Mountainous terrain, spas, historical sites, an attractive seacoast and cave settlements are the chief attractions of Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan will appeal to travelers who are looking for something truly different, who are accustomed to travel in the former Soviet Union and who enjoy roughing things a bit. Don't go expecting varied shopping, nightlife, deluxe accommodations or a relaxing vacation.
Punishing Russia could prove costly Asia Times Punishing Russia could prove costly By Mikhail Molchanov On the eve of his visit to Ukraine, David Miliband, Britain's foreign secretary, said he wanted to forge "the widest possible coalition...
Medvedev seeks support on Georgia conflict at Tajikistan summit New Kerala Moscow, : Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said his country was seeking support from the leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation on its armed conflict with Georgia.
Russia wins backing from China, Central Asia over Georgia Khaleej Times Russia won support Thursday from China and Central Asian states in its standoff with the West over the Georgia conflict as the European Union said it was weighing sanctions against Moscow.
Georgian Crisis Casts Shadow Over Central Asian Summit Morning Star ... and Chinese President Hu Jintao joined Central Asian leaders Thursday in the Tajik capital for a summit overshadowed by Moscow's standoff with the West.
Hanjin Group to Invest in Uzbekistan as Logistics Center Chosun Hanjin Group, the parent conglomerate of Korean Air, will invest massively in Uzbekistan to convert it into a hub for transporting goods and passengers in Central Asia. Hanjin on Wednesday said it...
Two Canadians confirmed dead in Kyrgyzstan plane crash People's Daily Two Canadians were among the 68 people that were killed in a plane crash in Kyrgyzstan on Sunday, Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed. Authorities in Kyrgyzstan have officially...
Azerbaijan Republic considers oil transfer through Iran IRNA Iran "First News" a Non-governmental news agency reported here Wednesday that Azerbaijan Republic is considering the issue of transferring its oil to the world market through Iran. The news source...
China to Build Hydro Power Plant in Tajikistan Planet Ark China will build a US$300 million hydroelectric power plant in neighbouring Tajikistan to help alleviate frequent energy shortages in the Central Asian nation...
Chinese, Tajik presidents hold talks on bilateral ties China Daily Tajik President Emomali Rakhmon and visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao pledged to push forward the good-neighborly and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two sides on Wednesday.
China to further mining, agricultural co-op with Tajikistan People's Daily China will expand cooperation with Tajikistan in such fields as mining and agriculture in a bid to further bilateral ties, visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao said here Wednesday . Sino-Tajik...
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