Germany – important partner for us, President Ilham Aliyev says

Germany is an important partner for us, and we attach great importance to the comprehensive development of our bilateral relations, said President Ilham Aliyev in a congratulatory letter to President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Azernews reports.

“Your visit to Azerbaijan in April gave a fresh impetus to the advancement of our cooperation, which encompasses a broad agenda.

I believe that we will continue our joint efforts to further develop the friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Germany, sustain our mutually beneficial cooperation across various fields, and enrich it with new content,” the letter reads.

MoU signed to promote modern data practices between Azerbaijan and Trkiye

On October 3, as part of the 14th Session of the Statistical Commission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in Ankara, a meeting took place at the Turkish Statistical Institute between the delegation led by the Chairman of Azerbaijan’s State Statistical Committee and Turkish officials.

Azernews reports that during the meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of statistics was signed between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of Trkiye.

The MoU was signed by Tahir Budagov, Chairman of Azerbaijan’s State Statistical Committee, and Erhan Çetinkaya, President of the Turkish Statistical Institute.

The agreement is expected to further strengthen and deepen bilateral cooperation in official statistics, support the integration of modern information and communication technologies in statistical production, and promote the exchange of best practices across various statistical domains.

Successful dev’t of relations between Azerbaijan, Korea is source of great satisfaction – President Ilham Aliyev

The successful development of relations between Azerbaijan and Korea is a source of great satisfaction, said President Ilham Aliyev in a congratulatory letter to President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung on the occasion of his country’s National Day, Azernews reports.

“Today, we have ample opportunities to further deepen our cooperation in a number of areas, particularly in economic-trade, industry, high technologies, digital transformation, science, education, and other areas.

I am confident that, in line with the interests of our friendly peoples, we will continue our joint efforts consistently to strengthen Azerbaijan-Korea relations and expand our cooperation,” the letter reads.

Heydar Aliyev Foundation unveils modern school in Jalilabad [PHOTOS]

A state-of-the-art school building has officially opened in the city of Göyt?p?, located in Azerbaijan’s Jalilabad district. Constructed with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, the new facility will serve Vasif Huseynov Secondary School No. 2 and marks a significant investment in the region’s educational infrastructure.

Construction began in October 2024 and was completed in record time. The three-story complex, consisting of two interconnected blocks, is designed to accommodate up to 625 students. Built to meet modern educational standards, the school offers a wide range of specialized facilities, including classrooms, laboratories for physics, chemistry, and biology, computer science rooms, military training and medical units, technology workshops, a teachers’ lounge, technical rooms, a cloakroom, library, cafeteria, assembly hall, and fully equipped sports and gymnastics halls. An outdoor mini stadium will also be available for physical education and recreational activities.

The building has been outfitted with essential furniture and equipment, while subject-specific classrooms and labs feature contemporary teaching aids. Landscaping and greening efforts have also been carried out in the surrounding schoolyard, creating a welcoming and eco-friendly environment for students and staff.

This initiative reflects the ongoing commitment of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation to enhancing educational opportunities and infrastructure across Azerbaijan.

Deputy Finance Minister meets UK delegation to explore investment opportunities [PHOTOS]

The First Deputy Minister of Finance of Azerbaijan, Anar Karimov, met with a delegation led by Alexander Tyrell, Country Director of the UK Department for Business and Trade, during his official visit to Baku, Azernews reports.

The meeting focused on the current state and future prospects of economic and financial cooperation between the two countries, as well as the implementation of the provisions of the Protocol of the 7th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, held in London in April this year.

Discussions highlighted investment promotion, taxation and customs cooperation, the application of advanced technologies in agriculture and food security, and opportunities for closer business-to-business engagement. The exchange of experience in digital transformation, financial technologies, and professional services was also addressed.

Anar Karimov underlined that economic modernization and diversification remain long-term priorities for Azerbaijan, and that collaboration with the UK creates additional opportunities to adapt to new challenges.

Alexander Tyrell emphasized the significance of joint projects and initiatives, noting the key role of the Intergovernmental Commission in strengthening bilateral relations.

The meeting concluded with a broad exchange of views on future partnership opportunities and other areas of mutual interest.

Azerbaijan boosts exports of electrode products to Turkmenistan [PHOTOS]

‘Gedik Kaynak’ LLC, a resident of the Neftchala Industrial District managed by the Economic Zones Development Agency, has exported another 100 tons of electrode products to Turkmenistan. According to the agency, the company will gradually deliver a total of 600 tons of products to the country, Azernews reports.

Registered as a resident of the Neftchala Industrial District in 2021, ‘Gedik Kaynak’ LLC currently produces electrodes in eight sizes, including two types. In the next stage, the enterprise plans to expand its product range by launching the production of stainless steel and aluminum electrodes.

As the only electrode producer in Azerbaijan, the enterprise has an annual production capacity of 330 tons. With an investment value of 7.5 million manats (about $4.4 million), it has also created more than 20 permanent jobs.

In addition to meeting domestic demand under the ‘Geka’ brand, the company exports its products to Iraq, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, while negotiations are underway to enter the Russian and Kazakh markets.

Azerbaijani President congratulates his Iraqi counterpart

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq, on the occasion of the country’s national day, Azernews reports.

“Dear Mr. President,

On behalf of myself and the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my most sincere congratulations and best wishes to you and all your people on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Iraq.

I highly value our recent meeting in New York and the exchange of views we held. I am confident that we will continue our joint efforts to further strengthen Azerbaijan-Iraq relations and to fully realize the potential of our mutually beneficial cooperation, both bilaterally and within multilateral frameworks.

On this significant day, I wish you robust health, happiness, and success in your endeavors, and the friendly people of Iraq lasting peace and prosperity.”

Baku to host Azerbaijan-Russia-Iran trilateral meeting

A trilateral meeting of government representatives of Azerbaijan, Russia, and Iran will take place in Baku on October 13-14, Azernews reports.

According to the Cabinet of Ministers, the delegations will be led by Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev from Azerbaijan, Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk from Russia, and Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Farzane Sadiqi.

The agenda of the meeting will focus on strengthening cooperation in the fields of transport and logistics, energy, and customs.

Yerevan sees Azerbaijan’s infrastructure as key to regional trade, says Armenian FM

Armenia has expressed strong interest in normalizing relations with Azerbaijan, emphasizing that Yerevan would be among the main beneficiaries of lasting peace and cooperation in the region, Azernews reports.

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan made the remarks in an interview with the ‘Polish TPV World’ channel.

‘If we talk about the railway connection, according to experts, its construction may take at least two years. But we can already use the infrastructure and territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan to send and receive cargo. We have begun discussions with our American partners regarding TRIPP, and I think we can complete this process in the coming months, after which construction should start,’ Mirzoyan said.

The minister also underlined that the text of the peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan has already been initialed, and Yerevan is prepared to sign it ‘as soon as possible.’

Touching on the broader reconciliation process, Mirzoyan acknowledged the heavy psychological legacy of the decades-long conflict: ‘There is a bloody history and memory on both sides. I believe there is still a certain degree of caution between societies, probably on both sides. The reconciliation process will take time. Peace, as I have already noted, has been established, but it requires constant care and daily efforts from both sides.’

Mirzoyan’s remarks highlight Armenia’s recognition of the economic and strategic opportunities tied to regional cooperation, particularly in transport and connectivity, as well as the challenges of overcoming deep-rooted mistrust between the two nations.