BAKU, FEB 12 – Azerbaijan has transformed geopolitical realities into geopolitical opportunities, Assistant of the President of Azerbaijan, Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmet Hajiyev said during The John Batchelor Show, reports Feb. 12.“In terms of political development Azerbaijan is a young democracy,” Hajiyev noted. “There is no perfect model of democracy. But Azerbaijan also takes into account the experience of our friends and partners, also taking the historical heritage of Azerbaijani people.”
Iran envoy calls for enhanced Iran-Pakistan cooperation
ISLAMABAD, — Mohammad Ali Hosseini made the remarks during a meeting with Pakistan-Iran Parliamentary Friendship Group headed by Naveed Qamar at Parliament House on Wednesday.Pakistan-Iran Parliamentary Friendship Group comprises of 137 members and it is the largest group in Pakistan’s National Assembly, the lower house of the Parliament.Ambassador Hosseini said that stronger parliamentary ties between Iran and Pakistan would help to remove hurdles in bilateral relations.
Number of foreigners visiting Azerbaijan increase in January
BAKU, – The number of foreign citizens who arrived in Azerbaijan in January 2020 increased by 35,000 people or 18.1 percent compared to January 2019, reaching 226,000 people, reports referring to the country’s State Tourism Agency on Feb. 12.The largest increase was observed among visitors from Russia and Georgia. The number of citizens who arrived from Russia increased by 20.5 percent, amounting to 68,000 people, and from Georgia – by 8,000 people or 14.6 percent, amounting to 64,000 people.
Youth genuine asset of the country: President Alvi
SIALKOT, FEB 12 (DNA) – President Arif Alvi has said that “Prime Minister Kamyab Jawan Programme will change the thinking of youngsters because the youngsters are real asset of country while the present government do not want youngsters to beg rather the government want to give better future.While addressing in a meeting on Wednesday, President Arif Alvi said that the youngsters will start their own business under this programme and they will not wait to get amount 10 to 15 years.He said that the youngsters can give real face to their dreams under this programme to establish their strong business while they can make good value in the community.
Leading candidates in 7 constituencies at Azerbaijani parliamentary elections revealed
BAKU, FEB 12 – Candidates who gained the greatest number of votes in seven constituencies at the parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan have been defined.These are the following MP candidates:17th Yasamal District 3 – Elnur Allahverdiyev (41 percent)35th Khatai District 3 – Rauf Arifoglu (49.2 percent) – independent candidate42nd Sumgayit District 2 – Tahir Mirkishili (50.1 percent) –YAP44th Sumgayit-Khizi District – Mushfig Mammadli (45.8 percent) – YAP77th Astara District – Rashad Mahmudov (57.6 percent) – YAP.
Pakistan, Indonesian academic ties to be strengthened
FAISALABAD, FEB 12 (DNA) – Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan Iwan Suyudhie Amri has said that agriculture and academic ties between Indonesia and Pakistan will be further strengthened to get benefit from each other’s experiences.
Al-Sudais renamed as head of Haram Presidency for 4 years
RIYADH, FEB 11 – Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais has been named head of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques for another four years in the rank of a minister. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman issued a royal decree extending the service of Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, for another four years in the rank of a minister.Al-Sudais thanked the King and Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman for the trust reposed in him, saying that the Presidency is receiving great attention from the rulers.
WELCOME–PRESIDENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN
By Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani
Turkish President Honorable Recep Tayyip ERDOGAN is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on 13th February 2020, the first head of a state visiting Pakistan in 2020 on a two -day official visit to Pakistan along with high profile delegation.During his visit the Turkish President would hold bilateral talks with President and Prime Minister of Pakistan.The two countries are also likely to sign a number of bilateral agreements and MoUs during the visit to boost cooperation in different fields.President Erdogan will also meet leading political figures of Pakistan apart from attending various planned events and addressing the joint session of Senate & National Assembly on 14th February 2020.
Statement of the ministry of foreign affairs on early elections to Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan held on 9 February
We got acquainted with the preliminary findings and conclusions of the International Election Observation Mission (IEOM) consisting of OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on the early elections to the Milli Majlis (Parliament) of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
France provides 0.5 million euros grant to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, FEB 11 (DNA) – Pervaiz Abbas, Secretary of Economic Affairs Division (EAD), Marc Barety, Ambassador of France, and Mr. Philippe Steinmetz, Country Director of the French Agency for Development (AFD), signed the Grant Financing Agreement worth Euros 0.5 million to finance technical assistance for capacity building of the Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) project – Ministry of Energy.
