The distinctiveness of Azerbaijan–Uzbekistan relations lies in their allied status, formalized in 2024, which reflects a high level of trust and strategic alignment. Unlike Uzbekistan’s partnerships with most Central Asian states, its ties with Baku extend to energy, transport, and industrial cooperation. Bilateral trade has expanded rapidly, supported by a joint investment fund and joint projects in logistics and hydrocarbons. Within the framework of the Organization of Turkic States and the Middle Corridor, both countries prioritize geo-economic integration and the diversification of export routes.

A few days ago, reports emerged of an anti-Azerbaijani gathering in London. Members of the British Parliament, including lords and baronesses, formed a group to conduct a so-called parliamentary inquiry into the alleged “destruction of Armenian heritage” in Karabakh. Representatives of these parliamentary groups met to discuss how to turn what are described as false Armenian narratives into positions of the global public and what tools could be used to exert pressure on Baku.

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Elbistan district of Kahramanmaraş

The European Union has imposed sanctions against 54 Belarusian security officials, including commanders and officers of various special forces units, and seven legal entities for supporting Russia, it was stated in an EU Council resolution published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende announced his resignation on Thursday after documents revealed his past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un asserted that his nuclear-armed country could "completely destroy" South Korea if its security were threatened, while reaffirming his refusal to engage with Seoul, according to state media on Thursday.

The European Commission has told member states they can use existing EU funding to pay for safe abortions, after a citizens' initiative attracted 1.1 million signatures to help women without access to safe and legal terminations.

Representatives of Iran and the US have wrapped up another round of talks in Geneva and agreed to resume dialogue after consulting with their countries' leaders, Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, the mediator between the two sides, said.

The UK is to allow Spanish border guards to check the passports of travellers to Gibraltar, under a deal with the EU to create an open land border with Spain.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Polish President Karol Nawrocki on February 26 to discuss prospects for cooperation between the two countries.