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Fuad Alakbarov @alakbarov.bsky.social · 26d

Alla Pugacheva's recent interview has garnered widespread praise in Azerbaijan. Many Azerbaijani social media users lauded her anti-war stance, sincerity, and even her brief mention of Azerbaijani geologist Farman Salmanov in Surgut.

Fuad Alakbarov @alakbarov.bsky.social · 27d

Kazakh authorities are courting Chinese companies to help build a futuristic city, dubbed #Alatau, just outside the nation’s current commercial hub, Almaty.

Launched by President Tokayev in January 2024, AlatauCity aims to become Central Asia’s answer to Dubai and Singapore.

Fuad Alakbarov @alakbarov.bsky.social · Sep 1

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev has criticized India, accusing it of targeting Azerbaijan in international organizations due to Baku’s close ties with Pakistan. “For us, brotherhood stands above all,” he said.

Fuad Alakbarov @alakbarov.bsky.social · Sep 1

Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has been blocked by India, despite China’s support for the move.

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Fuad Alakbarov @alakbarov.bsky.social · Sep 1

Armenia and Pakistan have officially established diplomatic relations, ending more than three decades of non-recognition by Islamabad.

Azerbaijani media reports that Islamabad consulted with Baku prior to taking this step.

Fuad Alakbarov @alakbarov.bsky.social · Sep 1

Saw some posts claiming mountaineering is “safe.”

Truth is, nearly 150,000+ people die in mountains every year. This includes climbers, hikers, skiers, and locals affected by avalanches, landslides, or altitude sickness.

Fuad Alakbarov @alakbarov.bsky.social · Aug 29

According to the publication, the Armenian National Security Service conducted a search of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building afterward, examining documents and checking computers. The decision was made not to publicise the arrest to avoid causing a scandal.

Fuad Alakbarov @alakbarov.bsky.social · Aug 29

Armenian newspaper Hraparak also reports that Aleksanyan was arrested at Yerevan Airport and that the arrest took place two months ago.

«Հրապարակ». Սկանդալային ձերբակալություն

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Fuad Alakbarov @alakbarov.bsky.social · Aug 29

Love is in the air:

According to Azerbaijani media, the Armenian consul in Austria, Ashkhen Aleksanyan, was arrested for allegedly working for Azerbaijan, and Pashinyan's cabinet apparently tried to keep it quiet.

Armenian consul arrested over alleged espionage for Azerbaijan

About two months ago, a high-profile arrest shook Armenia’s diplomatic corps, though officials sought to keep the matter out of the public eye, Azernews reports via Hraparak.

www.azernews.az

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Fuad Alakbarov @alakbarov.bsky.social · Aug 26

A golden moment for Central Asian football: Uzbekistan have secured their place at the World Cup, while Kazakhstan’s Kairat have reached the Champions League.

Fuad Alakbarov @alakbarov.bsky.social · Aug 26

Azerbaijan is in early talks with Syrian authorities to relocate the grave of 14th-century poet and thinker Imadaddin Nasimi from Aleppo to Azerbaijan.

State media report that preliminary discussions are already underway.

Reposted by Fuad Alakbarov

Reuters @reuters.com · Aug 21

Azerbaijan sounds the alarm over shallowing of Caspian Sea reut.rs/41Mm7Q8

Azerbaijan sounds the alarm over shallowing of Caspian Sea

Rapid falls in the level of the Caspian Sea are affecting ports and oil shipments and threatening to inflict catastrophic damage on sturgeon and seal populations, according to Azerbaijani officials.

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