SOCAR President highlights challenges in capital allocation, prioritizes oil and gas and notes underinvestment in green hydrogen

Rovshan Najaf, the president of Azerbaijan’s state oil company socar, recently asserted the need for a holistic strategy encompassing all energy sources during a World Economic Forum panel discussion on January 22nd, 2026. His central argument focused on how businesses can unlock available capital. Najaf stressed the importance of differentiating technologies within the framework of…

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Armenia and Azerbaijan will become founding members of the Peace Council; Alijew meets Trump

Armenia and Azerbaijan joined as initial members of a new peace council, spearheaded by US President Donald Trump in Davos. The event, held on January 22nd, marked a significant step towards fostering stability in the region. Leaders from both countries emphasized the importance of existing peace agreements and explored potential advancements in regional connectivity projects….

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Commentary by the spokesperson of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Georgia

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, addressed the situation concerning russian-georgia relations during a briefing on January 22nd. She indicated that, at present, there are no conditions that would allow for a return to political discussions with Tbilisi. However, Zakharova highlighted encouraging economic developments between the two nations. She emphasized that Moscow…

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Ilham Alijew’s Interview: U.S. relations reoriented, global partnerships expanded and regional strategy implemented

Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, outlined 2025 as a pivotal moment in the nation’s contemporary story during an interview with local reporters on January 5th. He asserted that the recent military triumph had instigated a period of political stability, fundamentally altering the dynamics of international relationships. Tense alliances had undergone significant shifts, and new…

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Reactions in the South Caucasus to the US military operation in Venezuela

The United States launched a significant military operation in Venezuela on January 3, 2026, commencing shortly after 2:00 a.m. local time. This coordinated action resulted in the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, the nation’s President. US authorities detailed the operation, dubbed “Absolute Resolve,” as involving simultaneous airstrikes and the deployment of specialized forces. These forces focused…

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