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Azerbaijan sends 200 tons of aid to Iran

Azerbaijan dispatched another consignment of humanitarian aid to Iran on Saturday following a recent phone call between President Ilham Aliyev and his Iranian counterpart, President Masoud Pezeshkian, in order to meet the current needs of the neighbouring and friendly Iranian people.

04 Apr 2026-10:12
Azerbaijan to tighten laws on terrorist organizations

Azerbaijan is preparing to introduce stricter penalties for terrorism-related offenses under proposed amendments to the country’s Criminal Code, according to the Milli Majlis.

03 Apr 2026-16:30
Trial of detained Russian suspects begins in Baku court

The trial of eight Russian citizens accused of illicit drug trafficking has begun at the Baku Court for Grave Crimes.

03 Apr 2026-13:56
Azerbaijan, Türkiye launch joint military exercise march - VIDEO/PHOTO

Azerbaijan and Türkiye have exchanged flags in a ceremony as part of preparations for the upcoming joint Heydar Aliyev–2026 military exercise scheduled to take place in Kars, Türkiye.

03 Apr 2026-11:45
Azeri Light oil surges to $141.68 amid global market volatility

The price of Azerbaijani oil grade Azeri Light (CIF) has risen sharply on global markets, increasing by $10.89, or 8.3%, to reach $141.68 per barrel.

03 Apr 2026-11:09
Azerbaijan, Iran presidents discuss aid, regional peace

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian held a phone call with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Thursday to thank him for the humanitarian aid Azerbaijan has provided to Iran.

02 Apr 2026-22:23
Azerbaijan hands over wanted Pakistani to Tajikistan

Azerbaijan has extradited a Pakistani citizen, who was internationally wanted, to Tajikistan, according to the Prosecutor General's Office of Azerbaijan.

02 Apr 2026-18:56
OTS Secretary General: We are implementing cooperation mechanisms in 58 different fields

Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Kubanychbek Omuraliev has highlighted the organization’s role in strengthening cooperation and enhancing intergovernmental relations among its member states.

02 Apr 2026-16:10
President Aliyev: The Middle Corridor serves the interests of all of us

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has highlighted the importance of the Middle Corridor, a major trade and transport route linking China to Europe, noting that it serves the interests of all regional states.

02 Apr 2026-15:40
Uzbek PM: The agreements reached in Gabala add momentum to enhancing cooperation

Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov has said that the world is currently going through “critical moments” shaped by conflicts, economic instability, technological disruption, and emerging hybrid threats.

02 Apr 2026-15:30