AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAzerbaijan-UK Business Push: Baku hosted the 8th Azerbaijan–UK Joint Intergovernmental Commission, with talks spanning trade, energy, transport, digital infrastructure and more; the UK was again flagged as Azerbaijan’s biggest foreign investor, and new cooperation documents were signed on green energy, connectivity and urban mobility. Digital Public Finance: The Finance Ministry met the Digital Cooperation Organization to discuss financing for Azerbaijan’s digital priorities and reforms to digitalize public financial management. Middle Corridor Momentum: A World Bank-linked assessment says the Trans-Caspian “Middle Corridor” could sharply boost Asia-Europe freight by 2040, but warns border delays and fragmented procedures still hold it back—pointing to the need for unified digital systems. Gas Supply Talks: Germany’s VNG is seeking a 15–20 year deal to deepen SOCAR gas imports. Black Sea Shipping Disruption: Drone attacks off Bulgaria and Romania sank or damaged Turkish-owned vessels, triggering EU condemnation and renewed security concerns for regional trade routes. Banking & SME Support: BSTDB signed a EUR 25m SME facility with Basisbank to expand investment and working-capital financing for Georgian businesses.
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