
Organised by the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan, the forum gathered nearly 300 participants from around 50 countries.

The two governments also broadened cooperation on critical minerals, defence, digital payments and transport.

Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev signed a Treaty on Eternal Friendship in Tashkent and launched new projects in banking, energy, tourism and mining.

The man, a dual British and Azerbaijani national, is being held in Cyprus while extradition proceedings are underway.

The European Commission's Special Envoy on the Cyprus issue visited Cyprus for talks with the leaders of both sides following UN chief Guterrer's own visit to the divided country.

The UN-Secretary General did not announce a timeline for the talks, and insisted that it would depend on "adequate preparation" and progress in matters such as confidence-building measures.

The wildfire reignited overnight and spread across southern Paros. 66 firefighters and seven aircraft are operating, while fresh reinforcements are reaching the island ahead of stronger winds forecast for Wednesday.

The UN Secretary-General reaffirmed his commitment to supporting renewed negotiations after separate meetings with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman.

Italy, Spain, Romania and North Macedonia also reported locally acquired cases of West Nile virus infection.

In Uzbekistan, EBRD-backed solar and battery projects are helping finance rising electricity demand.

Uzbekistan is aiming to move from outsourcing into higher-value services, using its young workforce, energy resources and digital infrastructure to attract investment.