Baku hosts 9th SDG Dialogue on energy sector decarbonization
The 9th Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Dialogue is taking place in Baku.
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Leyla Aliyeva meets with Secretary-General of UN Tourism
Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva met with Shaikha Al Nuwais, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism).
Ulyanov calls IAEA actions on Iran provocative games
According to Ulyanov, the situation in the Persian Gulf remains tense, and a further escalation of the conflict cannot be ruled out
Azerbaijan backs UAE diplomat nomination for UN secretary-general
Azerbaijan welcomes the initiative to nominate the Minister of State of the United Arab Emirates, Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, for the post of UN Secretary-General, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Aykhan Hajizada said.
Washington sees Orban as next UN Secretary-General
The U.S. administration has encouraged former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to consider running for UN secretary-general, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Over 13 percent of Azerbaijan's territory contaminated with landmines - Shahriyar Hajiyev
Speaking from the UN podium, Shahriyar Hajiyev outlined the scale of the landmine problem in Azerbaijan and called on the international community to assist in addressing it.
Azerbaijan continues efforts to locate missing persons - Shahriyar Hajiyev
Azerbaijan will continue its efforts to determine the fate of missing persons, disclose information about mass graves and strengthen international cooperation in this regard, First Secretary of the Permanent Mission of Azerbaijan to the UN Shahriyar Hajiyev said during an interactive dialogue with the Chair of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances at the Third Committee of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
ANAMA and UN discuss cooperation in fight against mine hazards
Chairman of the Board of the Mine Action Agency of Azerbaijan (ANAMA) Vugar Suleymanov met with Dmytro Shlapachenko, the newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan.
Guterres and Pashinyan discuss peace process between Yerevan and Baku
A meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and UN Secretary‑General António Guterres took place in Yerevan, where the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan was among the main topics discussed.
US and Iran have weeks to avert food crisis - UN
Iran and the United States should agree on an effective mechanism to ensure fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz in the coming weeks, or parts of Asia and Africa could face a food crisis, executive director of the United Nations Office for Project Services Jorge Moreira da Silva told Reuters.
UN condemns attack on Riyadh Airport
The UN Secretary‑General commented on the attack on the airport in Saudi Arabia, which killed 12 people, stressing that such attacks must be stopped immediately.
UN calls on Israel and Hamas to fully observe truce
The UN has called on Israel and Hamas to fully comply with the Gaza ceasefire and to eliminate all barriers to humanitarian aid delivery.
Türkiye and UN preparing talks with Russia and Ukraine
Türkiye and the UN are prepar8ng the talk aimed at normalizing the situation in the Black Sea, according to sources.
Iranian delegation left New York after UNGA as scheduled
Iranian representatives left New York following the UN General Assembly according to a pre‑arranged schedule, refuting media reports that the State Department had demanded their urgent departure.
Baku becomes coordinator of Codex Alimentarius Commission for Europe
All 52 countries on the committee supported its candidacy
Russian Foreign Minister and UN Secretary-General meet in New York
Sergey Lavrov met with Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, with the parties discussing reform of the organization's structure and the results of Guterres's tenure
TRIPP to open up new opportunities for regional connectivity and economic development - Bayramov
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov addressed the event “Prosperity through Peace: Investing in the Trans-Caspian Trade Route and TRIPP,” organized by the U.S. government on the sidelines of UNGA81, highlighting Azerbaijan’s vision for stronger regional connectivity as a driver of economic growth, resilient supply chains and new investment opportunities, according to Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry.
Erdoğan and Pashinyan meet in New York
A meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is taking place in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
US hopes Putin will accept G20 summit invitation
American authorities have invited the Russian president to the G20 summit and hope he will accept, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Erdogan holds meeting with Qatari emir
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani discussed regional, global issues as well as bilateral ties in a closed-door meeting on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, the Communications Directorate said.
