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Azerbaijan detained Bangladeshi citizens for attempting to breach its border with Georgia
APA
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Persons attempting to violate the state border were detained, State Border Service told APA. Measures to ensure reliable protection of the state border and combat illegal migration are being successfully continued. As a result of the vigilance of...
Azerbaijan boosts startup ecosystem with growing venture fund support, says Agency head
AzerNews
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August 20, 2025
More than 30 startups in Azerbaijan have already received investments through venture funds, with efforts underway to further expand this support, Azernews reports. The announcement came from Farid Osmanov, Chairman of the Board of the Innovation...
Investments in real estate operations in Azerbaijan more than double in 1st 7 months
AzerNews
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August 20, 2025
Investments in real estate operations in Azerbaijan more than double in 1st 7 months 20 August 2025 19:26 (UTC+04:00) Between January and July 2025, Azerbaijan allocated 4.4 million manats from its fixed capital investments to real estate-related...
Azerbaijan to host first-ever Snooker Championship
AzerNews
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August 20, 2025
The Azerbaijan Billiards Federation (ABF), in collaboration with the Azerbaijan Youth and Sports Ministry, will hold the country's first national championship in the "Snooker" discipline of billiards, Azernews reports. The tournament will take...
Azerbaijan’s fabric industry shows strong growth in key segments
AzerNews
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August 20, 2025
Azerbaijan’s textile industry has demonstrated significant growth in the first seven months of 2025, with notable expansion in cotton yarn, fabrics, footwear, and processed leather production, according to the State Statistics Committee, Azernews...
Steel pipe production in Azerbaijan sees significant growth over 7 months
AzerNews
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August 20, 2025
Steel pipe production in Azerbaijan sees significant growth over 7 months 20 August 2025 17:12 (UTC+04:00) Between January and July 2025, Azerbaijan produced 102,400 tons of steel pipes, according to data from the State Statistical Committee,...
Azerbaijan’s tomato exports surge in global markets
AzerNews
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August 20, 2025
Azerbaijan’s tomato exports surge in global markets 20 August 2025 10:22 (UTC+04:00) Azerbaijan has recorded a sharp increase in tomato exports to foreign markets, Azernews reports, citing the Agriculture Ministry. Access to paid information is...
Pakistan, Azerbaijan explore new avenues of economic, trade cooperation
Business Recorder
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August 20, 2025
Pakistan and Azerbaijan discussed on Wednesday implementation of a trade and economic roadmap, underscoring the importance of enhancing people-to-people and business-to-business ties as a foundation for long-term cooperation, a statement from...
Pakistan, Azerbaijan set roadmap for stronger economic partnership
Daily Times
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August 20, 2025
Published on: August 20, 2025 6:28 PM Pakistan and Azerbaijan are exploring new ways to boost economic and trade cooperation, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The two sides discussed implementing a trade and economic roadmap. They also agreed...
Azerbaijan Advances Reconstruction In Its Liberated Territories With Hadrut Renovation Plan
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 19. Azerbaijan is making great strides in piecing together the puzzle of restoration and construction in its liberated territories, moving forward step by step, Trend reports. In alignment with...
Expanding partnerships open fresh opportunities for Azerbaijan’s tourism sector
AzerNews
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August 20, 2025
Azerbaijan’s tourism sector, which has long been one of the country’s key drivers of non-oil revenue, is undergoing structural changes as traditional visitor flows from the Gulf countries experience a decline. This shift highlights the importance...
Ambassador Leyla Abdullayeva thanks CER vice president for supporting Azerbaijan
Olaylar
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August 20, 2025
13:49 En Azerbaijan's Ambassador to France Leyla Abdullayeva expressed her gratitude to Lewin Moïse Moché, Vice President of the Conference of European Rabbis (CER), for his support of Azerbaijan, Olaylar reports. "True friends are always there in...
Jeyhun Bayramov discusses Azerbaijan-EU relations with Spanish Foreign Minister
Olaylar
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August 20, 2025
14:55 En Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov held discussions with Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares Bueno, on Azerbaijan-European Union (EU) relations. The Azerbaijani...
Azerbaijan Sees Growth In Trade Turnover In 7M2025
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 20. Azerbaijan's trade turnover with foreign countries reached $28.8 billion from January through July 2025. Data obtained by Trend from the State Customs Committee indicates that this...
Türkiye says Azerbaijan's SOCAR planning $7B petrochemical investment
Sabah
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August 20, 2025
Azerbaijani state energy giant SOCAR is planning a petrochemical investment of approximately $7 billion in Türkiye, a top official said on Wednesday, cementing its role as the country’s largest foreign investor. "We are pleased to learn that,...
Israeli ambassador meets with Christian community leaders in Azerbaijan
AzerNews
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August 20, 2025
Israeli Ambassador to Azerbaijan Ronen Krausz recently met with leaders of the country’s Christian community, highlighting Azerbaijan’s tradition of interfaith dialogue and mutual respect, according to the Israeli Embassy’s “X” account, Azernews...
Arrivals from Russia, Ukraine in Azerbaijan exceed 2 million since 2022 war
AzerNews
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August 20, 2025
From March 2022 to July 2025, more than 2.1 million Russian and Ukrainian citizens traveled to Azerbaijan, according to the State Statistics Committee, Azernews reports. The data shows that 2,067,278 of the arrivals were Russian citizens, while...
Azerbaijan's Gurbanov hails team’s determination after Qarabağ’s crucial away win
AzerNews
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August 20, 2025
“I congratulate my players on the victory.” These were the words of “Qarabağ” head coach Gurban Gurbanov at the press conference after his team’s 3–1 away win over Hungary’s “Ferencváros” in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off...
Baku Hosts Final Day Of Innovation Program Across Azerbaijan's Regions (PHOTO) (Update)
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 20. The final day of the presentation of an innovation program implemented in Azerbaijan's regions is taking place in Baku, Trend reports. The event is attended by Chairman of the Board of the...
Ambassador Fergus Auld: UK values Azerbaijan as an important security partner in a complex region -
APA
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His Excellency Mr. Fergus Auld, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Republic of Azerbaijan, has given an interview to APA Agency. – How do you assess the political,...