A United States delegation visited Armenia and Azerbaijan for talks on developing regional transport projects. Discussions focused on links between the main territory of Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan as well as potential transit routes. Baku expressed interest in accelerating work.
The President of Azerbaijan and the Prime Minister of Armenia met in Abu Dhabi. The parties are holding talks within the framework of an international initiative to stabilize the region.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a congratulatory message to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, calling Israel a close friend and reliable partner. The message is timed to coincide with the anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to visit Azerbaijan and meet with President Ilham Aliyev. Topics of discussion include security and military partnership.
Budapest demands equal amounts for Armenia and Azerbaijan.
State media in Azerbaijan increasingly discuss a potential conflict, claiming Armenia is rearming despite ongoing peace talks.
Baku is becoming a key diplomatic hub as discussions intensify about forming a trilateral alliance between the US, Israel, and Azerbaijan despite existing geopolitical constraints.
The UK has appointed Gavin Tarbard as its first military attaché in Azerbaijan. This decision will strengthen bilateral partnership and expand defense cooperation.
The key role in uniting the Turkic world belongs to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev made this statement during the inauguration ceremony of the Iğdır-Nakhchivan gas pipeline on March 5.
Turkey has officially approved a cooperation agreement with Azerbaijan in the field of natural gas. The relevant law was published in Turkey's Official Gazette. The document formalizes the agreements between the governments of both countries, signed on May 14, 2024, in Istanbul.
Azerbaijan has dissolved the Russian news agency Sputnik's office and suspended the operations of the BBC bureau in the country. The government also revoked the accreditation of a Voice of America correspondent and closed the offices of Rossotrudnichestvo and USAID. Moscow has protested the decision and is awaiting explanations from Azerbaijani authorities.
The Israeli newspaper The Jerusalem Post published an article highlighting Azerbaijan's growing role in regional security and its deepening partnership with Israel. The focus was on a meeting between Azerbaijani presidential aide Hikmet Hajiyev and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as Azerbaijan’s possible involvement in the "Abraham Accords", which aim to normalize relations between Israel and Muslim countries.
A Gesture of Support and Solidarity
Declassified U.S. documents confirm that in the late 1990s, the presidents of Armenia (Robert Kocharyan) and Azerbaijan (Heydar Aliyev) held secret negotiations on territorial exchange. Armenia was supposed to cede Meghri in exchange for control over Karabakh. Turkey and the U.S. actively supported border changes. In 1999, negotiations collapsed after a terrorist attack in the Armenian parliament. After the 2020 war, Azerbaijan revived discussions on the Zangezur Corridor
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stated that Baku supports resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on the two-state solution in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions. He also welcomed the ceasefire in Gaza and highlighted Turkey’s positive role in the Syrian peace process.
A court in Aktau has sentenced the leader of a criminal group involved in large-scale tobacco smuggling. The suspect had been on an international wanted list and was extradited from Azerbaijan at the request of the Kazakh Prosecutor General's Office. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, the presidents of Azerbaijan and Israel held a meeting initiated by the Israeli side. The leaders discussed the successful development of bilateral relations, expressed satisfaction with the high level of economic and trade cooperation, and highlighted the importance of mutual understanding between communities.
Ali Akbar Ahmadian, the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, held talks with Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations across various sectors and addressing the latest developments in the South Caucasus region.
Azerbaijani military personnel have arrived in the city of Kars, Turkey, to participate in the joint "Winter Exercises 2025." The drills, held under a military cooperation agreement between Azerbaijan and Turkey, focus on training and combat operations in challenging winter conditions.
Iran Strengthens Engagement with Azerbaijan and Armenia The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has emphasized the importance of stability in the South Caucasus and reaffirmed its commitment to fostering dialogue among regional countries. A recent visit by the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council to Baku was part of Iran’s strategy to maintain peace and cooperation.
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has claimed that representatives of Russia are responsible for the AZAL plane crash in Aktau. He demanded that those responsible be held accountable.
Azerbaijan has sent humanitarian aid to Syria, consisting of 200 tons of food delivered by a convoy of 10 trucks. The aid is intended for the city of Idlib and will be distributed with the support of Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev expressed gratitude to Kazakhstan for its prompt assistance following the plane crash. He highlighted the bravery of Kazakh rescuers and medics, emphasizing that the tragedy has strengthened the bond between the two nations. Aliyev also called for an international investigation and ruled out involving the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC).
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev stated that the civilian plane that crashed in Aktau was damaged by ground fire within Russian territory. He is demanding an official apology, acknowledgment of responsibility, punishment for those involved, and compensation. Aliyev also highlighted the use of electronic warfare, which rendered the plane uncontrollable.
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