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Baku, October 23, AZERTACThe Board of Governors of the Turkic Investment Fund convened in Tashkent to discuss expanding the Fund’s operations and strengthening investment ties among member countries.The discussions focused on promoting economic integration, mutual investment and joint projects…

Baku, October 23, AZERTACRussia and Ukraine on Friday confirmed a temporary ceasefire in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky in Ukraine’s Kherson region, which was announced by US first lady Melania Trump, Anadolu Agency reported. Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov said Russia would…

Khankendi, October 23, AZERTACA side event titled “Governing the Future with Artificial Intelligence: Proactive Approaches and Emerging Opportunities” was held as part of the international forum “SOCGOV 2026: Digital Analytics for Smart Governance” in Khankendi. The event was co-organized by the…

Baku, October 23, AZERTACThe ASAN Khidmet model was presented at the international forum “SOCGOV 2026: Digital Analytics for Smart Governance,” held in Khankendi.In his address, Ulvi Mehdiyev, Chairman of the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic…

AZERTAC presents the top news as of 20:00 today: Baku, October 23, AZERTAC President Ilham Aliyev presented “Istiglal” Order to People’s Artist Farhad Khalilov China completes first demo unit of next-gen heavy-ion cancer therapy accelerator Forty-two more families relocated to Khojavend and Aghdara…

Baku, October 23, AZERTACAn event marking the United Nations Day was held at the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator’s Office in Turkmenistan in Ashgabat. Azerbaijan was represented at the event by a special stand organized by the country’s Embassy in Turkmenistan.Deputy Minister of Foreign…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian has launched a new air bridge to support humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza, according to WAM. The first flight,…

Khankendi, October 23, AZERTACDelegations from Türkiye and Uzbekistan attending the international forum “SOCGOV 2026: Digital Analytics for Smart Governance” visited Victory Park in Khankendi.Azerbaijan’s Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population Anar Aliyev briefed the guests…

Nakhchivan, October 23, AZERTACA 12-member Moroccan delegation is visiting Azerbaijan from October 16 to 25 as part of a cultural exchange programme to strengthen youth cooperation between the two countries.On October 21–22, the delegation visited historical and cultural sites in Nakhchivan,…

Baku, October 23, AZERTACAn Azerbaijani delegation led by Mazahir Panahov, Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC), embarked on a visit to the Republic of Serbia.During the visit, taking place at the invitation of Chairperson of the Republic Electoral Commission of Serbia Vladimir…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC South Korea renewed its offer Friday to hold military talks with North Korea to discuss their conflicting views on where the inter-Korean border sits, seeking to deescalate tensions sparked by last month's land mine blast inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), according to…

Khankendi, October 23, AZERTAC Anar Aliyev, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, met with Vedat Işıkhan, Türkiye’s Minister of Labor and Social Security, on the sidelines of the international forum “SOCGOV 2026: Digital Analytics for Smart Governance,” held in…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC A Final Statement has been adopted following thematic group discussions held as part of the international forum “SOCGOV 2026: Digital Analytics for Smart Governance” in Khankendi.AZERTAC presents the statement:“We, the participants of the International Forum ‘SOCGOV 2026:…

Khankendi, October 23, AZERTAC A high-level strategic dialogue titled “SDG Moment in Garabagh: Azerbaijan–United Nations Partnership for the Future” was held at Garabagh University in Khankendi to mark the 81st anniversary of the UN.Discussions focused on sustainable development cooperation, the…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC Nenad Lalovic was re-elected as the President of United World Wrestling for another six-year term at the Ordinary Congress held on Thursday in Astana on the sidelines of the World Championships, according to UWW.Lalovic will serve as UWW President till 2032. He was elected…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC One person was killed and four others were injured in northern France after a man opened fire on Friday morning, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced."Very serious incidents have just occurred in Trappes, in the Yvelines department. One person has been killed and…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC The Azerbaijan Metrology Institute (AzMI), operating under the State Agency for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Poland’s Central Office of Measures (GUM) have signed a roadmap to develop cooperation in…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC Several people were killed or wounded on Friday when unknown gunmen opened fire on a church in Jordan's Karak Governorate, the country's Public Security Directorate announced, according to the state media."Authorities are pursuing the suspects," Jordan's state-run Petra…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC Japan's internal affairs ministry urged the education ministry, health ministry and Children and Families Agency to take measures to ensure that children who refuse to attend school can receive health checkups, according to Jiji Press.A survey released by the internal…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC An agreement on Azerbaijan’s participation in Expo 2030 Riyadh was signed in Baku by Talal Al-Marri, CEO of Expo 2030 Riyadh, and Anar Alakbarov, Commissioner-General of Azerbaijan for Expo 2030 Riyadh.The agreement marks an important step in preparations for Azerbaijan’s…

Khankendi, October 23, AZERTACThe international forum “SOCGOV 2026: Digital Analytics for Smart Governance” has today kicked off in Khankendi, bringing together local and international experts to discuss the future of social services.The event focuses on the use of artificial intelligence and…

Baku, October 23, AZERTACRashad Najafli, Deputy Director of the Economic Analysis Department of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), participated in the international conference on “New Challenges in Maintaining Financial Stability and Managing Financial Crises in…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC Bulgarian aviation safety specialist Tzvetomir Blajev, operational safety coordinator at EUROCONTROL, will receive the Jerome F. Lederer Safety Leadership Medal from the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF), the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) reported citing the Bulgarian Ministry…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC Kazakhstan has approved a comprehensive plan to develop unmanned systems for the period from 2026 to 2029, Qazinform News Agency reported.The relevant government resolution was signed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov on October 13, 2026.The plan aims to establish the…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC On October 21, a meeting with foreign investors was held as part of the working visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to the Kashkadarya region. During the meeting, issues related to expanding the region's industrial and agricultural…

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC “We are very pleased with the progress achieved between Azerbaijan and Armenia in August last year. In the modern era, conflicts have a negative impact on the global economy,” said India’s Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at a joint press conference…