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Why Mirzoyan pays visit to U.S.?

Why Mirzoyan pays visit to U.S.?

Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan paid a working visit to New York from July 15-16. The diplomat participated in the Ministerial Segment of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable …

Russian Foreign Minister arrives in New York

Russian Foreign Minister arrives in New York

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in New York today. As the chairman of the UN Security Council, the diplomat will hold ministerial-level debates on the topic of "multilateral cooperation in the interest of …

UN responds to terrorist attacks in Dagestan

UN responds to terrorist attacks in Dagestan

The UN called for punishing the perpetrators of terrorist attacks in the cities of Dagestan. The organization also expressed condolences for the loss of life. The attacks on the cities occurred on June 23.

Turkey among world's top tourism earners

Turkey among world's top tourism earners

Türkiye was one of the world’s top 10 tourism earners in 2023, according to a report published by the U.N. World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The U.S. was the top earner with $176 billion in 2023. Destinations …

UN endorses Baku's chairmanship at COP29

UN endorses Baku's chairmanship at COP29

The United Nations actively supports Azerbaijan's chairmanship at COP29, UN Resident Coordinator Vladanka Andreeva said during the “Enhancing Ambition, Enabling Action: COP29 Sustainable Business Forum” event. …

UN establishes World Football Day

UN establishes World Football Day

The United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution designating May 25 as World Football Day. The chosen date commemorates the …

UN calls on Georgia to abandon foreign agent bill

UN calls on Georgia to abandon foreign agent bill

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk voiced concern over reports of unnecessary and disproportionate use of force against demonstrators and media personnel in Tbilisi. He urged the authorities to fully …

U.S. forces Israel to scale back bigger attack on Iran

U.S. forces Israel to scale back bigger attack on Iran

The strike on Iran on Friday was originally intended to be much broader in scope, but after intense pressure from allies, Israeli leaders agreed to ratchet it down, New York Times reported. Israel abandoned plans for a much more …

Baku hosts first COP29 event

Baku hosts first COP29 event

Baku held the first press conference today regarding the COP29 Conference to be held in Azerbaijan. Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan and COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev revealed that consultations and …

UNHCR to help "Great Return" program in Azerbaijan

UNHCR to help "Great Return" program in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijani Foreign Minister and the Assistant UN High Commissioner for Refugees discussed the situation in the South Caucasus and the restoration of the territories liberated from occupation. The UNHCR is ready to provide Baku with support for the return of displaced persons to their homes.