Latest news in Azerbaijan? September 12th, 2026

Diplomatic Visit to Karabakh and Eastern Zangazur Members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan visited the Aghdara and Kalbajar districts as part of an official tour organized by Azerbaijani authorities. Accompanied by Presidential Aide Hikmet Hajiyev, the foreign envoys inspected regional reconstruction projects and historical sites, including the Gandzasar Monastery Complex in Aghdara. During the tour, Azerbaijani officials reiterated their commitment to the preservation and restoration of cultural and historical heritage across the region. AzerNews+ 1Regional Peace Process and Statements Following recent high-level diplomatic contacts between Baku and Yerevan, Azerbaijani officials marked the ongoing progress toward formalizing cross-border relations. Presidential representative Hikmet Hajiyev noted that Azerbaijan views the active conflict phase as concluded, pointing to ongoing focus on the demarcation process and cross-regional infrastructure projects, notably transport corridors involving Nakhchivan. Trend News AgencyRegional Aviation and Infrastructure Cooperation Azerbaijan’s air navigation service provider (AZANS) announced steps to enhance regional civil aviation links and coordination within regional airspace frameworks. report.azEnergy Sector Developments Following bilateral discussions during the Azerbaijan-Türkiye Energy Forum held in Baku, energy authorities highlighted ongoing initiatives to link regional power networks and advance energy export channels through the Middle Corridor toward Europe.