Mehdi Sobhani, Iran’s controversial ambassador to Armenia, has once again made headlines. This time, he chose to comment on the recent ECO summit in Khankendi.
The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Azerbaijan have officially signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a significant step forward in bilateral relations focused on trade, investment, and sustainable development.
Amid growing instability in global and regional politics, the process of normalizing relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia is drawing increasing attention.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently expressed hope for the swift conclusion of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The Republic of Azerbaijan hosted the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) on 3-4 July in Khankendi, Karabakh region – a major milestone for the region that reaffirms the country’s growing leadership in promoting regional cooperation and sustainable development.
A Russian raid in Ekaterinburg targeting ethnic Azerbaijanis on June 27 resulted in deaths, injuries, and allegations of torture. This ignited a severe diplomatic crisis, with Baku accusing Moscow of ethnic violence and launching a criminal investigation.
This is great progress as Pakistan and Azerbaijan have signed investment agreements to the tune of 2 billion dollars in a gesture to further economic cooperation.
The Caspian Green Energy Corridor is designed to facilitate cross-border electricity trade and accelerate the adoption of renewable energy across Central Asia and the Caspian region.
Prominent US rabbi calls to include Azerbaijan in the Abraham Accords: “This is a phenomenal moment”
Ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House, leading American rabbi Marvin Hier has called for Azerbaijan to be included as a participant in the Abraham Accords.
According to Hajiyev, nations in the region—particularly the Czech Republic and Slovakia—are traditional partners of Azerbaijan, bound by both historical and human ties.
Russia is increasing its military presence in Armenia—more specifically, at its base in Gyumri.
Today, the most important news in Azerbaijan comes from the liberated Karabakh region — and not only about the ECO summit.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian revealed that he was subjected to intimidation prior to his trip to Azerbaijan for the ECO Summit.
In the long term, if Moscow genuinely wants not only to defuse short-term tensions but also to prevent future crises, Russia must abandon its arrogant, imperial tone in dealings with Azerbaijan.
The hosting of the first international forum with participation of heads of state in Khankendi became a vivid symbol not only of recognition, but also of acceptance of the transformations that have occurred in recent years—both by regional and international political communities.
In a historic and symbolically significant move, the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is being held in the city of Khankendi — a territory recently liberated by Azerbaijan.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Matthew Bryza has weighed in on the recent developments that have intensified diplomatic and political tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia.
Azerbaijan’s relations with its northern neighbor, Russia, which is a critical player of the geopolitical equation in the South Caucasus, have deteriorated over the few months to the level unprecedented in the post-Soviet period.
The city of Khankendi is hosting the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit—yet another sign that Azerbaijan’s liberated territories, particularly Khankendi and Shusha, have become arenas for important diplomatic meetings and international forums.
Azerbaijan pursues an independent foreign policy and relies on its own strength and national interests. Hosting military bases simply does not align with this strategic course.
The South Caucasus is emerging as a critical subsystem in the evolving architecture of Eurasian geopolitics, where local incidents increasingly function as conduits for broader strategic readjustments.
Aliyev and Pashinyan are expected to discuss the draft peace deal as Baku still has further demands.
In the wake of the deaths of Azerbaijani nationals in Yekaterinburg, Azerbaijani authorities have issued strong statements condemning the actions of Russian law enforcement and demanding adherence to international legal obligations.
Babayev, who attended the Astana International Forum on May 29-30, said the forum provided an opportunity to convey a message about Azerbaijan’s COP29 presidency and promote the outcomes achieved in November 2024 in Baku.
