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‘The sight of the leaders of Azerbaijan, Trkiye, and Pakistan standing together at the military parade is not just a photograph of diplomacy; it is a historic affirmation of a shared soul and strategic destiny.’

This was stated by Mr. Qaiser Nawab, prominent Pakistani youth leader and President of the Pakistan-Azerbaijan Alumni Association (PAAA), in his remarks to Azernews following the historic visit of the Pakistani Prime Minister to Azerbaijan and the participation of the three nations’ leaders in a landmark military parade.

Mr. Nawab noted that the profound relationship among the three brotherly nations is rooted in common faith, culture, and reciprocal support-one that transcends political alliances to form a genuine brotherhood. He emphasized that the recent developments mark a defining moment in decades-long cooperation.

‘The presence of our Prime Minister in Baku, alongside our brothers, sends an unambiguous message to the world: when it comes to regional peace, stability, and mutual development, Azerbaijan, Trkiye, and Pakistan stand as one, unbreakable force,’ he said.

Highlighting the importance of youth and alumni engagement in strengthening trilateral ties, Mr. Nawab underscored that the unity demonstrated in Baku will help ensure a prosperous and peaceful future for the next generation.

‘Our nations have always supported each other through challenging times. This trilateral convergence, symbolized by the joint military display, secures the foundations for a prosperous future, ensuring that the next generation inherits a strong, strategically aligned, and peaceful region. We, the alumni and youth leaders, are committed to transforming this deep-seated camaraderie into even greater economic, educational, and defense collaboration,’ he added.

Expressing his gratitude for the recent praise bestowed upon him by the President of Azerbaijan, Mr. Nawab stated that such recognition only strengthens his resolve to serve the cause of trilateral friendship.

‘To receive such high recognition from His Excellency the President of Azerbaijan is an honor that only deepens my resolve to serve the cause of this vital trilateral friendship.’

Mr. Nawab concluded by reaffirming the commitment of the Pakistan-Azerbaijan Alumni Association to building bridges between the people and ensuring that the strategic vision shared by the leaders of the three nations continues to be strengthened through active youth and community engagement.

Azerbaijani swimmer Ramil Alizadeh won a silver medal at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.

Azernews reports that the athlete came in second in the 200-meter butterfly swimming race with a time of 2.01.16.

With this, the number of medals won by Azerbaijani swimmers at the Islamiad has reached 3. Previously, Suleyman Ismayilzadeh won bronze in the 1,500-meter freestyle, and the Azerbaijani women’s team won bronze in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay.

The large-scale tree-planting campaign held every year on 11 November in brotherly Turkey under the slogan ‘Breath for the Future!’ has already become a tradition in Azerbaijan.

The spokesperson of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, Irad? Ibrahimova, told AZ?RTAC that Azerbaijan is once again supporting Turkey’s initiative this year.

‘Within the campaign organised by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, 111,111 trees will be planted across all regions of our country. We believe that these trees will eventually grow into broad green areas and make a significant contribution to the environment,’ Irad? Ibrahimova said.

She noted that since 11 November falls on a non-working day this year, the campaign in Azerbaijan will be held on 12 November:

‘The campaign will begin in the settlement of Msfiqabad, with the participation of officials and employees of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, eco-volunteers, and representatives of the embassies of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States. A total of 1,111 trees will be planted in Msfiqabad.’

Azerbaijani athletes are scheduled to compete in five different sports today at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, currently underway in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.

Azernews reports that the national team will be represented in mixed-team judo, swimming, weightlifting, table tennis, and boxing as they continue their pursuit of medals.

Azerbaijan has sent a delegation of 179 athletes to the Games, participating across 20 sporting disciplines. Overall, the event brings together competitors from 57 countries, who are battling for medals in 23 sports.

The Islamic Solidarity Games will conclude with a closing ceremony on 21 November.

Britain is deploying anti-drone equipment and personnel to Belgium following a series of sightings near airports and military installations, the head of the U.K. armed forces said Sunday.

Although neither Belgium nor the U.K. has accused anyone of operating the unidentified drones, these incidents are part of a broader pattern of airspace violations affecting several European countries, including areas around NATO bases. Some U.S. allies have described the activity as a component of escalating Russian ‘hybrid warfare.’

In recent days, drone sightings forced temporary closures at Belgium’s main international airport in Brussels and at a major cargo airport near Liège. Authorities also reported multiple unidentified drone flights near a military base that stores U.S. nuclear weapons.

Air Chief Marshal Richard Knighton said the U.K. responded to a request from Belgian authorities by sending personnel and equipment to assist in countering the drone threat.

A cycling march was held on the occasion of 9 November – State Flag Day, organised jointly by the Azerbaijan Cycling Federation, the Seaside Boulevard Administration, and the ‘Regional Development’ Public Union.

The event started at State Flag Square, with the Minister of Youth and Sports, Farid Gayibov, also participating on his bicycle, according to the Azerbaijan Cycling Federation. More than 300 professional and amateur cyclists, including para-cyclists, rode along the bicycle paths of the Seaside Boulevard towards Victory Park. From the ‘Crescent Mall’ area to Victory Park, the participants were accompanied by motorcyclists carrying the Azerbaijani flags.

At the finish line, commemorative medals were presented to the participants. Afterwards, flowers were laid at the Victory Park monument, and the memory of the heroes of the 44-day Patriotic War was honoured with respect.

Answering questions from the media, the First Vice-President of the Azerbaijan Cycling Federation, Sahib Alakbarov, stated that the main purpose of the event was to highlight the public significance of State Flag Day, instil respect for the glorious Victory Flag among young people, attract teenagers and youth to cycling – considered an elite sport – and encourage wider use of the cycling lanes built across the country.

The cycling march concluded in front of the Victory Arch with performances of patriotic music and the ‘Yalli’ dance.

The prospect of launching tourist trains across and beyond the borders of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) marks a new milestone in regional tourism cooperation. A special working group, consisting of representatives from railway administrations and tourism organizations of OTS member states, has already been formed to study this initiative.

The growing tourist flow within the Turkic world highlights the increasing potential of such collaboration. Between January and August this year, 428,456 tourists from OTS countries visited Azerbaijan – a notable rise compared to the same period last year. Among them, visitors from Trkiye numbered 289,952, from Kazakhstan 69,332, from Uzbekistan 37,718, from Turkmenistan 21,422, from Kyrgyzstan 7,093, and from Hungary 2,939. Currently, the share of tourists from OTS countries in Azerbaijan’s total tourist flow stands at 24.9%.

It is worth recalling that in July 2025, OTS member states signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of tourism in Ankara – a step that laid the groundwork for stronger connectivity, shared branding, and common initiatives in the tourism sector.

Commenting on the growing cooperation to Azernews, Ruslan Guliyev, President of the Azerbaijan Health and Thermal Tourism Support Association, noted that,

‘The development of tourism relations between the member countries of the Turkic States Organization has begun to take shape relatively recently. Thus, within the framework of this organization, which we call ‘Kengesh’ (name given to the meetings and discussions of internal and external issues in the meetings called toy or congress in the pre-Islamic Turkish states), a new approach was put forward during the preparation of the modern Silk Road route.’

He emphasized the cultural and economic depth behind this initiative, adding,

‘You know that the historical Silk Road route exists, but Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan participated in its modern version at the initial stage. The presentation of common history and culture, the creation of unified tourism routes, the introduction of fast passes between countries and the establishment of a common visa mechanism are very important initiatives.’

According to Guliyev, the potential development of train tourism is also a key factor that could shape this cooperation:

‘The development of train tourism also plays an important role in this process, as it significantly reduces the cost of tourism products. As you know, traveling by train is more profitable than by plane. In addition, in terms of promoting cross-border tourism, the development of various transitional tourism products – in the areas of cultural heritage, gastronomy, ecotourism and others – is extremely important.’

He also underlined the socio-economic dimension of deeper mobility within the Turkic world:

‘Considering that more than 350 million people live in the Turkic world, it seems more realistic today that if citizens of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States travel to each other more often, this will serve to strengthen mutual tourism relations and deepen economic cooperation.’

Finally, Guliyev pointed out that stability and cooperation are vital in a time of global uncertainty:

‘At the same time, factors such as pandemics, political tensions and military crises in the Far East, the Middle East and the Gulf countries have had a serious impact on the tourism sector. However, the implementation of such stable and sustainable routes in the Organization of Turkic States space not only ensures sustainability in tourism, but also expands the range of products and diversification opportunities.’

The idea of connecting OTS countries by train represents more than a transportation initiative – it embodies a broader vision of shared history, interconnected economies, and sustainable growth across the Turkic world.

The municipality of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, has expressed solidarity with Azerbaijan on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of Victory Day, celebrated on November 8.

According to Azernews, a giant projection of the Azerbaijani flag was displayed on the digital screen of the city hall’s impressive MENARA-1 tower. Against the backdrop of the proud tricolor, the message ‘Happy Victory Day, Azerbaijan’ appeared.

The screen on the MENARA-1 tower, which rises more than 90 meters high, is considered the largest digital display space in Malaysia.

Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stated that the rapid completion of the peace process will position Azerbaijan, the victor of the war, as a key architect of peace in the region, Azernews reports.

‘Completing the peace process quickly will highlight Azerbaijan as the architect of regional peace. With these thoughts, I once again congratulate all our Azerbaijani brothers on Victory Day and extend my sincerest wishes on behalf of my country and nation,’ Erdogan said.

He noted that after more than 30 years of instability in the South Caucasus, a window of opportunity has opened for lasting peace and security.

Erdogan also expressed support for the steps taken in the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, welcoming the agreement reached between the parties in Washington on August 8.

First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva has shared a photo on her official Instagram account on the occasion of 9 November – National Flag Day.

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