AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAzerbaijan–Slovakia Momentum: Slovakia’s National Council Speaker Richard Raši says Slovak firms are joining Azerbaijan’s “smart village” work in Aghdam and that direct Bratislava–Baku flights will start in October, signaling a deeper European business and people-to-people push. Central Bank & ADB Talks: Azerbaijan’s Central Bank First Deputy met the Asian Development Bank on financial-sector reforms, green finance, and technical assistance—another step in tightening policy cooperation. WUF13 Build-Up: Azerbaijan declared 2026 the “Year of Urban Planning and Architecture” ahead of WUF13 in Baku, while the WUF13 festival wrapped up and the Olympic Stadium site is in the final stretch. Energy Deal Flow: SOCAR and bp discussions in Uzbekistan highlighted new energy projects and a SOCAR representative office plan, as BP expands in Central Asia with Uzbekistan exploration stakes. Investor Interest: ABB Bank bond subscriptions closed with demand over three times the offer. Regional Trade Thaw: Turkey says bureaucratic steps for direct trade with Armenia are complete, with border opening work continuing.
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