IJR News

Azerbaijan, Armenia mark peace progress on Washington summit anniversary

Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev and Armenia’s Nikol Pashinyanmark the first anniversary of the Washington Peace Summit by reaffirming progress in normalizing relations, highlighting growing trade and the transit of goods, including Azerbaijani oil products to Armenia, facilitated by the TRIPP framework. They credit the United States, led by President Donald Trump, for advancing the peace process, while noting the initialed peace text has not yet been signed and border delimitation remains unfinished, with continued efforts to secure lasting regional stability and connectivity.

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Azerbaijani president arrives in Berlin for official welcome

Azerbaijan’s current president Ilham Aliyev was welcomed in Berlin with an official ceremony and is engaging in a series of bilateral talks with German leaders, including one-on-one discussions with CDU leader Friedrich Merz and a broader meeting with President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to bolster energy, security, and diplomatic ties. Topics range from expanding gas trade to Syria, Turkmenistan’s neutrality, and moves to normalize relations with the Council of Europe, reflecting a broad agenda for Azerbaijan-Germany cooperation.

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Jul 25, 2026

Global Leaders Congratulate Belgium on National Day

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev sent congratulatory letters to King Philippe on Belgium's National Day, extending best wishes and prosperity to Belgium and its people. UAE leaders and Kazakhstan's Tokayev also issued greetings, highlighting unity and the strengthening of bilateral ties with Belgium.

Jul 21, 2026

Reporting

Azerbaijan President Accuses Western NGO Of ‘Coup’ Attempt, Corporate Media Spreading ‘Anti-Azerbaijani Propaganda’

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev accused an American-based non-profit of allegedly plotting a “coup d’etat” and multiple major news outlets of publishing “anti-Azerbaijani propaganda,” according to a press conference…

Jul 1, 2026