Dutch embassy evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan
The head of the Dutch embassy in Iran, Emiel De Bont, announced that the diplomatic mission will temporarily operate from Azerbaijan
Diplomacy
Turkish, Israeli, Pakistani and US embassies honor memory of Khojaly tragedy victims
The Khojaly massacre has marked a dark stain on the conscience of humanity, Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Birol Akgün said in a post on the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide.
US Secretary of State's visit to Israel postponed
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's trip to Israel has been rescheduled from February 28 to March 2. During this visit, the two parties are expected to address airstrikes on Iran in light of the deployment of a US aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean region.
Russia, China and Iran advocate diplomacy in resolving nuclear issue
At a meeting with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, the permanent representatives of Russia, China and Iran emphasized the importance of a political and diplomatic settlement of the issues around Tehran’s nuclear dossier, Russian envoy to international organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov said.
EU designates IRGC as terrorist organization
The EU Council has approved the inclusion of Iran's IRGC on the list of terrorist organizations.
US expects Iran to present nuclear proposals within two weeks - media
According to Axios, Washington anticipates that Iran will submit proposals to address the remainig issues within two weeks.
Russia to demand legal codification of NATO non-expansion eastward - Embassy
Russia will insist on the legal codification of the clause on NATO’s non-expansion eastward and will demand the revocation of the decisions of the 2008 Bucharest Summit, the Russian embassy in Belgium said.
Azerbaijani and Georgian Foreign Ministries hold talks
Political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan and Georgia was held in Baku on February 17, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan reported.
Iran ready for nuclear compromise in exchange for US sanctions lifting
In an interview with the BBC, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister announced his willingness to discuss the country's nuclear potential in exchange for the lifting of US sanctions.
Azerbaijani diplomat appointed head of UN Refugee Office for Central Asia
Azerbaijani diplomat Mahir Safarli has been appointed as the head of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Regional Office for Central Asia, UNHCR and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.
David Allen named US Chargé dAffaires in Armenia
The U.S. Embassy in Armenia announced that David Allen has been appointed as Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim of the U.S. Mission in Armenia.
Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis to visit Türkiye
Kyriakos Mitsotakis is scheduled to meet with Erdoğan in Türkiye. The discussions will focus on the bilateral relations and the regional agenda.
Pashinyan meets with UAE President
Nikol Pashinyan discussed economic issues with the head of the UAE. The two sides also touched on regional stability.
Moscow expects de-escalation of situation around Iran
Moscow has expressed hope that the upcoming high-level talks between the USA and Iran will help reduce tensions.
EU envoys to Iran summoned to countrys Foreign Ministry
Iran said Monday it had summoned all of the EU ambassadors in the Islamic Republic to protest the bloc’s listing of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a terror group.
IRGC may be banned in UK
The UK government is considering declaring Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a banned terrorist organization, with a corresponding bill slated for parliamentary debate this year, according to media reports.
We are prepared for potential US aggression - Iranian UN Envoy
Iran's Permanent Representative to the UN criticized Washington and stated that Tehran is prepared for any scenario, including potential aggression from the USA.
Ilham Aliyev receives Israeli Foreign Minister
Today, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar, the Azerbaijani president's press service reported.
Iran wants to negotiate - Donald Trump
Iran is willing to negotiate with the United States, U.S. President Donald Trump said at the Board of Peace inauguration ceremony in Davos, Switzerland.
Baku, Yerevan close war chapter, Ilham Aliyev says
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated that Baku seeks cooperation with all its neighbors, including Yerevan
