Latest news in Azerbaijan? September 20th, 2026

Here are the latest news updates from Azerbaijan for September 20, 2026:

• State Sovereignty Day: Azerbaijan is officially observing State Sovereignty Day on September 20, marking the anniversary of the restoration of full state sovereignty over its Karabakh region. President Ilham Aliyev and state institutions released statements emphasizing the historic significance of the day, regional peace opportunities, and ongoing reconstruction efforts in liberated territories.

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• Foreign Minister’s Visit to the US: Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeyhun Bayramov, departed for a working visit to New York to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

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• Cultural and Regional Events: The 5th Shamakhi Grape and Wine Festival is currently underway in the Meysari village of Shamakhi, featuring local cultural programs, exhibitions, and concerts. Additionally, Baku is hosting the opening ceremony of the 1st Kurultai of Composers of the Turkic World.

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