Chinese President Xi Jinping replied on Thursday to Laos’ top leader Thongloun Sisoulith, agreeing to designate 2026 as the Year of China–Laos Friendship.

Ramin Mammadov, chairman of Azerbaijan's State Committee for Religious Affairs, met with a Turkish delegation headed by Safi Arpaguş, director of the Turkish Directorate of Religious Affairs, in Baku on Tuesday to discuss the development of friendly and brotherly relations and the strategic alliance between the two countries in all areas.

The Distinguished Observer Day of the Türkiye-Egypt Friendship Sea-2025 (Bahr El Sadaka) naval exercise took place on Thursday at the Aksaz Naval Base in Mugla, southwestern Türkiye.

The Lebanon-Azerbaijan Friendship Association has been founded in Beirut, the capital city of Lebanon.

At least nine people have died and 20 others remain missing after torrential monsoon rains triggered a devastating flood in the Bhotekoshi River, sweeping away the vital "Friendship Bridge" linking Nepal and China.

Editor's note: Faig Mahmudov is an Azerbaijan-based journalist. The article expresses the author's personal opinion and may not coincide with the view of News.Az.

Pakistan and Azerbaijan share a deep-rooted bond that transcends geographical boundaries, rooted in shared history, cultural connections, and mutual aspirations. The Multani Caravanserai in Azerbaijan serves as a historic testament to this enduring friendship, symbolizing centuries-old ties between the two nations. By exploring their historical linkages, cultural similarities, and modern-day cooperation, we can appreciate the strength and potential of this relationship.

China's top legislator, Zhao Leji, emphasized China's commitment to enhancing the traditional friendship with Greece and strengthening mutual support during his official goodwill visit to Greece from Wednesday to Saturday, News.az reports citing Xinhua.