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Azerbaijan’s message from Khankendi: stability, prosperity, and regional leadership
The recent Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) summit held in Khankendi was far more than a routine diplomatic gathering. It was a bold and deliberate signal from Azerbaijan, a country once caught in the throes of protracted conflict, that it...

Baku emerges as strategic platform for Eurasian cooperation at 17th ECO summit
Editor's note: Teymur Atayev is an Azerbaijani publicist, historian, political scientist, and host of the program "Aspects of Foreign Affairs" on the Azerbaijani CBC TV channel (broadcasts in Russian). The article expresses the personal opinion of...

Unrest in Armenia over government handling of conflict with Azerbaijan
From historical conflict to political collapse in Armenia Mass arrests 2024 protests The failed coup attempt that took place on 25 June in Armenia has brought the territorial conflict with Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region back into the...

Baku, Islamabad deepen strategic partnership to boost regional cooperation
Azerbaijan continues to solidify its role as a proactive and collaborative regional player, nurturing fruitful bilateral and multilateral relationships. Among its strategic partnerships, the ties with Pakistan stand out as a prime example of...

AzerGold discloses volume of gold and silver sold to date
Launched nine years ago on July 5, 2016, with the goal of transforming natural resources into social welfare and sustainable development, AzerGold CJSC continues to contribute to the national economy through successful gold and silver sales in...
ECO Summit in Azerbaijan highlights regional unity and climate action
The 17th Economic Cooperation Organisation Summit wrapped up in Azerbaijan. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, together with leaders from ten other member states, took part in the high-level gathering, which placed a renewed emphasis on...
Azerbaijan gathers regional leaders for ECO summit
BAKU, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Azerbaijan hosted the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) on Friday, marking a historic gathering of leaders from across the region under the theme "New ECO Vision for a Sustainable and Climate...

Turkish President Urges ECO To Weigh Climate Change As Factor In Sustainable Dev't Policy
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) KHANKENDI, Azerbaijan, July 4. Türkiye is located in the region most affected by the negative effects of climate change, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said at the 17th ECO Summit in Khankendi, Trend reports....

Pakistani PM addresses climate-related threats, proposing low-emissions corridor
(MENAFN) At the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit held in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif put forward a proposal for creating a regional low-emission corridor. He emphasized that ECO member countries are...

Azerbaijan summit: Tinubu urges fair energy transition
…Says climate-resilient future essential as push for cleaner energy heightens President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged a fair energy transition that will not jeopardise developing economies. Discussing the theme of the 17thSummit of the Economic...

17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation in Azerbaijan: Tinubu Urges Just Energy Transition
Senator Bagudu in Khankhendi, Azerbaijan Says a climate-resilient future is a necessity As the push for cleaner energy grows stronger, President Bola Tinubu has urged a fair energy transition that will not jeopardise developing economies....

Azerbaijan Hosts Landmark 17th ECO Summit in Karabakh, Charting a “New ECO Vision for a Sustainable and Climate Resilient Future”
The Republic of Azerbaijan, under the Chairmanship of President Ilham Aliyev, successfully hosted the 17th ECO Summit on July 3 and 4, 2025, in Khankendi, demonstrating its commitment to promoting regional cooperation and sustainable development....

Climate Progress and Pushback: 365 Days Under Labour
The July 2024 general election saw a major shift in the UK’s approach to tackling climate change. The incoming Labour government made ambitious pledges to cut emissions and switch to green energy, with a target of “clean power” by 2030 and support...

Tinubu Calls for Fair Energy Transition at ECO Summit in Azerbaijan
President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, called for a fair energy transition that will not jeopardise developing economies amid growing advocacy for cleaner energy. The president spoke at the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO),...

Azerbaijan introduces requirement to prevent publication of fake information in media
A new requirement is being established regarding information published and/or broadcasted in the media, APA reports. This is reflected in the proposed amendment to the "Media Law," which was discussed at today’s session of the National Assembly....

UAE participates as Guest of Honour at the 17th Economic Cooperation Organisation Summit in Azerbaijan
Baku [Azerbaijan], July 5 (ANI/WAM): On behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology participated in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO),...

Azerbaijani President: Azerbaijan offers a highly favorable investment climate
“Our country enjoys a highly favorable investment climate. Over the past 20 years, nearly $350 billion has been invested in Azerbaijan’s economy, with half of this amount coming from foreign sources,” said President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev...

Azerbaijani regime continues crackdown on journalists
ArmInfo. Seven journalists who raised the issue of major corruption deals in construction work in Nagorno-Karabakh have been sentenced to 7-9 years in prison in Azerbaijan. This is stated in the publication of the Scientific and Analytical...

World News | UAE Participates as Guest of Honour at the 17th Economic Cooperation Organisation Summit in Azerbaijan
Baku [Azerbaijan], July 5 (ANI/WAM): On behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology participated in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO),...

PM Shehbaz returns after attending ECO summit in Azerbaijan
Pakistan Pakistan PM Shehbaz returns after attending ECO summit in Azerbaijan Close During his visit, PM attended the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit held in Khankandi. Follow on Published On: Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:18:00 PKT LAHORE...