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Presidents of Azerbaijan and UAE observed joint operational-tactical exercise Peace Shield – 2026 in Abu Dhabi

03 February 2026, 15:42

On February 3, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan observed the joint operational-tactical exercise Peace Shield – 2026, conducted with the participation of servicemen from the armed forces of both countries in Abu Dhabi.

The exercise, conducted in urban, mountainous, and maritime environments, involved tasks such as detecting and neutralizing illegal armed groups, restoring control over a seized vessel, neutralizing terrorist elements and releasing hostages, evacuating the wounded, preventing riots and sabotage-type activities threatening public security, and conducting firefighting operations.

The main goal of the exercise is to enhance the professional skills of military personnel in counterterrorism operations, contribute to lasting peace, and facilitate the exchange of experience between the armed forces of Azerbaijan and the UAE.

Higher resolution

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To the President of the United States of America His Excellency Mr. Donald J. Trump

Dear Mr. President,

It is on my behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan that I am delighted to extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to you, and through you to the friendly people of the United States, on the historic occasion of the 250th...

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Ilham Aliyev received Türkiye's Minister of Justice 02 July 2026, 10:17

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Ilham Aliyev’s social media accounts shared video on Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to Azerbaijan

A video highlighting the visit of President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen to Azerbaijan was shared on the social media accounts of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

02 July 2026, 00:00

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19:21

Ilham Aliyev and President of the European Commission delivered press statements

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19:12

Ilham Aliyev held expanded meeting with President of the European Commission 01 July 2026, 19:12

NEWS Meetings 01 July 2026
18:20

Ilham Aliyev held one-on-one meeting with President of the European Commission 01 July 2026, 18:20

DOCUMENTS Letters 01 July 2026
11:13

To Governor General of Canada Her Excellency Madam Louise Arbour

Dear Madam Governor General,

On the occasion of Canada Day, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and convey my best wishes to you and the entire Canadian people on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan.

I am confident that relations between...

01 July 2026, 11:13

DOCUMENTS Letters 01 July 2026
11:12

To His Excellency Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia

Dear Mr. President,

On the occasion of the National Day of the Federal Republic of Somalia, I sincerely congratulate you and the entire Somali people on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan.

Relations between Azerbaijan and Somalia, based on...

01 July 2026, 11:12

DOCUMENTS Letters 30 June 2026
17:08

To Her Excellency Ms. Delcy Rodríguez, Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Your Excellency,

We are deeply shocked by the news of the powerful earthquake in Venezuela, which has caused numerous casualties and destruction.

In connection with this tragedy, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my deepest...

30 June 2026, 17:08

DOCUMENTS Addresses 29 June 2026
10:43

Address to the participants of the Turkic World Week dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the First Turkological Congress

Dear participants!

I cordially greet you on the occasion of the launch of Turkic World Week in Azerbaijan, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the First Turkological Congress.

I am pleased that the initiative I put forward last October at the 12th Summit of the...

29 June 2026, 10:43

NEWS Press service information 25 June 2026
20:30

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a telephone conversation with National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a telephone conversation with National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on June 25.

During the call, the two sides emphasized the...

25 June 2026, 20:30

DOCUMENTS Letters 24 June 2026
18:30

From Nizar Amedi, President of the Republic of Iraq

His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Assalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.

Your Excellency,

I am pleased to convey to Your Excellency my sincerest congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the Independence Day of...

24 June 2026, 18:30