“Azerbaijan’s bilateral relations with both Türkiye and Pakistan are based on brotherhood, historical and cultural ties, mutual respect, and trust among our peoples. Our interstate relations based on such firm foundations are characterized by constant and comprehensive development, close cooperation in various fields, international-level joint actions, and support on issues of mutual interest,” said Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Aykhan Hajijzada as he responded to the local media inquiry regarding bilateral and multilateral meetings of Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, in Astana.

“We are pleased with the increase in the turnover of goods between our countries, it has reached 3 billion dollars and has the potential for further growth,” said President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev during the meeting with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping in Astana.

“Our countries are good friends and good partners, grounded in equality and mutual benefit,” said President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping during the meeting with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in Astana.

Iran and Turkmenistan have signed a gas swap deal under which Ashgabat will sell up to 10 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas to Iraq each year.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has promised that Germany will not be a party to the conflict in Ukraine even though Berlin provides military aid to Kiev, News.az reports citing TASS.

Azerbaijani- Chinese political relations are at the highest level in their history, MFA Spokesperson Aykhan Hajizada said to the local media inquiry regarding bilateral and multilateral meetings of Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, in Astana.

Japan on Wednesday slammed Israel for its decision to "legalize" settlement outposts in the West Bank, saying it violates "international law and undermine the viability of a two-state solution."

A new freight train route has been added to the network between China and Europe, which travels from N China's Xi'an to Baku, Azerbaijan.

The UN on Wednesday said it estimates at least nine out of 10 people in the Gaza Strip have been displaced at least once since Oct. 7, News.az reports citing Anadolu Agency.

Japan issued its first new banknotes in two decades on Wednesday, according to DW.