On April 12, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, in Antalya.

The meeting included an exchange of views on the future prospects for relations between Azerbaijan and the executive bodies of the Council of Europe. 

“Caspian Energy Media” reports with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.

On April 11, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan Abdelrahman Al-Burhan, President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of the Sudan, in Antalya.

During the conversation, the two leaders also discussed collaboration in education and training.

The meeting also included an exchange of views on organizing reciprocal visits by economic delegations to further expand bilateral relations, as well as cooperation within the Non-Aligned Movement and other international organizations. 

“Caspian Energy Media” reports with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.

11 апреля в Анталье состоялась встреча Президента Азербайджанской Республики Ильхама Алиева с председателем Суверенного переходного совета Судана Абдель Фаттахом Абдельрахманом Аль-Бурханом.

В ходе беседы также были обсуждены вопросы сотрудничества в области образования и тренингов.

На встрече состоялся обмен мнениями по вопросам организации взаимных визитов экономических делегаций для расширения отношений между двумя странами, отмечено взаимодействие в рамках Движения неприсоединения и других международных организаций. Об этом сообщает “Caspian Energy Media” со ссылкой на официальный сайт Президента Азербайджанской Республики.

11 апреля Президент Азербайджанской Республики Ильхам Алиев встретился в Анталье с премьер-министром Грузии Ираклием Кобахидзе.

В ходе встречи было отмечено, что дружба и стратегическое партнерство между Азербайджаном и Грузией носят исторический характер.

Коснувшись значения единства и солидарности между Азербайджаном и Грузией в нынешней неспокойной ситуации в мире, глава государства отметил важность того, чтобы региональные проблемы на Южном Кавказе решались именно странами региона.

В ходе беседы состоялся обмен мнениями по вопросам, представляющим взаимный интерес. Об этом сообщает “Caspian Energy Media” со ссылкой на официальный сайт Президента Азербайджанской Республики.

On April 11, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Irakli Kobakhidze, Prime Minister of Georgia, in Antalya.

Both sides emphasized the historically strong friendship and strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Georgia during the meeting.

The head of state stressed the importance of unity and solidarity between Azerbaijan and Georgia, particularly given the current global turbulence. He underscored the importance of ensuring that regional issues in the South Caucasus are resolved by the countries of the region themselves.

Both leaders also exchanged their views on matters of mutual interest. “Caspian Energy Media” reports with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.

The opening ceremony of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum was held on April 11 in the Turkish city of Antalya.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva participated in the ceremony.

Over 50 sessions in various formats will be held during the forum, covering a wide range of topics, such as global challenges and threats—from the Middle East to the Asia-Pacific region, from Africa to Latin America—as well as key global issues, including climate change, food security, digitization, and artificial intelligence.

“Caspian Energy Media” reports with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.

11 апреля в турецком городе Анталья состоялась церемония открытия Анталийского дипломатического форума.

В мероприятии приняли участие Президент Азербайджанской Республики Ильхам Алиев и первая леди Мехрибан Алиева.

На предстоящих в рамках форума более 50 мероприятиях в различных форматах будут обсуждаться глобальные вызовы и угрозы в обширном географическом регионе – от Ближнего Востока до Азии и Тихоокеанского бассейна, от Африки до Латинской Америки, а также такие важные вопросы мировой повестки дня, как изменение климата, продовольственная безопасность, цифровизация, искусственный интеллект.

Об этом сообщает “Caspian Energy Media” со ссылкой на официальный сайт Президента Азербайджанской Республики.

Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Ahmed al-Sharaa, Interim President of the Syrian Arab Republic, on April 11 in Antalya.

“Caspian Energy Media” reports with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.

11 апреля в Анталье состоялась встреча Президента Азербайджанской Республики Ильхама Алиева с Президентом Сирийской Арабской Республики на переходный период Ахмедом аш-Шараа.

Об этом сообщает “Caspian Energy Media” со ссылкой на официальный сайт Президента Азербайджанской Республики.

According to the latest forecast from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the economy of developing Asia-Pacific countries is expected to grow by 4.9% this year, compared to 5.0% last year, as reported on adb.org.

Strong domestic demand and robust global demand for semiconductors driven by the artificial intelligence boom are supporting growth, but tariffs and trade uncertainty will act as headwinds. Regional growth is expected to continue slowing to 4.7% next year, according to the April 2025 Asian Development Outlook (ADO) released today. Inflation is projected to decline to 2.3% this year and 2.2% next year, as global food and energy prices continue to fall.

Further deterioration in the real estate market of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the region’s largest economy, could also hinder growth. The ADB forecasts growth in the PRC at 4.7% this year and 4.3% next year, compared to 5.0% last year.

Stronger growth in South and Southeast Asia, driven by domestic demand, along with a continued recovery in tourism across other parts of the region, is expected to partially offset the slowdown in the PRC. India — the largest economy in South Asia — is projected to grow by 6.7% this year and 6.8% next year. Southeast Asian economies are forecast to grow by 4.7% both this year and next.

Weak external demand is expected to put pressure on economic activity in the Caucasus and Central Asia, where growth is projected to slow from 5.7% last year to 5.4% this year and 5.0% next year. In the Pacific region, tourism will continue to support growth, but at a slower pace, with forecasts of 3.9% this year and 3.6% next year, compared to 4.2% last year.

The ADB has raised its GDP forecast for Azerbaijan, expecting it to grow by 3.4% in 2025 and 3.3% in 2026 (with inflation rates of 2.2% and 4.2%, respectively).

The growth forecasts were finalized before the announcement of new tariffs by the U.S. administration on April 2, so the baseline projections reflect only the tariffs that were in effect prior to that.

The ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth in the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 1966, the ADB is owned by 69 members, 49 of which are from the Asia-Pacific region.