AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoTransport & Trade Corridors: Azerbaijan’s cargo transit surged to over 9.1m tonnes in Jan–Jul 2026, up 11.6% year-on-year, as East-West and North-South corridor projects and port capacity upgrades keep the Middle Corridor competitive. Caspian Logistics: Alat Port and Turkmenbashi are deepening coordination, aiming to make Caspian crossings work as one integrated logistics system rather than separate legs. Energy & Gas Flows: Azerbaijan became Türkiye’s top pipeline gas supplier in June, sending about 1.01 bcm—overtaking Iran and Russia—while Türkiye’s total gas imports fell slightly. AI & Digital Economy: Baku is in talks with China’s CITIC Group on an AI computing platform for up to 1 GW, with possible financing and build/operate roles. Food Inflation Pressure: Food, beverages and tobacco now take about 50% of Azerbaijani household spending, highlighting cost-of-living strain. EU on Peace Progress: The EU points to lifted trade/transit restrictions and more contacts under the Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization track, while urging the peace deal to be signed and ratified. Regional Business Links: Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan plan a Tashkent interregional forum on Aug 22 to expand trade, investment and joint projects.
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