Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze made joint press statements in Tbilisi on Monday, reaffirming the strategic partnership between the two countries and discussing regional developments, including South Caucasus peace efforts.

As reported by News.Az, citing Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s official statement, Australia has announced a new package of targeted sanctions against several Russian officials, businessmen, and propagandists ahead of the visit of Russian opposition figure Yulia Navalnaya to the country.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon met on the sidelines of the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, to discuss the state of bilateral relations between their two countries.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid on July 13.

By Sabina Alizade

In June 2024, the Heydar Aliyev Baku Oil Refinery (BOR), owned by the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), will begin producing automotive gasoline that meets Euro-5 environmental standards, SOCAR's press service reports. This step marks an important phase in the refinery's modernization, aimed at improving product quality and reducing environmental impact.