Azerbaijan’s Azeri-Press Agency (APA) is marking the 22nd anniversary of its establishment, having grown into one of the country’s leading news organisations.
The agency was officially registered with Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Justice on 8 January 2004 and began operations on 16 November that year.
APA publishes news in five languages — Azerbaijani, Russian, English, Persian and French — covering developments in Azerbaijan and across the wider region and the world.
Its reporting spans politics, economics, society, culture and sport, alongside analysis of major domestic and international developments.
The agency's editorial approach is based on speed, accuracy and impartiality. It maintains partnerships with international news organisations, television broadcasters and other media institutions through information-sharing agreements.
APA operates a network of regional offices across Azerbaijan, as well as bureaux in several foreign countries. Over the years, it has conducted exclusive interviews with numerous heads of state and government, senior ministers and officials from international organisations, including institutions within the United Nations system.
A key part of the agency's operations is APA-Economics, a specialised service providing economic news, analysis and market intelligence.
The service covers developments in industry, energy, agriculture, finance, information and communications technology, infrastructure and social policy, offering readers regular assessments of economic trends in Azerbaijan and internationally.
APA-Economics has also played a role in developing financial sector rankings in Azerbaijan, publishing comparative assessments of banks, insurance companies and stock market participants. These rankings have become reference points for readers and financial industry professionals.
Over its 22-year history, APA has expanded its multilingual coverage, international partnerships and specialised reporting services, establishing a presence in Azerbaijan's national media landscape.
The agency publishes its news and analysis through its official website, www.apa.az.
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