Armenia intends to become SCO member
The Armenian authorities have announced their intention to join the SCO. Currently, the organization consists of 10 countries and celebrated its 24th anniversary last month.
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Consular access granted to Russians detained in Azerbaijan - Russian Foreign Ministry
Consular access has been granted to 13 Russian nationals detained in Azerbaijan, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Karasin: Moscow and Baku have opportunities for constructive dialogue
Some forces in Europe are attempting to spoil Moscow-Baku relations, chair of the Russian Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs Grigory Karasin said.
Iran assesses future talks with Europe as pointless
Iran will view as meaningless any talks with European countries if they continue to demand that Tehran abandon its inherent right to develop a peaceful nuclear program, Iran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi warned. …
U.S. achieves its goals by bombing Iran's nuclear sites - Pentagon
The United States believes that its strikes on Iran have degraded the Islamic Republic's nuclear program by two years, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Sean Parnell said.
Iran doesn’t want confrontation with anyone - Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated that Tehran doesn’t seek confrontation with any country in the world.
Russian Foreign Ministry: Russia and Azerbaijan - strategic allies
Relations between Russia and Azerbaijan are those of strategic allies, and certain forces resent that, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Peskov: North-South important for both Moscow and Baku
The North-South transport corridor is important for both Russia and Azerbaijan, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said, answering a question whether contradictions between Moscow and Baku might jeopardize the project
Russian Foreign Ministry urges Azerbaijan to bring relations to strategic alliance
Russia is calling on Azerbaijan to take action to bring bilateral relations back to the level of strategic alliance, as is enshrined in their treaties, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Ilham Aliyev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev open new building of Uzbekistan's Embassy in Baku
The Presidents of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan opened a new building of the Embassy of the Central Asian Republic in Baku.
Media: Pope to visit Türkiye
The media reported that the Pope plans to visit Türkiye. According to him, Türkiye is an important country for Christians.
Hamas discusses possible ceasefire in Gaza
Hamas leadership discusses ceasefire proposals with Israel, which were received through mediators.
Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan is pleased to see Uzbekistan's image rising
Ilham Aliyev said that Azerbaijan is pleased to see Uzbekistan's development. He recalled that Baku and Tashkent have been officially allies for about a year.
Russian Foreign Minister to attend BRICS Summit in Brazil
The BRICS summit will start in Brazil at the end of this week. Russia will be represented by Sergey Lavrov.
Sergey Markov urges not to believe fakes about Azerbaijan and Russia
Political scientist Sergey Markov emphasized the need to resist the information war waged by destructive external forces against Russian-Azerbaijani relations and not to trust fake reports.
Armenia and India discuss cooperation in defense sector
Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan had a meeting with the Indian Ambassador to Yerevan. They discussed various issues, including cooperation in the defense sector.
Peskov: Moscow never threaten Baku, in regular contact with Azerbaijan’s Prosecutor General
Head of the Russian Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin is in regular contact with Azerbaijan’s Prosecutor General Kamran Aliyev, discussing issues of concern, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Anton Bredikhin: Russia-Azerbaijan strategic ties to endure
Russia has absolutely no interest in downgrading relations with Azerbaijan and views Baku as a reliable ally and strategic partner, Research Director of the Center for Ethnic and International Studies of the Russian Federation Anton Bredikhin told Vestnik Kavkaza.
Iran enacts law suspending cooperation with IAEA
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian put into effect a law passed by the Iranian parliament last week to suspend cooperation with the IAEA.
Iran says its nuclear facilities seriously damaged
Iran’s nuclear facilities sustained serious damage in the U.S. strikes, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
