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UK minister: Azerbaijan is an important partner for Britain in security and diplomacy - PHOTOS

Azerbaijan is an important partner for the United Kingdom in both the security and diplomatic spheres, UK Minister of State for Defence Lord Vernon Coaker said during a reception in London marking the 108th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s independence.

30 May 2026-20:39
How Azerbaijan turned urban diplomacy into a global political platform

In international affairs, some events follow protocol, generate headlines for a few days, and gradually fade from public attention. Others manage to reshape the framework through which global challenges are discussed.

25 May 2026-06:01
Why has China become strategically important for Serbia?

As Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić visits China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, attention is once again focused on one of the most important strategic partnerships in the Balkans.

25 May 2026-05:56
WUF13 in Baku: When urban policy became global diplomacy

24 May 2026-10:18
Why did India postpone the India-Africa Summit, and what does it mean for global diplomacy?

The decision by India and the African Union to postpone the 4th India-Africa Forum Summit, originally scheduled to take place in New Delhi from May 28 to 31, has become one of the most significant diplomatic developments involving the Global South this year.

23 May 2026-06:13
Middle East after Gaza: How war, diplomacy, and new alliances are reshaping the region in 2026

The war in Gaza has become one of the most consequential geopolitical turning points in the modern history of the Middle East. What initially began as a devastating conflict between Israel and Hamas has evolved into a much broader regional crisis affecting diplomacy, energy markets, military alliances, global trade routes, domestic politics, and international power balances.

19 May 2026-23:18
Iran rejects surrender claim as Trump signals progress in US talks and pauses strike plan

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said the country will not “surrender” amid ongoing diplomatic engagement with the United States, responding to remarks by US President Donald Trump about progress in negotiations and a paused military plan.

19 May 2026-10:27
China pushes diplomacy on Iran following Trump-Xi meeting

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the United States and Iran to settle their disagreements, including the nuclear issue, through dialogue and negotiations, in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s recent state visit to China.

15 May 2026-19:24
Pakistan’s biggest film tests cultural ties in China

Pakistan’s most successful modern film is set for release in China, marking a notable step in cultural exchange between Islamabad and Beijing. While the move is being presented as a milestone in soft power cooperation, analysts say the real test will come after its release, when audience reaction in China will determine whether such exchanges can grow into something sustainable.

14 May 2026-15:41
Beijing becomes centre of global diplomacy as China hosts US, Tajik and Brunei leaders

Editor’s note: Zaur Nurmamedov is a journalist and a graduate of the Faculty of Political Science at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1993–1999). He previously served as first deputy editor-in-chief of the Vesti.Az news portal (2009–2023). The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

13 May 2026-11:30