President Ilham Aliyev

Opinion from Baku: “Azerbaijanis have right to return to their native lands in Armenia”

Azerbaijan-Armenia

June 26, 2025

Azerbaijani MP Zahid Oruj comments on the situation around Karabakh and Western Azerbaijan, and the fundamental right of refugees to return

Arif Yunus: "'Western Azerbaijan' narrative is a political tool and a repetition of Armenia’s mistakes"

Azerbaijan-Armenia

June 09, 2025

Azerbaijani historian and independent human rights defender Arif Yunus: “The ‘Western Azerbaijan’ narrative may also be part of Turkey’s strategy to increase its influence in the region”

"Erdogan’s statement points to a deal between Turkey and Russia" - opinion from Yerevan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

May 30, 2025

Turkish president once again calls for an extraterritorial corridor through Armenia to ‘unite the Turkic world’ — analyst Lilit Dallakyan comments

Knife attack on Azerbaijan's Muay Thai Federation president — “They sent a hitman”

Crime

May 30, 2025

Six suspects have been detained in connection with the attack, including one currently located in Russia. The victim has indirectly implicated a former member of parliament.

Baku denies shelling of village in southern Armenia despite presented evidence

Azerbaijan-Armenia

May 29, 2025

A residential house was damaged in the village of Khoznavar, Syunik Province. However, Azerbaijan’s Defence Ministry insists that its forces “never open fire on civilian targets.”

Summit in Lachin: new stage of strategic partnership between Azerbaijan, Turkey and Pakistan

Azerbaijan

May 29, 2025

The summit is seen as a key strategic step, signalling the emergence of a new geopolitical structure in the region.

Tango without partner: why Azerbaijan holds back on peace deal with Armenia

Azerbaijan-Armenia

May 28, 2025

Experts in Armenia believe that Baku is waiting for a convenient moment to launch a new escalation.

Azerbaijan laying the groundwork for president’s former son-in-law to open casino — while gambling remains banned? | Video

Azerbaijan

May 27, 2025

Emin Agalarov, former son-in-law of Ilham Aliyev, speaks of his dream to open a casino at Sea Breeze — while the media tout the economic benefits of the gambling industry.

Opinion: "Baku alarmed by Armenia’s legal action amid potential consequences for Aliyev”

Azerbaijan-Armenia

May 06, 2025

International law expert Ara Kazaryan believes it is highly likely that Armenia will win its cases in international courts — which is why, he argues, Azerbaijan is demanding the withdrawal of the lawsuits.

Why Azerbaijan is deepening ties with China — and what it could mean

Azerbaijan

April 30, 2025

"A mass influx of Chinese migrants and risks to social security are possible. The agreement is more of a concession made to preserve power than one made in the interest of the state."

Opinion: Will Armenia join China’s transit programmes

Armenia

April 29, 2025

According to political analyst Benyamin Poghosyan, Yerevan is unlikely to take part in China’s projects until relations with Baku and Ankara are normalised.

'If Trump demands it, Baku will sign peace deal with Yerevan'- opinion of US-based analyst

Armenia-USA

April 28, 2025

Political analyst and University of Nevada professor Nerses Kopalyan said in an interview that there is "one person Aliyev fears" — Donald Trump

Iranian president’s visit to Azerbaijan: strengthening ties and addressing issues

Azerbaijan-Iran

April 28, 2025

On 28 April, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is paying an official visit to Baku at the invitation of Ilham Aliyev.

'Comprehensive strategic partnership'- new stage in China-Azerbaijan relations

Azerbaijan

April 24, 2025

The document opens up prospects for deeper cooperation between the two countries in political, economic, energy, cultural, and social spheres

'Baku rewrites history and threatens Armenia' - on ‘Western Azerbaijan’ narrative

Azerbaijan-Armenia

April 23, 2025

Azerbaijan expert Tatevik Hayrapetyan on whether Baku is preparing for peace — and why it is calling all of Armenia ‘Western Azerbaijan’

Azerbaijan’s geopolitical strategy: key messages from Ilham Aliyev

Azerbaijan

April 10, 2025

Key takeaways from Ilham Aliyev’s speech at the “Facing a New World Order” forum

'Hatred of Armenians is the glue of Aliyev regime': Yerevan reacts to Aliyev’s speech

Azerbaijan-Armenia

March 29, 2025

Azerbaijani president calls Armenians “hateful enemies”, says “Armenian fascism is the peak of fascism” — Armenian analysts respond

US may suspend export of spare parts for Ilham Aliyev's plane

Azerbaijan

March 13, 2025

A bill is being prepared in the US that would ban the export of spare parts for Ilham Aliyev's plane, contingent upon the release of economist Gubad Ibadoglu from house arrest.

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