Aug. 14
Azerbaijan in top 5 countries with the easiest visa procedure
Until recently, Azerbaijan was a stalwart on 'Hardest Visa to Get' list, Wanderlust travel magazine reported. Getting a visa to visit the country was a long and torturous process with no guarantee of success. Then the authorities introduced an electronic visa,
Overnight, the whole process of getting a visa to Azerbaijan was hugely simplified. Everything is done online and the visa is issued after only 2-4 days. The fees are significantly lower too.
According to the magazine, the second place took Cambodia. Cambodia has joined the modern world and introduced an electronic visa too, again making the process simpler and faster. The application only takes 2-3 days and the visa is emailed to you once it’s issued.
Crossing into the country from Vietnam, Laos or Thailand? Not a problem. Cambodian visas can be obtained on arrival at most major border crossings.
Sri Lanka is the third country with the easiest visa procedure. Whether you’re heading to one of its golden beaches or one of its acclaimed National Parks, getting into Sri Lanka has never been easier.
Simply fill in an online form and press 'Enter'. Your Sri Lankan E-Visa will generally be issued within 24 hours, without hassles, interviews or letters.
The fourth is Tajikistan. Last year, Tajikistan introduced an E-visa, simplifying the application process to the point where you can submit your application online with just a copy of your passport.
With one quick stroke, tiresome visits to your local Tajikistan embassy were done away with. The visa is issued in 1-3 days. All you have to do is print it out and take it with you on your trip. Simple and easy, exactly as it should be.
According to the magazine the last place took Vietnam. How’s this for easy? UK citizens travelling to Vietnam for under 15 days don't need a visa at all. Simply turn up and you’ll be issued an entry stamp on the spot.
Planning to stay in Vietnam a little longer? Visitors who plan to explore the country for up to 30 days can apply for an electronic visa. The processing time is only 1-2 days and the whole process is done online.
Aug. 15
Azerbaijan, Hungary implement major joint agricultural project
On August 15, Azerbaijan’s Khizi district hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a greenhouse complex, to be jointly built by Azerbaijani CTC Holding and Hungarian companies, the Embassy of Hungary in Baku said.
The greenhouse complex worth 17.2 million euros will be located on the territory of 210,000 square meters. The project will be financed by the Hungarian Export-Import Bank.
“Currently, this is the largest joint Azerbaijani-Hungarian agricultural project,” said the Embassy.
Kesz International Kft. will be a contractor for the project of the greenhouse complex construction.
Azerbaijan’s trade turnover with Hungary amounted to about $20 million in January-July 2017, according to Azerbaijan’s State Customs Committee.
Former UN Secretary General hails Azerbaijan’s contribution to global peace
Azerbaijan’s contribution to the establishment of global peace is praiseworthy, said former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon as he met with Deputy Speaker of Azerbaijan`s Parliament, Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Environment Valeh Alasgarov.
He said that he met with President Ilham Aliyev during his tenure in the UN. Ban Ki-moon hailed development of Azerbaijan since his 2006 visit here.
“We arrived in Baku to take part in the World Scout Conference. The Republic of Korea will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Scout Movement in 2020.” He expressed his confidence that Azerbaijan will support Korea`s bid to host the 2022 World Scout Conference.
Alasgarov underlined the importance of the World Scout Conference 2017 being held in Azerbaijan, which will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its National Scout Movement in December. He said that despite being a young state, Azerbaijan has great experience in organizing important international events.
Aug. 16
Association of Persimmon Producers & Exporters created in Azerbaijan
Association of Persimmon Producers and Exporters has been created in Azerbaijan, the country’s Economy Ministry said.
According to the ministry, the Association has been created at the initiative of entrepreneurs and with the support of the Economy Ministry.
“Increasing the production of competitive and export-oriented products, as well as expanding exports are our priority areas. From this point of view, the presidential decree, dated October 5, 2016, for promoting the ‘Made in Azerbaijan’ brand is playing a special role,” said Yusif Abdullayev, vice president of the Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Foundation (AZPROMO).
He made the remarks at the event dedicated to the Association’s establishment in Goychay district of Azerbaijan.
The event, organized with the support of the Economy Ministry, AZPROMO and Executive Power of Goychay district, was attended by almost 50 entrepreneurs involved in the production and export of persimmon.
Aug. 17
Azerbaijan’s honorary consul meets MPs from Western Australia
Azerbaijan’s Honorary Consul in Australia Aydan Rzayeva had a meeting with parliament members from the Western Australia.
The meeting was also attended by John Hammond, head of the Azerbaijan-Australia Friendship Society.
Western Australia’s Minister for Seniors and Ageing, Volunteering, Sport and Recreation Mick Murray, Shadow Minister for Environment and Water Steven Thomas, as well as Minister for Emergency Services and Corrective Services Francis Logan were among the meeting’s participants.
Current and future cooperation between the two countries, as well as trade and economic relations and social issues were discussed at the meeting.
Aug. 18
Azerbaijan prepares a plan for seismic surveys of the Greater Caucasus
The Republican Center of the Seismological Service (RTSS) has presented to the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan (ANAS) a grant plan for the research of seismotectonic features of the Greater Caucasus region.
A similar plan was also prepared and presented to the Russian Academy of Sciences by the Physics of the Earth Institute.
"It is expected that the responses to the documents considered by the parties will be adopted in the fourth quarter of this year," the RCSS said.
Azerbaijan and Russia will conduct these studies jointly. Related works envisage conduction of the seismic tomography studies of great depths and studies of the seismotectonic features of the Southern Slope of the Greater Caucasus, including the identification of earthquakes’ epicenters.
The project will start after the financing issues are resolved and will be financed by both the Azerbaijani and Russian sides. In the future, the issue of other countries’ participation in the project may also be considered.
Aug. 19
President Ilham Aliyev: In terms of road infrastructure, Azerbaijan is currently in one of leading places on world scale
Great attention is being paid to road projects in Azerbaijan, the country’s President Ilham Aliyev said. He made the remarks at the opening of Samukh-Fuzuli-Lak-Alibayramli-Garabaghlar-Chobanabdalli-Samukh highway.
“It is possible to say that all our main roads have been built at the most modern level,” he said. “A beautiful four-lane road has been laid from Baku to Ganja. There is a two-lane road from Ganja to the border with Georgia, which is also good. We are thinking of expanding it to four lanes. Major funds are invested in highways, intercity roads in the southern and northern directions, and rural roads. We are doing this for people to take advantage of these opportunities.”
“This year, roads are being laid to hundreds of villages in our country,” Ilham Aliyev noted. “The conditional name of this project is "Forty roads". It consists of 40 projects, but each project covers several villages. For example, one project covers 11 villages and another five. In other words, the "Forty roads" project covers hundreds of villages during the year. Next year we will cover even more villages. Thus, there shouldn’t be a single unrepaired rural road in our country. Projects of the main roads are almost over. Most of the intercity roads have been built. Roads are now laid among villages. In terms of the road infrastructure, Azerbaijan is currently in one of the leading places on a world scale.”
President Ilham Aliyev views Samukh Agroenergy Residential Complex
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev viewed Samukh Agroenergy Residential Complex.
Chairman of the State Agency on Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources Akim Badalov informed the head of state of the complex. He said the project is scheduled to be completely implemented in 10-12 years.
The project will see the creation of energy production areas based on alternative and renewable energy sources, as well as the building of a modern residential complex for employees working here. The complex will feature 31 MVt and 48 MVt hybrid power stations, cultivated areas and gardens, greenhouses, cattle breeding, poultry, fish and bee farms, a meat plant and a dairy, a feed plant, a logistics center and a residential building.
Aug. 20
President Ilham Aliyev arrives in Shamkir district for visit
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived in Shamkir district for a visit.
The head of state first laid flowers at a statue of national leader Heydar Aliyev in the center of the city of Shamkir.
Head of Shamkir District Executive Authority Alimpasha Mammadov informed President Ilham Aliyev about the landscaping work carried out around the statue, and the works done in the district.
President Ilham Aliyev views Museum of History and Local Lore in Shamkir after major overhaul
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev familiarized himself with the conditions created at the newly renovated Museum of History and Local Lore in Shamkir.
The museum features exhibits reflecting both the history of Azerbaijan and Shamkir.
The head of state was informed that the major reconstruction and repair work started here in April, 2015, and ended in November, 2016.
There are photos reflecting national leader Heydar Aliyev`s and President Ilham Aliyev`s visits to Shamkir.
President Ilham Aliyev toured the museum, and viewed the exhibits.
Museum of History and Local Lore occupies a total area of 0.26 hectares. The two-storey building of the museum covers an area of 800 square metres.
Statues of different movie characters were installed in the “Open Museum”, which is located in the courtyard of the building. The modern lighting system was installed and green areas were laid out here.
President Ilham Aliyev attends opening of Shamkir-Yeni Goycha-Dagh Jayir highway
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of Shamkir-Yeni Goycha-Dagh Jayir highway.
Chairman of Azeravtoyol Open Joint Stock Company Saleh Mammadov informed the head of state about the technical indicators of the road.
The highway was built under President Ilham Aliyev`s order signed in 2014. The road links 7 settlements with the population of 5,000 people. The two-lane highway is 31 km in length and 7 metres in width.
President Ilham Aliyev cut the ribbon symbolizing the official opening of the road.
President Ilham Aliyev inaugurates drinking water supply project in Gadabay
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended a ceremony to launch a drinking water supply project in the city of Gadabay.
Prior to the ceremony, the head of state met with representatives of local public.
On behalf of the district public, Malahat Aliyeva and Tofig Mirzayev thanked President Ilham Aliyev for his attention and care.
President Ilham Aliyev then viewed the stands reflecting the technical and economic indicators of the works done under the project “Reconstruction of drinking water supply and sewerage systems in the city of Gadabay”.
Chairman of Azersu Open Joint Stock Company Gorkhmaz Huseynov informed the head of state about the works done here.
The project is being implemented as part of the “National water supply and sewerage program in six districts of Azerbaijan” project co-funded by the Azerbaijani government and the Islamic Development Bank. The project is designed to improve the use of drinking water and sewerage services for 12,000 people in Gadabay with perspective development in 2035.
The head of state was informed that sewerage system was also established in the city of Gadabay for the first time. Under the project 47.5 km sewerage system and 1.5 km sewerage collector were built. Totally 23,000 people will benefit from this project in the future.
President Ilham Aliyev pressed a button to launch the drinking water supply system.
Then a photo was taken.
President Ilham Aliyev inaugurates Heydar Aliyev Center in Gadabay
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of Heydar Aliyev Center in Gadabay.
The head of state cut the ribbon symbolizing the official opening of Heydar Aliyev Center.
Photo stands reflecting national leader Heydar Aliyev`s and President Ilham Aliyev`s visits to Gadabay district were installed in the foyer of the center. The flagpole here stands 70 metres in height.
Heydar Aliyev Center occupies an area of more than 3,500 square metres. The center displays materials, historical documents and photos highlighting different periods of national leader Heydar Aliyev's life and multifaceted statehood activity.
The center houses a dance hall, an electronic library and a 242-seat conference hall.
President Ilham Aliyev launches Gadabay electrical substation
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of 110/35/10 kV Gadabay electrical substation.
Chairman of Azerishig Open Joint Stock Company Baba Rzayev informed the head of state about the work done here.
The 35/10 kV Gadabay substation was also reconstructed. Transformers with a capacity of 6.3 MVA were installed in the substation.
There are photo stands reflecting national leader Heydar Aliyev`s and President Ilham Aliyev`s services to the development of electric power industry in the country.
President Ilham Aliyev launched the substation.
President Ilham Aliyev attends opening of lemonade plant in Gadabay
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of a lemonade plant of Gadabay Mineral Waters LLC.
The head of state toured the facility.
Along with the domestic market, the products manufactured by Gadabay Mineral Water Plant, operating since 2010, are also exported to Russia and Bahrain. The products are planned to be exported to several more countries in the near future. The plant creates nearly 120 jobs.
President Ilham Aliyev launched the facility.
President Ilham Aliyev attends inauguration of Logistics Center of Shamkir Agropark
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of the Logistics Center of Shamkir Agropark.
The foundation stone of Shamkir Agropark was laid by President Ilham Aliyev in 2014.
President Ilham Aliyev launched the Logistics Center.
The National Fund for Entrepreneurship Support of the Ministry of Economy allocated low interest loans of 22.7 million manats for the projects implemented in “Shamkir Agropark”, whose total cost is more than 100 million manats.
There are a law, finance, business development department, and a medical point in the administrative building of the center.
The Logistics Center, which occupies an area of 12.3 hectares, is 254 metres in length and 141 metres in width. The production area covers 3.9 hectares.
The Logistics Center of Shamkir Agropark has a laboratory, which was supplied with modern equipment.
71 ULO refrigerated storages, made by the leading Italian company, with a capacity of 24,000 tons each were installed in the center.
The head of state was also informed about the work done in the territory of the Jeyranchol massif of the Agropark. The Jeyranchol creates 35 permanent and 200 seasonal jobs. A two-storey office building with a total area of 260 square meters was constructed here.
The Volunteer Village of the Agropark occupies a total area of 604 hectares.
At present 179 people work at the Logistics Center with an average monthly salary of 600 manats.
President Ilham Aliyev opens Shamkir branch of “Azerkhalcha” OJSC
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration of the Shamkir branch of “Azerkhalcha” Open Joint Stock Company.
The head of state cut the ribbon symbolizing the official opening of the branch.
The construction of the building of the Shamkir branch started in 2016, and ended in 2017. The building occupies a total area of 1100 square meters. 150 weavers and 12 administrative and other staff will be employed in the branch. The building consists of a textile workshop, an artist room, a warehouse, a canteen, a medical point and a sales room.
After touring the branch, President Ilham Aliyev met with carpet-weavers.
Then a photo was taken.
President, Supreme Commander Ilham Aliyev views Mobile Field Surgical Hospital of Defense Ministry
As part of his visit to Shamkir district, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander Ilham Aliyev visited the Mobile Field Surgical Hospital of the Ministry of Defense.
At the instructions of President, Supreme Commander Ilham Aliyev, the Mobile Field Surgical Hospital, supplied with the latest medical equipment, was purchased for the Armed Forces from “Turmaks” company of the Republic of Turkey in 2013. The Mobile Hospital, which consists of 8 containers and 9 tents, allows to conduct up to 100 surgical operations per day.
First Deputy Defense Minister, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, colonel-general Najmaddin Sadikov reported to President, Supreme Commander Ilham Aliyev.
The hospital, which occupies 2,500 square meters, is capable of providing medical services to up to 150 patients a day. There are also 2 treatment, 2 intensive therapeutic blocks and 6 treatment tents with 8 beds each. The hospital is equipped with a staff dormitory, a pharmacy, a kitchen and a bathroom.
President Ilham Aliyev attends opening of Shamkir Automated Management, Control Center of “Azerishig” OJSC
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration of Shamkir Automated Management and Control Center of “Azerishig” Open Joint Stock Company.
The head of state cut the ribbon symbolizing the official opening of the center.
There are photo stands reflecting national leader Heydar Aliyev`s and President Ilham Aliyev`s services to the development of electric power industry in the country.
Chairman of Azerishig OJSC Baba Rzayev informed the head of state about the center.
President Ilham Aliyev viewed the first automated management and control project of 10/0,4 kV low voltage network in the country.
The head of state launched the system.
President Ilham Aliyev was also informed about the work done in Shamkir Electric Network in recent years.
Then a photo was taken.