Category: Azer News

A serviceman of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense, Vusal Jabbarov, was severely injured after stepping on a landmine in the Lachin district, Azernews reports.

The explosion caused life-threatening injuries, and the soldier underwent an amputation of one of his legs. Jabbarov, who is in critical condition, has been transferred to the Main Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of Defense for intensive medical treatment.

Landmine incidents remain one of the most serious security and humanitarian challenges in the liberated territories, despite ongoing large-scale demining operations.

A winter camp for the children of Azerbaijani martyrs is being held at the GUHEM Space Aviation Research Centre in Trkiye from 25 to 30 November, offering participants training and hands-on experience in space and advanced technologies.

The Azerbaijan Space Agency told AzerTag that the programme is organised with the support of the KOSMIK Academy under Azercosmos, the Azerbaijan National Anti-Doping Agency, Trkiye’s GUHEM Space Aviation Research Centre, and the ‘Z?f?r’ Martyrs’ Families Support Public Association.

The camp brings together children from 10 martyr families representing various regions of Azerbaijan. Over the course of the programme, participants will be introduced to high technologies, space science, innovation and artificial intelligence. They will take part in practical sessions using state-of-the-art equipment.

GUHEM, a 13,000-square-metre centre established by the Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooperation with Bursa Metropolitan Municipality and TÜBITAK, is one of Trkiye’s leading institutions promoting space and aviation technologies. The centre hosts a wide range of educational initiatives aimed at advancing innovation, digitalisation and the ICT ecosystem.

The Ministry of Energy and ‘Clean Energy Capital’ LLC, a subsidiary of Azerbaijan Green Energy Company, have signed an Implementation Agreement for the assessment, development, and execution of an offshore wind energy project.

As reported by Azernews, citing the Ministry, the project envisions the development of an offshore wind facility with an initial capacity of 200 MW and a total planned capacity of 600 MW.

Under the agreement, Clean Energy Capital LLC will conduct studies in the designated offshore area of the Caspian Sea to support the project’s implementation.

It should be noted that Azerbaijan has accelerated its transition toward clean energy in recent years, positioning itself as a future renewable energy hub in the region. The country’s long-term vision aligns with its national priorities on energy diversification, climate commitments, and sustainable economic development.

A key component of this strategy is the large-scale integration of renewable sources – particularly solar, wind, and green hydrogen – into the national energy system.

The Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry (ADNSU), together with the Azerbaijan-French University (UFAZ), has organized its annual career fair, bringing leading companies, industry experts, and professionals together with senior students and recent graduates.

As reported by Azernews, the event opened with remarks from UFAZ Executive Director, Associate Professor Vazeh Asgarov, who provided an overview of the fair. ADNSU Rector, Associate Professor Rufat Azizov, then welcomed guests and delivered a presentation on the university’s activities and recent achievements.

Rector Azizov emphasized that such fairs offer an important platform for connecting companies with upper-year students. He highlighted the strong demand for ADNSU and UFAZ graduates across industrial sectors, noting that the university has built close cooperation with the industry. This, he said, not only expands internship and employment opportunities for students but also helps identify the most in-demand specialties in the labor market.

Following the official ceremony, students explored the exhibition area.

Forty companies participated in the fair with their own stands, including SOCAR, SOCAR Polymer, bp, Azercell, SOCAR Downstream, AzerGold, Azersun, TotalEnergies, EiGroup, Deloitte, ABB, Simbrella, Azerconnect, SLB, AzInTelecom, Baku Metro, EY Azerbaijan, NORM, JOCAP, Turan Drilling, Möcz? Dad, and Az?rsun Holding. Company representatives provided attendees with detailed information on their operations, preferred candidate competencies, available vacancies, and internship programs.

More than 500 students and graduates attended the event, approaching company representatives to ask questions and learn about current labor market trends, specialized projects, and career or internship opportunities.

Alongside the exhibition, several informative sessions were held. UFAZ presented its master’s programs, while the State Employment Agency offered a two-hour on-site consultation for participants. AZCON Holding also introduced its ‘Digital Bridge’ internship program.

The career fair was recognized as an important platform for supporting the professional development of students and strengthening ties between academia and industry.

UFAZ has been hosting this annual career fair since 2021.

The first-ever Future Professions Summit, organized by the State Employment Agency, has officially opened in Baku, Azernews reports.

The summit aims to support participants in preparing for the future world of work by fostering professional discussions on transformations in the labor market, emerging professions and skill requirements, as well as the impact of technology and innovation on business.

Key objectives of the summit include identifying and promoting future professions and skills, sharing new trends shaping the business landscape, strengthening cooperation among partners, and enabling professionals in the target audience to access more flexible, innovative, and competitive career solutions.

The event brings together 250 participants, including local and international career consultants, trainers, HR specialists, entrepreneurs, education experts, representatives of the public and private sectors, and development mentors.

It is worth noting that the summit was previously held on October 30 in Nakhchivan city under the motto ‘Towards the Future.’

The employment rate in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories exceeds 92%, Sadig Aliyev, Chairman of the State Employment Agency (SEA), told journalists, Azernews reports.

He explained that under the Great Return program, employment opportunities for residents in these areas are assessed before resettlement.

According to Aliyev, the SEA has been implementing its activities in the liberated territories under the motto ‘Employment Before Resettlement’. Residents’ employment potential is evaluated first, including their professional skills, after which information about vacancies with employers in the liberated areas is collected. Based on these assessments, steps are taken to ensure their employment after resettlement.

Azerbaijan has approved legislative amendments concerning the protection of children’s rights, Azernews reports.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has signed a decree to enact the changes.

Under the decree, the definition of ‘guardianship and custodial authority’ has been revised. Responsibilities regarding children who have lost their parents or have been deprived of parental care, whether placed with foster families or under provisions of the Family Code, will now fall under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population (MLSPP). In other cases, commissions on the protection of children’s rights will act as the authorized body. This clarification has been applied to relevant articles of several laws.

The decree also amends presidential orders related to the application of the ‘Mediation’ law and the law on combating Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-related diseases. Certain provisions have been updated to align with new legal regulations, while others have been repealed.

Additionally, relevant parts of previous decrees concerning the application of the Family Code and the Civil Code have been updated, replacing earlier references with the concept of ‘commissions on the protection of children’s rights.’

The decree instructs the Cabinet of Ministers to ensure proper implementation of legal provisions arising from the laws. The State Herald has approved the law to ensure the execution of the decree.

In line with President Ilham Aliyev’s instructions, the Great Return to the liberated territories continues.

According to Azernews, the families relocated to the village of M?mm?db?yli in the Zangilan district were previously living in various parts of the country, mainly in dormitories, sanatoriums, and administrative buildings where they had been temporarily settled.

A total of 33 families, consisting of 177 former IDPs, have been resettled in the village of M?mm?db?yli.

Residents returning to their ancestral homeland expressed gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev and First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva for the comprehensive state support provided to them. They also conveyed their appreciation to the valiant Azerbaijani Army and brave soldiers and officers who liberated the lands from occupation, and prayed for the martyrs who sacrificed their lives on this path.

The inaugural meeting of the Azerbaijan-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Cooperation Committee took place in Abu Dhabi, Azernews reports, citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The committee was established following the Joint Declaration on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Azerbaijan and the UAE, signed during the UAE President’s visit to Azerbaijan on September 16 of this year. The meeting was co-chaired by Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiev and UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Saeed Al Hajeri.

In line with the committee’s format, initial sessions were held within its subcommittees, covering political and diplomatic, economic, humanitarian, defense and law enforcement, as well as energy and sustainability cooperation. Discussions focused on existing collaboration in these areas, potential projects, and proposals for strengthening bilateral relations.

Within the framework of the meeting, Deputy Minister Rafiev and Minister Al Hajeri held a one-on-one discussion, followed by an expanded session attended by co-chairs, representatives of relevant agencies, and the ambassadors of both countries. During the session, the subcommittee co-chairs presented proposals and project ideas. The co-chairs emphasized the importance of concrete outcomes and outlined expectations for future work, including the development and adoption of roadmaps and action plans. The schedule and modalities for upcoming meetings and the overall work of the committee were also agreed upon.

Participants expressed satisfaction with the dynamic development of Azerbaijan-UAE relations in recent years. They highlighted the crucial role of reciprocal state visits and agreements reached during these visits in elevating bilateral ties to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership.

The meeting was attended by representatives from Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, Ministry of Science and Education, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Agriculture, as well as the State Tourism Agency, SOCAR, and Azerbaijan Investment Holding.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to His Excellency Mr. Bajram Begaj, President of the Republic of Albania.

Azernews presents the letter:

‘Dear Mr. President,

On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I sincerely congratulate you and, through you, your entire people on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Albania.

We attach great importance to relations between Azerbaijan and Albania. We are pleased with the steady development of our interstate ties, built on solid foundations, and with the expansion of our cooperation.

The intensity of our meetings and visits attests to the level of Azerbaijan-Albania friendship and the dynamic nature of our mutual relations. I fondly recall my visit to Tirana this May to participate in the 6th Summit of the European Political Community.

I am confident that we will continue our joint efforts to strengthen friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Albania and to further deepen mutually beneficial cooperation across a number of areas, in line with the will of our peoples.

On this joyous day, I wish you good health, happiness, and success in your endeavors, as well as lasting peace and prosperity to the friendly people of Albania.