Category: Azer News

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Azerbaijan on October 6 to participate in the 12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), Azernews reports.

From October 6 to October 10, the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan will conduct the disposal of expired and unusable ammunition. The process will take place under strict safety regulations at the training ground near Pir?k?skl settlement and at a military training center in the Aghdara district, Azernews reports.

The Ministry announced that residents in nearby areas may hear loud explosion sounds during this period. However, officials stressed that there is no cause for concern, as the destruction is being carried out in a controlled and secure manner.

The operation is part of ongoing measures to eliminate outdated ammunition stockpiles and ensure the safety of both military personnel and civilians living in adjacent areas.

President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Azerbaijan on October 6 to participate in the 12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), Azernews reports.

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov arrived in Azerbaijan on October 6 to participate in the 12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), Azernews reports.

A guard of honor was lined up for the Kyrgyz President at Gabala International Airport.

At the airport, President Sadyr Zhaparov was welcomed by Azerbaijani Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev and other officials.

On October 6, the Baku Military Court continued the trial against citizens of the Republic of Armenia, with the announcement of documents related to the rocket attacks on the city of Ganja during the 44-day Patriotic War in 2020, Azernews reports.

According to court materials, the Armenian armed forces, in gross violation of the ceasefire and international law, including the Geneva Convention, targeted residential areas, educational and medical facilities far from the front line, using 9K58 “Smerch” (BM-30) and 9K72 “Elbrus” missiles on October 4, 5, 8, 11, and 17, 2020. These strikes resulted in acts of terrorism, large-scale destruction, civilian casualties, and significant damage to private property.

The documents reveal that 26 civilians were deliberately killed, including 10 men, 10 women, and 6 minors, and 175 people sustained injuries, including 61 men, 66 women, and 48 minors. Investigators conducted crime scene inspections, medical examinations, and collected witness testimonies, as well as statements from legal heirs and injured parties.

The trial of the Armenian citizens accused of crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, and other offenses linked to Armenia’s military aggression continues.

Azerbaijan’s Mine Action Agency has released its latest weekly report on demining operations carried out in the territories liberated from occupation, Azernews reports.

The operations were conducted across several districts, including Tartar, Aghdam, Aghdara, Lachin, Fuzuli, Shusha, Khojaly, Khankendi, Kalbajar, Khojavand, Jabrayil, Gubadli, and Zangilan. Additionally, mine clearance was carried out in the recently liberated villages of Baghanis Ayrim, Ashagi Askipara, Kheyrimli, and Gyzylhajili in the Gazakh district.

During the week, a total of 82 anti-personnel mines, 74 anti-tank mines, and 517 unexploded ordnances were detected and safely neutralized.

In total, an area of 1,432.8 hectares was cleared of mines and explosive remnants of war.

These efforts are part of ongoing operations to ensure the safe return of displaced residents and support reconstruction and development in the region.

On October 6, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Binali Yildirim, Chairman of the Council of Elders of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), in Gabala, Azernews reports.

Iran is preparing to launch its latest upgraded communications satellite, ‘Do-Namay 1,’ by the end of 2025, a senior Iranian aerospace official revealed on Sunday, Azernews reports.

Speaking to Tasnim News Agency, Hossein Shahrabi, head of Tehran-based aerospace firm Omid Faza, confirmed that the satellite is scheduled to launch in December, using the same launch vehicle that successfully deployed the Kosar and Hodhod satellites in 2024.

Shahrabi highlighted technical upgrades in the new satellite, including enhanced imaging capabilities and an S-band communication link for more robust data transmission.

‘The issue linking attitude control to solar energy absorption has been resolved,’ Shahrabi stated, referring to a key technical challenge affecting previous missions.

The launch is part of Iran’s broader push to expand its indigenous space and satellite technology, amid growing interest in satellite-based communications across the region.

The energy sector continues to be the primary source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Azerbaijan, Azernews reports, citing the International Energy Agency (IEA).

IEA data shows that between 2011 and 2020, emissions from the country’s energy sector ranged from 20.9 to 22.2 million tons of CO2, making it the largest contributor to atmospheric pollution. Following energy, the main sources of emissions are agriculture and construction, while the lowest emissions come from waste management, industrial production, construction activities, and transport.

Despite some fluctuations, total CO2 emissions in Azerbaijan reached approximately 56.7 million tons in 2020, exceeding the levels recorded in 2011.

Globally, Azerbaijan’s share of greenhouse gas emissions is relatively small, accounting for 0.12 percent, according to IEA. Data from the EU4Climate program indicate that between 1990 and 1995, Azerbaijan reduced its emissions by 37 percent, stabilizing at nearly the same level by 2010.

The report highlights the ongoing challenge of balancing energy production with environmental sustainability and underscores the need for continued investments in clean energy and emission reduction strategies.

In a world increasingly driven by clean energy ambitions, Azerbaijan is positioning itself not merely as a producer or transit country-but as a regional architect of green energy connectivity. Its recent high-level engagements in Kazakhstan underscore a critical dimension of this strategy: leveraging partnerships with Central Asian countries to construct a multi-vector, sustainable energy corridor between East and West.

During “Kazakhstan Energy Week” in Astana, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy, Parviz Shahbazov, held a series of strategic meetings with Kazakh officials and international energy leaders. The agenda was clear: deepen bilateral and multilateral cooperation in green energy, enhance trans-Caspian energy connectivity, and accelerate joint regional infrastructure initiatives aimed at transforming the Caspian basin into a pivotal green energy corridor.

Azerbaijan’s energy transition is not simply about replacing fossil fuels. It’s about ensuring long-term geopolitical relevance in a shifting energy landscape. As global markets move beyond hydrocarbons, countries that control the flow of clean energy will command new forms of influence. By integrating itself into Central Asia’s renewable energy ambitions, Baku is ensuring that Azerbaijan remains at the center of the evolving Eurasian energy map.

This strategy is most visible in the “Central Asia-Azerbaijan Green Energy Corridor,” a project that seeks to connect renewable energy-rich countries like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to European markets via Azerbaijan. The initiative is more than a pipeline-it is a power bridge, combining electricity interconnectors, green hydrogen potential, and fiber-optic infrastructure that also supports digital transformation.

During his speech at the APRECA Ministerial Roundtable, Shahbazov emphasized that this corridor represents not only a technical solution but a strategic transformation. “The creation of the geostrategic Trans-Caspian Green Energy Corridor, which will connect the electricity systems of our countries for the first time in history, is fully consistent with the policy priorities of President Ilham Aliyev,” Shahbazov said. “It opens up broad opportunities for the development of the Middle Corridor as a green bridge connecting Europe with Asia and China through the Caspian Sea.”

The traditional Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan energy partnership, long centered around hydrocarbons, is evolving. While Kazakh oil continues to be shipped through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline-with 3.38 million tons transported since 2023-both sides are clearly pivoting toward long-term green cooperation.

In meetings with Kazakhstan’s Minister of Energy Erlan Akkenzhenov and Minister of Transport Nurlan Sauranbayev, discussions moved beyond oil logistics to include infrastructure modernization, the feasibility study of the green energy corridor (expected to launch in November), and the future role of the Zangezur Corridor and Middle Corridor in supporting green energy trade.

Kazakhstan’s full backing for the green energy corridor was made explicit by Minister Akkenzhenov, who reiterated Astana’s support for this “strategically important project,” underscoring its alignment with both countries’ long-term energy diversification goals.

Azerbaijan is not acting alone. Its coordination with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan under the Caspian Green Energy Corridor initiative-formalized in April 2025-is a model of regional green diplomacy. Backed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the tripartite agreement aims to interconnect the energy systems of all three countries and create a viable, scalable route for clean energy exports to Europe.

The groundwork was laid during the COP29 summit in Baku in 2024, where the leaders of the three countries signed a landmark strategic agreement on green energy. Today, the partnership is being operationalized with feasibility studies, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with broader initiatives like APRECA (Accelerated Partnership for Renewable Energy in Central Asia), coordinated by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

In a meeting with IRENA Director General Francesco La Camera, Azerbaijan reaffirmed its commitment to aligning its national and regional initiatives with global decarbonization goals, particularly in developing shared infrastructure, energy storage systems, and smart grids.

Traditionally viewed as a transport and trade route connecting China to Europe via Central Asia and the South Caucasus, the Middle Corridor is now being redefined as a “green corridor.” With Azerbaijan’s leadership, the region is exploring how electricity interconnectors, renewable power flows, and even fiber-optic data lines can turn this transport route into a full-spectrum infrastructure artery.

Incorporating the Zangezur Corridor into this architecture adds another layer of strategic depth. By strengthening east-west logistics while embedding clean energy systems into transport frameworks, Azerbaijan is turning geography into long-term advantage.

Moreover, Azerbaijan is also pursuing parallel routes for green energy export, such as the Caspian-Black Sea-Europe, Azerbaijan-Turkiye-Europe, and Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkiye-Bulgaria corridors. These initiatives reflect a deliberate strategy of diversification-not only in energy sources but in partnerships and export pathways.

Azerbaijan’s green energy diplomacy with Kazakhstan-and the broader Central Asian region-is a case study in how energy transitions can be strategically leveraged for regional influence, economic diversification, and geopolitical security.

As global energy systems become increasingly decarbonized and interconnected, Azerbaijan’s proactive efforts to lead, connect, and innovate in the Caspian region position it as a central node in Eurasia’s energy future. What began as a fossil-fuel transit hub is rapidly becoming a linchpin of green energy geopolitics.

With the support of international financial institutions, alignment with global sustainability goals, and a growing network of strategic partnerships, Azerbaijan is not just adapting to the energy transition-it is shaping it.