Category: Azer News

Azerbaijan has held discussions with the United States on energy projects, gas transportation, and opportunities to diversify joint activities in the South Caucasus and Caspian regions.

As reported by Azernews, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy, Mikayil Jabbarov, shared details of the meeting on his X account.

‘During a videoconference with Caleb Or, U.S. State Department Assistant Secretary for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs, we highlighted various aspects of Azerbaijan-U.S. economic partnership and emphasised the strategic importance of cooperation in energy and business. We also discussed ongoing energy projects, gas transportation, and opportunities to diversify joint initiatives in the South Caucasus and Caspian regions,’ the statement read.

President of Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has sent a congratulatory letter to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Azernews reports.

“Dear Ilham Heydarovich,

I heartily congratulate you on your birthday. Please accept my best wishes on this joyful occasion.

On this significant day, I wish you, above all, good health, happiness, and every success in your state activities for the benefit of the further progress of the fraternal Azerbaijani people and the strengthening of the country’s authority on the global stage.

It is gratifying that the Republic of Azerbaijan, under your leadership, is today confidently following the path of sustainable and comprehensive development.

Your achievements as head of state have earned you great authority and respect both in your country and beyond its borders.

Taking this opportunity, I would like to particularly note your consistently attentive approach to the further strengthening of various aspects of Tajik-Azerbaijani friendly and cooperative relations.

I am confident that, building on the trust-based political dialogue and close friendship that have developed between us, we will continue to jointly advance the entire range of relations between our countries in the spirit of strategic partnership,” the letter reads.

On December 22, the Vice President of the Republic of Trkiye, Cevdet Yilmaz, arrived in Azerbaijan.

Azernews reports that a guard of honor was lined up at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in his honor, with the state flags of both countries displayed.

Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Samir Sharifov and other senior officials welcomed Vice President Yilmaz.

President of the Republic of Croatia Zoran Milanovic has sent a congratulatory letter to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of his birthday, Azernews reports.

“Dear Mr. President,

I extend my warmest congratulations on the occasion of your birthday. I wish you good health and much success in both your personal and professional life.

I am confident that Croatia and Azerbaijan will continue to strengthen and deepen their mutual friendship and bilateral cooperation, with our joint efforts to improve economic relations being of particular importance.

Wishing you all the best, and progress and prosperity for the citizens of your country, please accept the assurances of my highest consideration,” the letter reads.

The disposal of expired and unusable ammunition will be carried out between December 22 and 26 at designated military facilities, Azernews reports, citing Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense.

According to the ministry, the destruction process will take place in strict compliance with safety regulations at a military training ground near the Pir?k?skl settlement, as well as at a training center located in the Aghdara district.

The Ministry of Defense emphasized that the operations are planned and controlled, and pose no threat to the public.

The ministry also urged residents not to be alarmed by the sounds of explosions during the specified period, stressing that there is no cause for concern.

A joyful New Year celebration has been held for students of the Natavan school operating in Paris, Azernews reports.

The festive event was organized by the France-Azerbaijan Dialogue Association with the support of the Azerbaijani Embassy in France.

The celebration opened on a solemn note with the performance of the National Anthem of Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to France, Leyla Abdullayeva, addressed the gathering, warmly congratulating the school’s teaching staff, students, and their parents on the upcoming New Year. She extended her best wishes for peace, happiness, and prosperity, emphasizing the importance of preserving national values and traditions abroad.

The event brought together the Natavan school’s teachers, students, their families, and embassy diplomats. Dressed in vibrant national costumes, the students and teachers transformed the Embassy’s Cultural Center into a true celebration filled with color, warmth, and festive spirit.

A highlight of the evening was a delightful literary and musical program prepared by the students, featuring New Year-themed performances. The arrival of Santa Claus, a beloved symbol of winter festivities, brought smiles and excitement to the children, followed by the performance of a cheerful New Year song.

The celebration concluded with joyful group dancing, after which the children received New Year gifts, making the evening an unforgettable and heartwarming experience for all participants.

An explosive device planted under a car detonated in Moscow on the morning of December 22.

Azernews reports, citing TASS, that the Russian Investigative Committee confirmed the incident. Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, Chief of the Operational Readiness Department of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, was killed in the explosion on Yasenevaya Street.

An investigation into the incident has been launched.

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, 56-year-old Sarvarov was appointed to his current position in 2016. He participated in military operations in Chechnya between 1992 and 2003 and served in Syria in 2015-2016.

The reasons for President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev’s non-participation in the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council held on December 21 in St. Petersburg, Russia, as well as in the informal summit of CIS heads of state scheduled for today, have been disclosed, Azernews reports.

The Presidential Administration told AZERTAC that, as Azerbaijan is not a member of the Eurasian Economic Union, President Ilham Aliyev did not take part in the December 21 meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council. The head of state was also unable to attend today’s informal summit of CIS heads of state in St. Petersburg due to a tight work schedule.

It was recalled that the Republic of Azerbaijan regularly participates in official CIS summits as a member state and attaches great importance to cooperation within the CIS framework, including the development of bilateral relations with member states.

President Ilham Aliyev participated in the meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council held on October 9-10 this year in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The meetings held within the framework of the session, both bilaterally and multilaterally, were productive.

Between December 15 and 21, a total of 145 anti-personnel mines, 46 anti-tank mines, and 525 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO) were discovered and neutralized in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories, Azernews reports, citing ANAMA.

According to Trend, the information was released in the weekly report of the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) on humanitarian demining operations conducted in the reclaimed areas.

The report states that 1,299 hectares of land were cleared of mines and explosive remnants of war during the reporting period.

Demining operations were carried out by ANAMA, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the State Border Service, and four private companies. The activities covered extensive areas across Tartar, Aghdara, Kalbajar, Aghdam, Khojaly, Khankendi, Shusha, Khojavend, Lachin, Fuzuli, Jabrayil, Gubadli, and Zangilan, as well as the villages of Baghanis Ayrim, Ashaghy Askipara, Kheyrimli, and Gizilhajili in the Gazakh district.

On December 19, the Milli Majlis adopted a resolution on declaring an amnesty on the occasion of the ‘Year of the Constitution and Sovereignty’, Azernews reports.

The decision was taken on the initiative of the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.

The Amnesty Act will enter into force on December 22. As a result, a group of prisoners covered by the amnesty will be released starting tomorrow.