AI & Telecom: Azercell and Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched a technology platform to train and optimize large language models in Azerbaijani, aiming to speed up AI for a language with limited digital datasets. Energy & EU Policy: Azerbaijan’s Deputy Energy Minister said EU decarbonisation is pushing Baku to ask for more flexible, business-friendly energy regulations as ties with Brussels deepen. Trade & Investment: AZPROMO met German business leaders to discuss investment climate, connectivity and a possible Azerbaijan–Germany Business Council, with green energy and tech transfer on the agenda. Green Growth & Environment: World Environment Day is being marked in Azerbaijan with events tied to climate- and nature-friendly development, while Azerbaijan also highlights methane reduction and green growth priorities. Regional Connectivity (TRIPP): The U.S. and Armenia released the TRIPP implementation framework, outlining multimodal transit linking Azerbaijan’s main territory and Nakhchivan via Armenia, tied to the Trans-Caspian route. Maritime Incident: Azerbaijan reported five Azerbaijani sailors killed after drone attacks on cargo ships in the Sea of Azov, with three injured; Baku said it was coordinating with relevant authorities. Markets: Gold and silver prices fell on COMEX amid shifting investor sentiment.