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Politics
Azerbaijan marks 35 years since restoring independence
According to APA, Azerbaijan is marking 35 years since restoring its independence. The article's headline is devoted to this anniversary.
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Diplomacy
Yerevan says enclave issue will not prevent signing of peace agreement with Baku
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said the enclave and exclave issue between Armenia and Azerbaijan is not an obstacle to signing the initialled peace agreement. Speaking at a press briefing, he called the matter sensitive but noted it is not among the conditions Azerbaijan has publicly raised for signing the treaty.
Politics
Peace remains fragile and must be protected and strengthened - President Ilham Aliyev
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev told the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku on October 15 that Azerbaijan did not strike a defeated state and did not stoop to the level of the barbarians and child killers who caused great suffering to its people.
Defense & Security
Milli Majlis says hybrid attacks against Azerbaijan are unprecedented in scale
A temporary commission of Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis against external interference and hybrid threats has issued a statement on hybrid attacks against Azerbaijan. The statement says the country's emergence as a middle-level power under President Ilham Aliyev, its assertive foreign policy, growing international authority, contribution to international energy security, strategic importance in regional transit corridors, and domestic political and economic stability have significantly increased the scale of hybrid attacks by external actors.
Diplomacy
Türkiye supports transforming CICA into an international organization
Türkiye supports transforming the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) into a full-fledged international organization, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said at the 7th CICA Summit in Baku.
Diplomacy
Gharibabadi: Current Hormuz Strait difficulties stem from military aggression against Iran and naval blockade
Iran's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, said Iran is seeking to improve relations with its neighbours and that no country should allow its territory to be used for armed attacks against Iran.
Diplomacy
Aliyev and Japarov hold informal talks at CICA summit in Baku
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov held an informal conversation within the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku. The report is based on Day.Az.
Diplomacy
Aliyev and Fidan discuss developments in Azerbaijan-Turkey relations
On 15 October, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Information about the meeting was published on the official website of the head of state.
Diplomacy
Lavrov Says Russia Has Received No Application to Join Trump Route
Russia is ready to take part in infrastructure projects in the South Caucasus but has not yet received any application to join the transport route project named after US President Donald Trump, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said, according to Interfax, as reported by Trend.
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Diplomacy
Aliyev Meets Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on October 15.
Diplomacy
President Ilham Aliyev receives Türkiye's Foreign Minister
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, on October 15.
Diplomacy
Azerbaijani and Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Ties and CICA Summit
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, who was in Azerbaijan on a working visit. According to a message from Azerbaijan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which Day.Az reported, the meeting took place on 15 October.
Economy
How much money will be spent on Karabakh and East Zangezur over the next four years?
Azerbaijan's state budget is projected to allocate 13.2 billion manat for the restoration and reconstruction of territories liberated from occupation in 2027 to 2030. The Azerbaijani outlet Oxu.az reported the projection, which covers the Karabakh and East Zangezur economic regions.
Diplomacy
Ilham Aliyev addresses 7th CICA Summit in Baku
On 15 October, the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) was held in Baku. President Ilham Aliyev welcomed the heads of state and government attending the event. Member states approved the agenda and admitted Laos as a full member. Aliyev said the move reflected CICA's growing importance as an inclusive dialogue platform in Asia.
Politics
President Aliyev: Goal Is to Strengthen Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur as a New Growth Centre
President Ilham Aliyev said the main goal of the second stage of the State Programme on the Great Return is to expand private investment, permanent employment and export-oriented production, and to strengthen Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur as a new growth centre of the national economy. He made the remarks in an address to participants of the 6th Azerbaijan International "Rebuild Garabagh" exhibition.
Diplomacy
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrives in Azerbaijan
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in the Republic of Azerbaijan on October 14 to attend the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), APA reports.
Technology
Tokayev: Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Cable is a project of international significance
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has said the Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Cable Line is a highly important project that will generate international resonance. According to Report.az, published on 15 October 2026, Tokayev made the remarks following the online launch of the line together with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. The launch took place online, with both presidents taking part.
Diplomacy
Aliyev and Tokayev connect two shores of the Caspian Sea
On 15 October, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. During the talks, both sides expressed satisfaction with the successful development of strategic partnership and allied relations between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. The leaders noted that visits by the heads of state had made an important contribution to expanding bilateral cooperation.
Technology
Aliyev: Trans-Caspian fiber-optic cable strengthens ties with Central Asia
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said the launch of the Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Cable Line is another step toward strengthening cooperation between Central Asia and Azerbaijan.
Diplomacy
Baku Declaration adopted at 7th CICA Summit in Azerbaijan
The Baku Declaration was adopted within the framework of the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku on Thursday, October 15, according to Trend's correspondent reporting from the event.
Diplomacy
Aliyev: Azerbaijan Plays Growing Role as Eurasian Connecting Hub
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said Azerbaijan, geographically situated at the intersection of Asia and Europe, plays an increasingly important role as a connecting hub in the Eurasian space. He made the remarks in his speech at the 7th CICA Summit. The report was published by AzerNEWS.
Diplomacy
Tokayev: Azerbaijan working to transform CICA into full-fledged international organization
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said Azerbaijan is working to transform the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) into a full-fledged international organization during its chairmanship. According to Report.az, Tokayev made the remarks at the 7th CICA Summit in Baku.
Turkic World
Kyrgyzstan backs extending Azerbaijan's CICA chairmanship to 2028
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has said Kyrgyzstan supports Azerbaijan's initiative to extend its chairmanship of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) until 2028. According to Report.az, Japarov made the remarks at the 7th CICA summit held in Baku.
Politics
Ilham Aliyev: For three years, Azerbaijan tried to restore sovereignty through peaceful means
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev spoke at the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku. He said that during the 2020 Patriotic War, Azerbaijan expelled Armenian occupying forces from its captured territories and liberated more than 300 towns and villages on the battlefield.