AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFilm & Tourism: Jackie Chan has arrived in Baku to shoot scenes for “Armour of God 4: Ultimatum,” with production split between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan and filming planned at Icherisheher, Highland Park, the Baku Funicular, Green Theatre and Fountain Square—another boost for regional screen cooperation. Cinema Culture: Azerbaijan Cinema Day celebrations continue with an open-air screening of the classic comedy “A Road Story” at Seaside National Park, with “Ulduz” set for Aug. 8. Music & Heritage: The 15th Gabala International Music Festival wrapped with a star-studded closing concert featuring Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra performances and guest artists from multiple countries. Media Policy: Azerbaijan will develop simplified customs clearance for materials meant for media use (audiovisual, print, online and news agencies), following a presidential decree. Arts & Courts: A Baku court postponed the hearing in the case of Hürriyyət editor-in-chief Vugar Mamedov due to health concerns. Diplomacy for Peace: OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ignazio Cassis met Azerbaijan’s FM Jeyhun Bayramov, welcoming progress toward an Azerbaijan-Armenia peace agreement. Cultural Event in Shusha: “The Ashig of the Word – The Ashig of the Saz” honored Ashig Alasgar on the 100th anniversary of his death as part of Vagif Poetry Days.
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