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Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov instructs officials to promote Arkadag city at World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku

Baku set to introduce dedicated traffic lanes for WUF13

Azerbaijan approves agreement with UN on WUF13

Turkmenistan President orders preparations for participation in World Urban Forum in Baku

Azerbaijan and Italy form center of economic connectivity between Europe and Asia – ahead of Giorgia Meloni's visit

Kazakhstan’s diplomatic activity - series of forums and visits strengthen country’s regional position

Russia highlights benefit of Kyrgyzstan’s integration participation for economy (Exclusive)

Ashgabat forum: China and Turkmenistan explore new model of economic cooperation

C5+1 format back in focus: what drives Dushanbe - Washington engagement

Azerbaijani Parliament issues statement on hybrid attack campaigns targeting country

European Council President calls S. Caucasus EPC summit milestone for peace

PremiumTAP announces capacity allocations at key interconnection points for May 4–10

Iranian parliament to reveal new legal status of Strait of Hormuz

Iran's IRGC announces new maritime control zone in Strait of Hormuz

Talks continue with Pakistan’s mediation – Baghaei

PremiumTajikistan sees strong growth in housing construction in 1Q2026

PremiumTajikistan freight turnover rises in 1Q2026

Turkmenistan, South Korea strengthen shipbuilding ties at Balkan Shipyard

PremiumKazakhstan’s interbank payment system sees higher transaction value despite slower activity

Georgia made steady progress toward bolstering Middle Corridor connectivity – minister

Georgia sees strong export growth amid stable trade turnover as of 1Q2026

Azerbaijani gymnasts achieve success at Tbilisi Gymnastics Festival (PHOTO)

IMF mission supports expansion of Georgia’s housing price index

EBRD to provide loan for construction of new plant in Türkiye

Türkiye’s business confidence diverges across key sectors in Apr. 2026

PremiumTürkiye’s tourism revenue rises in 1Q2026

PremiumChina’s cultural sector posts steady revenue growth in early 2026

Equinor extends drilling, well service contracts worth over NOK 12 bln

PremiumMost methane emissions in Europe tied to imports - new IEA report

U.S. to begin operation to free up ships stuck in Strait of Hormuz

Cultural dialogue in South Caucasus can begin from neutral platform - Madina Aliyeva in 'Dialogue with Tofig Abbasov' (PHOTO/VIDEO)

Honored artist reflects on Azerbaijani music’s untapped potential on 'Dialogue with Tofig Abbasov' (PHOTO/VIDEO)

Normalization of relations in South Caucasus shows tangible progress - Fidan Hajiyeva in 'Dialogue with Tofig Abbasov' (PHOTO/VIDEO)

I believe in irreversibility of dialogue between Azerbaijan and Armenia - Boris Navasardian in 'Dialogue with Tofig Abbasov' (PHOTO/VIDEO)