January 1, 2025
Iran's Chargé d'Affaires summoned to Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry, demands end to provocations.
The Chargé d'Affaires has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan due to the offensive statements made against Azerbaijan and President Ilham Aliyev on December 29, 2024. Azerbaijan expressed its strong protest and mentioned that these types of actions aimed to damage bilateral relations.
January 2, 2025
Azerbaijan's President extends condolences to Montenegrin counterpart.
President Ilham Aliyev has expressed condolences to his colleague and the people of Montenegro on behalf of himself and the people of Azerbaijan due to the tragic armed attack in the city of Cetinje.
January 3, 2025
Poland plans to contribute to Azerbaijan-Armenia normalization during its presidency of EU Council.
Poland mentioned that they will take some steps on the expanding cooperation in South Caucasus during their presidency term, which will cover the first half of 2025.
January 4, 2025
Analyzing of "black boxes" of crashed AZAL plane kicks off.
After the crash of the Brazilian-made "Azerbaijan Airlines" Embraer 190 aircraft near Aktau, the analysis of the “black boxes” will be conducted by specialists from the Brazilian Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aviation Accidents (CENIPA).
January 5, 2025
President Ilham Aliyev extends Christmas congratulations to Azerbaijan`s Orthodox Christian community.
The Head of State congratulated and wished good health and happiness to the community. In his message, he underlined multiculturalism, which makes a country where everyone enjoys equal rights and freedoms, regardless of language, religion, and ethnicity.
January 6, 2025
Zurabishvili: Very wise decision of OSCE PA President Pia Kauma to postpone visit to Georgia.
After the decision on the postponement of the visit by OSCE PA President Pia Kauma to Georgia, the fifth president of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili, characterized this action as a very wise decision. While the OSCE PA President mentioned that the visit will be rescheduled when the organization is more efficient, Zurabishvili stated that “We need OSCE more than ever! And new elections!”
January 7, 2025
President of Azerbaijan: Political and moral crisis in leading Western countries is obvious.
In the interview with local TV channels, President Ilham Aliyev mentioned that while it is not secret that the new world order is structured, we are in the initial process. While the current system, which was created after WWII, is not sufficient, as a result, especially Western countries are faced with the political and moral crisis.
January 8, 2025
Armenia sends proposals to Azerbaijan on unagreed articles of the peace treaty.
In his interview with a national channel, the Armenian Prime Minister mentioned that they sent proposals for two uncoordinated articles of the draft peace agreement, and in terms of a positive response, they are ready to sign the treaty.
January 9, 2025
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan Discusses Potential for Independent Border Security Management with Turkey
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan spoke about control of the border security by Armenian border guards. While the Russian border guards temporarily stationed at the borders with Iran and Turkiye, and Zvartnots airport, Armenian border guards take full control first in Zvartnots airport, then border with Iran since October 1, 2024. While these changes happen within the readiness of capacity of Armenia for its border security, in terms of the Russian 102nd military base, which is operating under agreement until 2044, it will continue its work.
January 10, 2025
EU proposes to extend EUMA's period of stay on Armenia's border with Azerbaijan for 2 years.
Upon the proposal of the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaya Kallas, the period of stay of the EU Mission in Armenia can be extended for two more years. But it is now open for discussions.
January 11, 2025
Azerbaijan's Ambassador discusses regional issues with Georgian Foreign Minister.
During the meeting of Azerbaijani Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Georgia Faig Guliyev with The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Maka Bochorishvili, sides spoke about upcoming 10th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Georgia on Economic Cooperation in Baku, current topics in bilateral relations as energy, transports, the importance of security in the region.
President Ilham Aliyev attended opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
The official opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week took place in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan participated in the event within his working visit to the UAE. This year, 13 heads of state and government, along with over 140 ministers and other officials, participated in the event.
January 15, 2025
Charter on Strategic Partnership is signed between Armenia and USA.
The charter covered the issues of cooperation in the areas of economy, security and defense, democracy, inclusivity, and people-to-people relations and was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and U.S. Secretary of State.
January 16, 2025
Uzbekistan makes proposal to OTS member states on Simplified Customs Corridor.
At the X meeting of the Directors of Customs Administration of OTS, amid future application of the Agreement on the Simplified Customs Corridor by Uzbekistan. As an initial step, the pilot transportation can be created from a few directions from Uzbekistan and can lead to future application in the region. The side also expressed its support for the Transcaspian customs transit portal, which was intended by Azerbaijan.
January 17, 2025
Baku hosts 10th meeting of Azerbaijan-Georgia Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation.
The 10th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between Azerbaijan and Georgia was held in Baku under the co-chairing of Ali Asadov, Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Irakli Kobakhidze, Prime Minister of the Republic of Georgia. Sides spoke about various topics and projects within these topics, such as transport, energy, trade, culture, humanitarian issues, and agriculture. At the end of the meeting, protocol was signed.
January 18, 2025
Azerbaijani, Turkish FMs discuss key bilateral and multilateral issues.
The Türkiye delegation, which was headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, met and discussed various topics with his counterpart, Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov. Sides touched on the issues of energy, security, trade, and transportation, as well as successful cooperation at various levels and in various formats, such as successful cooperation within trilateral frameworks, including Azerbaijan-Türkiye-Georgia, Azerbaijan-Türkiye-Pakistan, Azerbaijan-Türkiye-Uzbekistan, and the quadrilateral Azerbaijan-Türkiye-Georgia-Kazakhstan cooperation, and the current stage of negotiations regarding the peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Then ministers participated in the press conference and answered the questions from media representatives.
January 20, 2025
President Ilham Aliyev paid tribute to 20 January martyrs.
In the 35th anniversary of the tragedy of January 20, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, visited the Alley of Martyrs and laid a wreath at the "Eternal Flame" monument. Then, the national anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed. The events of 20 January are one of the most tragic events, at the same time, a heroic page in the history of Azerbaijan. On that day, the Azerbaijani people went against the punitive measures of Soviet armies for desires for freedom.
January 21, 2025
Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th President of the United States, Vows to Lead Nation into a New Era.
47th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump was sworn in and began his second term. In his inauguration, he declared that “the Golden Age of America begins right now.”. In his speech, he touched on some issues, such as economic focus and energy independence, national unity, preventing unnecessary conflict, and emphasizing peace.
January 22, 2025
Baku hosts 2nd meeting of Chairmen of Health Committees of TURKPA Member Parliaments on climate change.
Chairmen of the Health Committees of the TURKPA Member Parliaments gathered in their second meeting on the topic of "Climate Change and Health: Legislative Responses to the Impact of Climate Change on Health" in Baku. The speeches were delivered on the various topics of the impact of climate and pollution on health, the policies, and actions by countries in this direction.
January 23, 2025
Azerbaijan's National Olympic Committee appeals to IOC over degraded Paris Olympic medals
After the medals of the Olympic-awarded athletes of the Republic of Azerbaijan—two of the medals were gold, 2 were silver, and 3 were bronze in the 33rd Summer Olympics in Paris—became deteriorated, Azerbaijan's National Olympic Committee appealed to the IOC.
January 24, 2025
Azerbaijani and Pakistani foreign ministries hold fourth round of political consultations.
Under the chairmanship of Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Elnur Mammadov, and Foreign Secretary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Amna Baloch, the 4th round of political consultations was held in Islamabad. While the consultations were held around various topics such as the economy, politics, trade, agriculture, and other issues, the importance of high-level reciprocal visits and their positive impact were highlighted. The Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan also participated in the 8th meeting of the Azerbaijan-Pakistan Joint Commission.
January 25, 2025
Azerbaijan's flag flies again in New Caledonia after a long break.
The first congress of the International Front of Decolonization was held on January 23-24 in Kanaky (New Caledonia). While the congress covered the territories that were once French colonies, the Executive Director of Baku Initiative Group participated in online format and recalled the support of President of Azerbaijan for regions under colonization. The Azerbaijani flag was raised by Kanak people again in the capital city of Noumea as a sign of gratitude. International Front of Decolonization was established in Baku by representatives of the last French colonies with the support of the Baku Initiative Group in 2024.
January 26, 2025
President Ilham Aliyev congratulates Australian Governor-General of Commonwealth.
Ilham Aliyev, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, sent a congratulatory letter to Samantha Joy Mostyn, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, due to Australia’s national holiday—Australia Day.
January 27, 2025
Slovak and Swedish embassies become NATO Liaison Offices in Azerbaijan.
The Slovak and Swedish embassies shared a post about serving as the liaison office of NATO in Azerbaijan for the period of 2025-2026.
January 28, 2025
Kaja Kallas: Member states now have to implement suspension of visa liberalization for Georgian diplomats
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, stated that member states of the European Union have to apply the suspension procedure in the visa liberation for Georgian diplomats in their domestic regulations. The Council of Europe suspends parts of its visa facilitation agreement. This suspension covered holders of diplomatic, service/official, and special passports, and it will not affect Georgian citizens who hold ordinary passports.
January 29, 2025
Ankara Declaration on results of 2nd trilateral meeting of Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan signed.
2nd meeting of the trilateral mechanism between Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan held in Ankara. The agenda covered various topics, such as foreign policy issues and regional cooperation, increasing cooperation in the fields of trade, economy, and investment, development of regional transport networks, and strengthening cooperation in the transport and communication sectors. Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Trade/Economy, and Transport from 3 countries signed The Ankara Declaration as a result of the meeting.
January 30, 2025
Georgian Delegation withdraws from PACE.
After passing a resolution urging Georgia to schedule new parliamentary elections, the head of the Georgian Delegation in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) described this situation as “unacceptable, unfair, and unfounded.”. Then the Georgian delegation withdraws from PACE.