Azerbaijan SBS intercepts 12.6 kg of marijuana smuggled via drone from Iran

On July 16, the State Border Service’s “Goytepe” border unit prevented the transfer of a large quantity of narcotics from the Islamic Republic of Iran to The border outpost immediately activated the “Arms!” command, closed the service area, and conducted a …

Azerbaijan’s State Security Service detains “Abu Malik” for handing over citizens to foreign intelligence agencies

A person with the pseudonym "Abu Malik", who handed over Azerbaijani citizens to foreign special services for cooperation and participated in organizing the arrest of those who did not cooperate in that foreign country, has been identified and …

Azerbaijan plans to increase urea production this year

SOCAR's Carbamide Plant is scheduled to produce 660,000 tons of urea this year, said Shohrat Mirzayev, head of the plant's production department, during a media tour organized to mark the 150th anniversary of the National Press, APA-Economics  …

Travel opportunities to Azerbaijan's liberated territories expanded for foreign citizens

Starting from July 23, 2025, foreign nationals will be allowed to visit the liberated territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan — including Shusha, Lachin, Aghdam, Fuzuli, Khojaly, and Khankendi — either individually by private vehicle or as part of …

Pashinyan's press secretary: Armenia and Azerbaijan close to signing peace treaty

Armenia and Azerbaijan are really close to signing a peace treaty, said Nazeli Baghdasaryan, the press secretary of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, APA reports. According to her, the issue of the dissolution of the Minsk Group and its initial …

Number of visitors from China to Azerbaijan increases by 60%

Between January and June 2025, 1,217.4 thousand foreigners and stateless persons from 178 countries visited the Republic of Azerbaijan, which is 1.1% less compared to the same period of the previous year, APA-Economics reports citing the State Statistical  …

Azerbaijan, North Macedonia discuss prospects for energy, trade and investment partnership

The prospects for deepening cooperation between Azerbaijan and North Macedonia in the fields of energy, trade, and investment were discussed during a recent high-level meeting, Azernews reports, citing a post shared by Azerbaijan's Economy Minister on …

President of Azerbaijan praises Uzbekistan’s role in post-war Karabakh recovery.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev expressed his gratitude for Uzbekistan’s contribution to the restoration of Karabakh, calling the country’s support highly significant. He made these remarks in response to a question from Uzbek journalist Sherzodkhon …

Azerbaijan is preparing documents to file lawsuits against Russia

Azerbaijan showcases trade and tourism potential at SCO exhibition in China

The 4th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) International Investment and Trade Exhibition was held in Qingdao, China, drawing participation from 26 countries across the SCO community—including member states, observers, and dialogue partners, Azernews …