Azerbaijan

The Media Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan has firmly rejected reports published on Middle East Eye and Haaretz suggesting that Israel used Azerbaijani territory during its recent conflict with Iran.

Two foreign cargo ships carrying a total of 25 Azerbaijani citizens on board were subjected to drone attacks during the night, said Aykhan Hajizada, Head of the Press Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affair

UN climate chief Simon Stiell has issued a powerful call to action, insisting that the massive new climate finance target established during Azerbaijan’s COP29 Presidency must be fully realized to protect global economies and lives.

The upcoming climate discussions in Baku are set to play a pivotal role in shaping global environmental policy, according to COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago.

The Earth is sending undeniable signals. From rising seas and raging wildfires to melting glaciers, the planet is making it clear that humanity is crossing the critical 1.5°C warming threshold. For decades, global climate warnings have been met with delay and denial, but a powerful counter-signal is finally emerging. Renewable energy is expanding rapidly, forests are being replanted, and cities are being redesigned for sustainability.

President Ilham Aliyev congratulated the Azerbaijan national team on winning the European Minifootball Championship.

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, on Thursday to discuss the current state and prospects of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Iran, as well as the regional security situation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised relations with Azerbaijan, saying Moscow has always maintained friendly ties with Baku.