Seminar on Expansion of Azerbaijani-American Trade Relations to Be Held

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), the nation's flagship carrier, has played a pivotal role in connecting the country to the world. Yet, its history is marred by a series of tragic incidents that highlight the complexities and challenges of maintaining aviation safety in a rapidly modernizing industry.

Azerbaijan Railways will launch daily passenger train services on the Baku-Balakyan-Baku route starting January 3, with sleeper cars designed for overnight travel. Trains will depart Baku at 23:50 and Balakyan at 22:10 (from December 4), stopping at Sheki, Gakh, Zagatala, and four intermediate stations, the company announced.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree introducing amendments to the "Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan" law. The decree, issued on December 24, 2024, follows the implementation of changes under the law of November 7, 2024, and aims to ensure their practical application.

Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone (SW AFEZCO) has entered a transformative stage in its development, signing a pivotal agreement with FF Construction for the design and construction of the Silk Way Cargo Village in the Alat Free Economic Zone (AFEZ). This ambitious project includes the planning, engineering, and building of three cornerstone facilities that will underpin the Cargo Village: an air traffic control center, a business aviation terminal, and a fire station.