Author: Dr Arif

In a significant development at the Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan Agricultural Forum held in Baku, Alim Bayel, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, underscored a promising opportunity for both nations to enhance their agricultural exports. The potential establishment of a joint production enterprise is poised to benefit not only Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan but also offer broader advantages on the international stage. Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, both recognized as agricultural powerhouses face a world grappling with food shortages. This global issue underscores the urgency and relevance of collaborative efforts between these two nations. By pooling resources and expertise, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan can address these shortages more effectively…

China is ready to work with Russia to uphold the ASEAN-centered, open and inclusive regional cooperation architecture, promote the existing East Asia mechanism to deepen cooperation consensus, and promote regional peace, stability and prosperity, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said when meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. VIENTIANE, (Xinhua) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov here on Thursday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said that China-Russia relations are mature, stable, resilient and independent, with solid political mutual trust, deepening…

Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Economy, recently met with entrepreneurs from the non-oil sector. The meeting also included representatives from various private financial institutions, Azernews reports. During the discussion, it was highlighted that the socio-economic development strategy implemented under President Ilham Aliyev’s leadership has significantly advanced all sectors in the country. Notable improvements have been observed in the private sector, with increases in turnover, production, export volumes, job creation, and other economic indicators in the non-oil industry. The focus of the meeting was on the competitive development of the non-oil sector, the stimulation of new…

The “Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Migration between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of Turkiye” has been ratified. Azernews reports, citing AZERTAC, that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree regarding this matter. According to the decree, the “Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Migration between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of Turkiye” signed in Ankara on June 6, 2024, has been ratified. According to the decree, the State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan must ensure the implementation of…

In a recent address to the Kazakh media, Henri Vantighem, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium in Kazakhstan, underscored the critical importance of Kazakhstan and Central Asia as partners in maintaining the industrial prowess of Europe. His remarks highlighted the strategic significance of the Trans-Caspian Corridor, also known as the Middle Corridor, in bolstering the supply chain of essential raw materials from Asia to Europe. The Trans-Caspian Corridor is a pivotal route that facilitates the movement of goods from China and Central Asia to Europe via the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, eventually connecting with the European transport networks.…

China’s centrally-administered State-owned enterprises will invest over 3 trillion yuan ($413.94 billion) for large-scale equipment upgrades over the next five years, aiming to stay at the forefront of the latest technological and industrial advancements, said government officials on Friday. Speaking at a news conference in Beijing, Liu Shaowei, head of the bureau of financial oversight and operational evaluation under the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) of the State Council, said that the central SOEs will accelerate the replacement and upgrades of outdated production equipment with low efficiency and obsolete technologies. Central SOEs will implement a series of “intelligent…

Nasri Malissa, the top starter for the Algerian national women’s table tennis team, expressed her joy about returning to China, the place where her dreams took deeper root. Malissa, 22, still has vivid memories of the moment when, at the age of 15, she had the opportunity to train and interact with her idol, former Chinese Olympic and world champion Zhang Yining, during a training camp in China in 2016. On Thursday, Malissa once again received coaching from the table tennis legend when she participated in a table tennis practice alongside other Algerian athletes at a parallel event of the…

Experts from many countries in the Global South paid close attention to the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, describing it as a milestone in China’s reform and opening-up process. The plenum demonstrated to the international community the CPC’s strong determination to further deepen reforms and open up broad prospects for Chinese modernization, they said. They also noted that Chinese modernization provides a new choice for developing countries to independently move towards modernization, and will also create more new opportunities for countries around the world and inject new impetus into global common development.…

Remarkable achievements have been made in the cooperation between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee highlighted some of the achievements at the ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Vientiane. China has been ASEAN’s largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years, while ASEAN has been China’s biggest trading partner for the last four years, Wang noted, adding that two-way trade increased by 10.5 percent year-on-year in the first half of this year. He said…

Meike van Ginneken, the Water Envoy for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, has expressed readiness to work closely with the government of Azerbaijan and the COP29 presidency to ensure the success of the upcoming climate conference, set to take place in Baku this November. According to Report, during her speech at the ADA University session titled “Water at the Center of Climate Change Action,” van Ginneken emphasized the need to focus on both mitigating the effects of climate change and adapting to them. She highlighted the central role that water plays in this context. The envoy noted that they will work…