Portal

Elnur Enveroglu – Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Azernews Newspaper

Gabil Ashirov Ayaz – Political and Economic Analyst, Azernews Newspaper

It should be noted that on February 20, President Ilham Aliyev approved amendments to the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the Establishment of Orders and Medals, formally instituting the ‘150th Anniversary of Azerbaijani National Press (1875-2025)’ jubilee medal.

Under the document, the jubilee medal was officially established to mark the historic milestone of Azerbaijan’s national press.

An Azerbaijani delegation led by Chairman of the State Tourism Agency Fuad Nagiyev paid a working visit to the People’s Republic of China within the framework of the ‘CITM 2025’ (China International Travel Mart) international tourism exhibition, Azernews reports.

According to the State Tourism Agency, key directions for the development of tourism cooperation between Azerbaijan and China were discussed during a meeting in Beijing between Fuad Nagiyev and China’s Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli. The sides emphasized that the establishment of comprehensive strategic partnership relations between Azerbaijan and China in recent years, driven by the efforts of President Ilham Aliyev and President Xi Jinping, has created a favorable foundation for expanding cooperation in tourism alongside other sectors.

Fuad Nagiyev highlighted the dynamic growth of bilateral tourism relations and underlined the positive impact of the mutual abolition of the visa regime on increasing tourist flows. He noted that large-scale marketing and promotional campaigns to present Azerbaijan’s tourism potential in the Chinese market will continue, adding that plans are underway to open an Azerbaijani tourism representative office in China as a new stage of cooperation.

The chairman also briefed his counterpart on the ‘China Ready’ program, aimed at enhancing the readiness of Azerbaijan’s tourism industry to host Chinese tourists, and described the ‘China Visitors Summit’ held in Baku last month as an important step toward strengthening direct ties between tourism industry representatives of both countries.

Minister Sun Yeli, in turn, pointed to the strengthening of economic and political relations between Azerbaijan and China and their positive spillover effect on tourism. He stressed the importance of jointly promoting Azerbaijan’s tourism opportunities in the Chinese market and expanding cooperation between tourism stakeholders, noting that over the past 33 years, Azerbaijan-China relations have evolved into a mutually beneficial partnership and that Azerbaijan remains an attractive destination for Chinese travelers.

The Azerbaijani delegation also included Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to China, Bunyad Huseynov. At the CITM 2025 exhibition, Azerbaijan’s tourism potential was showcased at the national stand represented by the Azerbaijan Tourism Bureau, Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC, Shahdag Tourism Center and other local partners. The Azerbaijani national stand was awarded the ‘Best Stand’ nomination.

Fuad Nagiyev also attended the opening ceremony of the exhibition held in Haikou. In addition, a meeting took place at the Azerbaijani stand between Gao Zheng, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism of China, Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of UN Tourism, and Fuad Nagiyev, focusing on broader international cooperation in the tourism sector.

Director-General of ICESCO, Salim bin Mohammed AlMalik, sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, Azernews reports.

”Excellency,

On the occasion of Your Excellency’s birthday, I have the honor, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), to convey our sincere congratulations and highest expressions of esteem.

This occasion offers an opportunity to acknowledge Your Excellency’s distinguished leadership and unwavering commitment to the progress, stability, and international standing of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Under Your Excellency’s guidance, Azerbaijan has continued to play an active and respected role within the Islamic world and beyond, greatly contributing to intercultural dialogue, peace, cooperation, and sustainable development.

ICESCO attaches a great importance to its close and productive cooperation with the Republic of Azerbaijan, particularly in the fields of education, artificial intelligence, culture, and heritage. We remain committed to further strengthening this partnership in pursuit of our shared objectives and common values.

On this honorable occasion, I extend my best wishes to Your Excellency, and to Your esteemed family, for good health, continued success, and lasting prosperity. I also wish the friendly people of Azerbaijan further progress and well-being under Your Excellency’s leadership.

Let me avail myself of this opportunity to extend to Your Excellency the assurances of my highest consideration and esteem,” the letter reads.

A solo exhibition by artist Emil Aziz titled “Pattern and Silhouette” has opened at Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, Azernews reports.

Director of the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, Honored Worker of Culture Amina Melikova; PhD in Art History and Professor Rabiyat Aslanova; and Member of the Azerbaijani Parliament, Honored Artist, and Chair of the Nakhchivan Artists’ Union Ulviyya Hamzayeva addressed the openning ceremony of the exhibition.

In their remarks, they emphasized the importance of preserving the national carpet heritage, ensuring its continuity in contemporary art, and highlighted the role young artists play in this process. The speakers also noted the relevance of the exhibition’s concept and content.t:

The exhibition features a total of 50 artworks, notable for their wide-ranging themes.

Its central aim is to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Garabagh through a contemporary visual language, blending the millennia-old memories embedded in carpet motifs with the artistic sensibilities of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Garabagh horses, depicted alongside traditional carpet patterns, as well as portraits of women, occupy a prominent place in the exhibition. The dynamic movement, strength, and poetic forms of the horses echo the structured rhythm of the ornamental designs. In other pieces, carpet motifs are used to reflect aspects of a woman’s identity, her inner world, connection to the past, and forms of modern self-expression.

Titled “Pattern and Silhouette,” the exhibition merges tradition with modernity, acting as an artistic manifesto that highlights how Garabagh’s cultural treasures are both preserved and reimagined for future generations.

The Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum continues to support young artists who draw inspiration from the nation’s rich carpet heritage, and “Pattern and Silhouette” stands as yet another significant project showcasing contemporary interpretations of traditional art.

Azerbaijan has approved a program aimed at promoting the therapeutic benefits of Naftalan oil and its derivatives on the international stage and expanding their medical use, Azernews reports.

The country’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov signed the decree establishing the program for the period 2026-2029. Under the decree, the Ministry of Health will coordinate the implementation of the program’s activities and provide an annual report to the Cabinet of Ministers on its progress.

The Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication will monitor and evaluate the program’s execution on behalf of the ministry. The initiative also includes conducting new medical research to further support the therapeutic applications of Naftalan oil.