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Andrejs Švedovs: Riga sees Baku as a key partner in a polarized world - INTERVIEW

Azerbaijan–Latvia political relations are strengthening, highlighted by President Edgars Rinkēvičs’s visit to Baku. Both post-Soviet states pursue similar development goals, enhancing cooperation within the EU–South Caucasus framework. Expanding trade, investment, and connectivity, including direct flights, is key to unlocking broader economic and strategic partnership potential.

24 Apr 2026-10:32
Tragedy in Azerbaijan: One dead in excavation accident - VIDEO

One man is reported dead in a tragic accident during excavation work in the Gobustan settlement near Baku after a sudden soil collapse left two workers trapped underground.

24 Apr 2026-09:41
SPECA Regional Research Center to be established in Baku

The ministerial meeting of the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) was held in Bangkok, Thailand, on the margins of the 82nd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

23 Apr 2026-14:46
Latvia open to broader trade with Azerbaijan, says president

“Latvia is ready to cooperate and to deepen and broaden trade relations with Azerbaijan,” President Edgars Rinkēvičs said at the Azerbaijan–Latvia business forum in Baku on Wednesday.

22 Apr 2026-22:20
Over $350 billion invested in Azerbaijan’s economy in the past 20 years, says President Aliyev

We have attracted over $350 billion in investment into our economy over the past 20 years, with almost half — $170 billion — coming from foreign sources. Creating an investment-friendly business climate was one of our key objectives, and it has largely been achieved, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said at the Azerbaijan–Latvia business forum in Baku on Wednesday.

22 Apr 2026-21:46
Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan hosts vibrant Indian Food Festival in Baku

The Embassy of India in Azerbaijan successfully organized a grand Indian Food Festival on 19 April 2026 at the Embassy premises in Baku

22 Apr 2026-14:40
Ilham Aliyev: I am confident that the Latvian President's visit will create good opportunities for cooperation

“I am sure that the Latvian president’s visit will create new opportunities for cooperation in various areas,” Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said during a joint press statement with his Latvian counterpart Edgars Rinkēvičs in Baku on Wednesday.

22 Apr 2026-14:02
Latvian President visits Martyrs’ Alley in Baku - VIDEO

Latvia’s President Edgars Rinkēvičs visited Martyrs’ Alley in Baku on April 22 during his official trip to Azerbaijan.

22 Apr 2026-10:45
Passenger entry restricted at all Baku Metro stations after power fault

Passenger entry has been temporarily restricted across all stations of the Baku Metro following a technical malfunction in the system’s power supply, authorities said on April 21.

21 Apr 2026-12:55
Azerbaijan elected to lead UNESCAP for upcoming year - PHOTO

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has been elected President of the 82nd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), with Baku set to hold the body’s presidency for the coming year.

20 Apr 2026-16:20