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Medicines and other supplies were delivered yesterday and today through Lachin, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) told APA.
"Discussions are underway on the restoration o the other operations," noted in the information.
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Source: Azeri-Press News Agency
Sources in the Japanese government say it has decided to accept around 10 to 20 wounded soldiers from Ukraine per year as part of programs to support the country, NHK reports.
The government made the decision after receiving a request from Ukraine for such support.
Japan has so far provided Ukraine with bulletproof vests, helmets and other supplies.
Sources told NHK that it plans to accept two soldiers at the Self-Defense Force Central Hospital in Tokyo by a mid-June as an initial step.
The sources say the government is due to have the capability to accept around 10 to 20 soldiers per year if things go as planned.
The two soldiers expected to come to Japan have suffered serious injuries involving lower limb amputation. The sources say the injuries are assumed to require treatment lasting a month or two, including rehabilitation.
The cost per person is estimated at about 15,000 to 30,000 US dollars, including expenses for hospitalization, prosthetic legs and travel.
Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency
Azerbaijan's "Zangilan" tanker has been launched for the next stage of construction, Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov wrote on Twitter, Trend reports.
As the minister noted, this versatile ship is the fourth oil tanker under construction at the Baku Shipyard, and the second tanker designed for carrying petrochemical products.
"The construction of this tanker is a significant contribution to the implementation of transit cargo transportation through Azerbaijan's territory. It also aids in the successful execution of oil and gas projects and the development of the local shipbuilding industry," the publication says.
The "Zangilan" tanker was launched in Azerbaijan, it is being built at the Baku Shipyard LLC by order of the Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO).
The length of the tanker is 141 meters, the width - 16.9 meters, height – six meters. The dead weight of the tanker at sea is 8,009 tons, the vessel is equipped with the most modern equipment, including two main engines of 1200 kW each, cargo pumps, a ventilation system, navigation devices and a separator. The speed of the vessel can reach 10 knots per hour. It has six cargo tanks with a total capacity of 9,212 cubic meters.
Source: Trend News Agency
The loan portfolio of Azerbaijan’s PASHA Bank in 2022 increased by nine percent from two billion manat ($1.18 billion) to 2.28 billion manat ($1.3 billion), CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of PASHA Bank Javid Guliyev said at a press conference on the results of 2022, Trend reports.
"The total share of the bank's loan portfolio among the country's banks is 25 percent. Besides, 99 percent of the bank's operations were executed in the digital environment. Payments also increased by 32 percent, and non-cash payments grew by 36 percent, and payments in foreign currency grew by 30 percent." Guliyev noted.
He added that corporate banking is a priority area of activity for PASHA Bank.
Source: Trend News Agency
PASHA Bank has provided financial support to clients operating in the liberated territories of Azerbaijan in the amount of 132 million manat ($77.6 million), Javid Guliyev, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of the bank, said at a press conference dedicated to the results of 2022, Trend reports.
According to Guliyev, support was also provided to startup projects.
"For the first time in Azerbaijan, a financial instrument for leasing real estate has been launched. Also in 2022, special bank cards were introduced for customers in the industrial sector," he said.
Source: Trend News Agency
PASHA Bank's Cybersecurity Center received a high international rating in 2022, Javid Guliyev, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of PASHA Bank, said at a press conference dedicated to the results of 2022, Trend reports.
According to him, the Cybersecurity Center was established in the bank in 2022.
"It operates 24/7. Our center has been highly appreciated by the international organization and its compliance with international standards has been confirmed," Guliyev said.
Guliyev pointed out that the bank is committed to introducing the best technologies to meet the needs of its customers and comply with international standards.
Source: Trend News Agency
The delegation led by the Chairman of the Board of the Sustainable and Operational Social Provision Agency (DOST) under the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection Farid Mammadov is on a visit to Moldova, the Ministry told APA.
The purpose of the visit is to introduce the DOST concept, which is the main element of the reforms implemented in the field of social protection in Azerbaijan, as well as to exchange experience with Moldovan counterparts in this field.
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There was a meeting with the delegation led by the Minister of Labour and Social Protection of Moldova Alexei Buzu. At the meeting, A. Buzu said that efforts were made to develop cooperation in the social field between Moldova and Azerbaijan. He pointed out that they attach special importance to the experience of the DOST, as well as the study and application of Azerbaijan's experience in the field of providing social services from a single platform and in an automated manner.
F. Mammadov informed the participants of the event about the DOST concept, the principles of service organization with the "single window system" , the results of activities in this area, and the importance of social services. The DOST concept was widely presented at the meeting.
Source: Azeri-Press News Agency
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received Secretary-General of the International Civil Defence Organization Njoupouo Yap Mariatou, APA reports.
President Ilham Aliyev noted that Njoupouo Yap Mariatou's visit to Azerbaijan had contributed to the expansion of the cooperation between the country and the International Civil Defense Organization, and provided a good opportunity to exchange views on the prospects of relations.
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Njoupouo Yap Mariatou, first of all, said she was pleased to participate as an honored guest in the operational-tactical training organized by the Ministry of Emergency Situations on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev.
Emphasizing that Heydar Aliyev is an outstanding statesman and politician, the Secretary-General of the Civil Defense Organization underlined that President Ilham Aliyev is successfully continuing his policy by ensuring stability and dynamic development in the country. The Secretary-General said they appreciate Azerbaijani President’s activity towards ensuring lasting peace and stability in the region, adding this is President Ilham Aliyev’s valuable contribution to Azerbaijan and the region. Njoupouo Yap Mariatou pointed out that the organization had commended the assistance Azerbaijan provided to Türkiye in the aftermath of the earthquake.
The head of the state informed the Secretary-General about the construction of 1000 houses by Azerbaijan in Turkish city of Kahramanmaras.
Njoupouo Yap Mariatou said that Azerbaijan, as a member of the International Civil Defense Organization since 1993, is one of the countries to be actively engaged in civil defense promotion initiatives and to contribute to the cooperation as part of the organization's capacity-building programs. Njoupouo Yap Mariatou hailed Azerbaijan’s re-election as a member of the Executive Council for another 4-year term during the last session of the General Assembly held in 2022.
The Secretary-General of the International Civil Defence Organization expressed confidence that his visit would give impetus to further development and strengthening of the cooperation between Azerbaijan and the organization.
The head of state noted that Armenians killed Azerbaijani civilians by firing ballistic missiles during the Patriotic War and at the same time, attacked the country’s energy facilities. President Ilham Aliyev provided insight into the ongoing large-scale reconstruction works in Azerbaijan’s territories liberated from the occupation.
The head of state recalled Azerbaijan’s support to the World Health Organization during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that this is yet another example of Azerbaijan's active participation in international initiatives. President Ilham Aliyev noted that Azerbaijan had established close cooperation with African countries during the country’s Non-Aligned Movement chairmanship.
During the conversation, they exchanged views on the climate change.
The Secretary-General of the International Civil Defense Organization presented the head of state with a keepsake.
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President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received Secretary-General of the International Civil Defence Organization Njoupouo Yap Mariatou, APA reports.
Source: Azeri-Press News Agency
The US will defend Japan by any means including nuclear weapons, US President Joe Biden reaffirmed Washington's decision during his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Hiroshima, APA reports citing Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Source: Azeri-Press News Agency