Azerbaijan and the United States held their first Economic Dialogue in Baku, focusing on trade, energy security, critical minerals and artificial intelligence, while announcing that the city will host the world's second United States AI Week later this year.
Officials said more than $8 billion in commercial agreements were signed during the visit, alongside new technology and digital infrastructure partnerships aimed at expanding cooperation and developing Azerbaijan’s AI ecosystem.
Baku hosting more than 57,000 participants from around the world at #WUF13 highlights #Azerbaijan’s increasing role as a hub for international dialogue and cooperation. #WUF13#Baku@UNHABITAT@WUF13Azerbaijan
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Numbers aren't always the most important indicators. Focusing on numbers only may result in missing human stories behind them. However, #WUF13 stats are different. This is the strength of commitment to turn policy discussions into hopes and homes for those who need it most.
A Baku per rafforzare una partnership strategica che per l’Italia ha un valore concreto e di lungo periodo.
Con l’Azerbaigian vogliamo consolidare una cooperazione già molto importante su energia, sicurezza, connettività, investimenti e dialogo politico, trasformandola sempre di più in opportunità concrete per le nostre Nazioni.
In un tempo complesso come quello che stiamo attraversando, è fondamentale tenersi strette le certezze. E la relazione tra Italia e Azerbaigian è una di queste.
The OIC Labour Centre, in collaboration with the Risk Management Professionals Society, co-organised the 5th Annual HSE Conference in Baku on 25 April 2026, marking the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The conference provided a valuable platform for dialogue on current occupational safety and health priorities, with a strong focus on workplace safety, prevention measures, and practical approaches to enhancing standards across the sector.
The event addressed current occupational safety and health priorities through discussions on risk management, quality standards, preventive approaches, and practical measures to strengthen workplace safety.
Panel speakers included high-level representatives from the International Labour Organization, members of the National Parliament, the State Labour Inspection Service, and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
During the panel discussions, Director General of the OIC Labour Centre, Mr Azar Bayramov, emphasised that occupational safety and health is a central pillar of modern labour relations and is of particular importance for OIC Member States. He underlined that it goes beyond the reduction of workplace risks, encompassing the protection of life and health, the enhancement of labour productivity, the promotion of healthier and more sustainable working environments, and the advancement of broader socio-economic development.
His remarks also highlighted the OIC Labour Centre’s ongoing engagement in advancing OIC-OSHNET, conducting needs assessments across Member States, implementing capacity-building programmes, and supporting Member States in the development and improvement of #OSH standards and regulatory frameworks.
The programme of the conference also featured interactive group activities, encouraging participation and practical exchange throughout the event.
The conference reinforced the OIC Labour Centre’s continued commitment to promoting safer and healthier working environments, strengthening preventive approaches, and advancing cooperation on occupational safety and health across OIC Member States.
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During this visit, Azerbaijan has provided five passenger buses to Ukraine as humanitarian assistance for the needs of our communities.
Since 2022, Azerbaijan has repeatedly made its contribution to supporting the Ukrainian people. In particular, it has provided more than $45 million in humanitarian aid, including high-capacity generators, transformers, and critical equipment that help keep our energy system running under constant attacks.
Equally important is the support for our children. More than 500 Ukrainian children have taken part in recovery programs on the territory of Azerbaijan – something especially precious in times of war.
We deeply value this solidarity, because it helps Ukraine stand firm and move forward.
24 April is celebrated worldwide as the International Day for Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace established by the #UnitedNations General Assembly.
Azerbaijan remains a steadfast supporter of multilateralism.
✅In recent years, we have successfully chaired #NAM, #CICA & #BSEC, and few days ago assumed the presidency of #UNESCAP advancing dialogue & #cooperation across regions.
✅As a committed global partner, Azerbaijan has hosted #COP29 & will host, among others, #WUF13, the Annual Meeting of the #IsDB, World Environment Day & the CICA Summit this year.
✅The legacy of COP29 has further strengthened our engagement in #climate processes, including through hosting the next edition of Shamakhi Retreat of climate negotiators & UNFCCC-mandated Climate Week this September.
✅The trust by international community to Azerbaijan was also reflected in tangible outcomes at the international elections last year - Azerbaijani candidates won all 14 elections they contested.
✅We also continue to contribute institutionally, with the NAM Youth Organization (@namyouthorg), NAM Parliamentary Network & ECO Clean Energy Center decided to be headquartered in #Baku.
Azerbaijan will continue to contribute to #peace, #security, and prosperity through its active engagement in multilateral #diplomacy.
Full speech of Amb. Elchin Amirbayov at the panel “Redrawing the Energy Map: Strategic Alliances in a Shifting Industry” at the Delphi Economic Forum XI
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Türkiye will host a #NATOsummit in Ankara on 7- 8 July
The meeting will be chaired by @SecGenNATO and take place at the Beştepe Presidential Compound (T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Külliyesi) in Ankara 🇹🇷
🕛 The deadline to register & apply for media accreditation is 7June 23:59 CEST
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Pleased to contribute to the High-Level Dialogue on #demographic transition on the margins of the 82nd session of #UNESCAP in #Bangkok. Highlighted #Azerbaijan’s policy approaches and best practices in turning demographic trends into opportunities for sustainable development.