Category: Azer News

Since the launch of the Risk Analysis System (ARAS), more than 300,000 manats in additional customs payments have been transferred to the state budget this year, Rövs?n Mahmudzad?, Head of the Customs Post at the Logistics Center of the Main Customs Department for Air Transport, told journalists, Azernews reports.

He noted that monthly customs payments related to parcels exceed 500,000 manats. Mahmudzad? also highlighted that, on average, 20,000 to 25,000 parcels pass through customs control each day.

According to Mahmudzad?, starting this year, customs inspections of postal parcels have been conducted using the ARAS system, which organizes inspections based on risk analysis. Carrier companies present parcels for customs checks, and violations discovered during inspections typically involve incorrect declarations, such as misreporting customs value or inaccurately stating the quantity of goods.

He added that all parcels undergo customs control through the risk-based system, and their clearance is ensured after the checks.

Media and information are not abstract fields but strategic tools that encompass memory, identity, and resilience, according to Tahsin Ertugruloglu, Foreign Minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. He made these remarks at the 7th meeting of ministers and senior officials responsible for media and information of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Baku, Azernews reports.

Ertugruloglu highlighted the significance of strengthening joint media cooperation and confirmed that Northern Cyprus is ready to engage with the mechanisms established within the OTS framework and contribute to collaborative media initiatives. He emphasized that such cooperation would reinforce solidarity across the Turkic world and help create a more balanced and objective information environment.

He also pointed out that the digital era poses serious challenges, including digital propaganda, manipulative content, and disinformation. For this reason, professional training programs aimed at improving the skills of journalists, young content creators, and media specialists are crucial. Northern Cyprus is prepared to support these efforts and actively participate in joint projects, which he noted would enhance the media influence of the Turkic world and ensure its voice reaches the global stage more effectively.

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.

Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmet Hajiyev has paid a visit to NATO Headquarters in Brussels.

As reported by Azernews, citing the Permanent Mission of Azerbaijan to NATO, which shared the information on its official account on X, Hajiyev’s visit included a series of high-level meetings at the Alliance’s headquarters.

During the trip, Hajiyev met with ambassadors of the North Atlantic Council as well as NATO Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy, Burcu San. The discussions revisited the recent visit of North Atlantic Council ambassadors to Azerbaijan and their meeting with President Ilham Aliyev.

The sides held extensive exchanges on a broad range of issues, including the successful partnership between Azerbaijan and NATO, prospects for further cooperation, and Azerbaijan’s contributions to the Alliance, particularly in strengthening Europe’s energy security. Regional security developments and progress on the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace agenda were also among the key topics addressed during the meetings.

The final of the Azerbaijan Champions Cup in Dance will take place at the Sarhadchi Sports Complex on November 30, featuring the best dance teams in the country, Azernews reports citing the Azerbaijan Dance Association. The event starts at 09:00.

Competing for the prestigious cup will be the winners of regional, national, and international tournaments. Among the finalists are:

Yalkin – winner of the Ümid Cup

Khamsa – winner of the K?p?z Cup

Nur Dance / Grasiya Dance Club – champion of Baku

Inci Ansambli – winner of the Böyk Qafqaz Cup

Qaval – winner of the Art Olimpia Cup

Qaval Grasiya Dance Club – Azerbaijan champion

Grasiya Dance Club- winner of the Payiz ?fsan?l?ri Cup

At the S?rh?dçi arena, the teams will present vibrant, dynamic performances and showcase the highest level of preparation. The final promises to be a grand celebration of dance, skill, and spirit.

The organizers invite all dance enthusiasts to witness the decisive battle of the country’s strongest teams and support their favorites in this spectacular event.

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