President Ilham Aliyev has said that attacks on Islamic values and cultural heritage cannot be justified by appeals to freedom of expression, warning that Islamophobia has become a dangerous trend threatening mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence.
There is an old comic scene humanity has laughed at for centuries: the bride is at the altar, the guests are waiting, the ceremony is ready — but the groom never arrives. Something similar happened in Brussels on June 23, when the European side launched its Connectivity Platform dedicated to the Middle Corridor.
What are the prospects for further strengthening cooperation? What opportunities does the reconstruction of Karabakh open up for Israeli business? Is Israel ready to share its advanced technologies with Azerbaijan in water supply, innovation, and the digital economy? And how do events in the Middle East affect relations between Baku and Tel Aviv?
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan have agreed to deepen cooperation in transport, logistics, energy, shipbuilding and humanitarian ties, confirming the strategic character of relations between the two Caspian neighbours. The agreements and statements came during the state visit of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Azerbaijan and his expanded meeting with President Ilham Aliyev in Baku.
Azerbaijan and Armenia have taken another practical step toward a new regional reality. AzerTelecom and Telecom Armenia have signed an agreement under which Armenia will receive international internet connectivity through the territory of Azerbaijan. Under the deal, AzerTelecom will provide transit for internet traffic to Armenia using its own infrastructure.
When Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine in February 2022, many observers believed the outcome was almost predetermined. Moscow expected a rapid campaign, the fall of Kyiv and the collapse of Ukrainian resistance.
Ukraine's wartime innovation in drone warfare is generating diplomatic dividends as countries seek affordable ways to strengthen their defenses. One example is the growing partnership with Azerbaijan, which values Ukraine's experience adapting to large-scale drone, missile and electronic warfare.
President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan received a delegation of heads of Arab Coordination Group (ACG) member institutions, alongside Arab finance ministers participating in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Islamic
Pro-Armenian lawmakers in the US House of Representatives are once again trying to slow the growing partnership between Washington and Baku.
The Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group in Baku became more than a major financial event. They also highlighted Azerbaijan’s changing role in the wider economic geography of the Islamic world.
After heavy rains in Armenia, unusual orange streams of water flowed through the streets of Gafan. The footage quickly spread on social media and caused serious concern among both local residents and environmentalists.
Azerbaijan has achieved stronger results than expected in reducing its external debt, President Ilham Aliyev said at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group.
Azerbaijan is strengthening its position as one of the key energy suppliers across a wide geographic area, President Ilham Aliyev said at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group.
Azerbaijan has called for the removal of outdated restrictions in relations with the United States, saying that Section 907 no longer reflects the current level of partnership between Baku and Washington.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has accused the opposition of undermining the peace process with Azerbaijan by reviving separatist narratives and symbols.
Azerbaijan and South Korea have discussed prospects for deepening bilateral cooperation, with a focus on political dialogue, trade, investment, digital development and energy security.
Switzerland has once again made clear that it supports the normalization process between Azerbaijan and Armenia and does not recognize any separate political entity in Karabakh.
Images from the Armenian city of Kapan, where heavy rains sent unnatural orange-coloured streams through the streets, have once again drawn attention to a problem Yerevan has long preferred to keep in the background.
Lobbying is a normal part of American political life. In the United States, community organisations and interest groups routinely try to influence lawmakers, shape public debate and defend the priorities of their constituencies. There is nothing unusual in that.
The recent parliamentary elections in Armenia have once again raised an important question: are democratic principles and electoral standards applied consistently, or are they too often influenced by geopolitical considerations?
On June 10, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on state support for the export of non-oil and gas products.
Germany expects Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to visit Berlin in the near future, German Ambassador to Azerbaijan Ralf Horlemann said during his farewell meeting with Azerbaijani journalists.
Germany sees Azerbaijan as an increasingly important partner in energy, regional connectivity and multilateral diplomacy, German Ambassador Ralf Horlemann said during his farewell meeting with Azerbaijani journalists.
President Ilham Aliyev has said that Azerbaijan’s policy is aimed at consolidating long-term peace and stability in the South Caucasus while turning the region into an important part of wider Eurasian connectivity.
