Agriculture Push: Azerbaijan unveiled its 2026–2030 state program for agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, aiming to boost food independence and shift support toward output and processing. IsDB in Baku: Preparations are under way for the 2026 IsDB Group Annual Meetings (16–19 June), with a startup pitch competition bootcamp starting 14 June and results due 17 June. US-Azerbaijan Dealmaking: Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met U.S. DFC CEO Ben Blak to expand investment and transit cooperation, including implementation of the TRIPP connectivity project. Logistics Upgrade: Alat Free Economic Zone’s cargo airport is set for next year, reinforcing Azerbaijan’s push to move from transit to high-value supply-chain services. Finance Tech: Azerbaijan’s Central Bank discussed using AI and digital tools for financial supervision with Kazakhstan’s financial regulator. Competition Policy: Turkic states’ antitrust leaders met in Shusha, agreeing on joint priorities, a sectoral investigation and new working groups. Energy Watch: Azeri Light crude fell about 6.6% to $90.5/bbl amid global market weakness. Health & Society: Azerbaijan plans two new blood bank branches in Karabakh and East Zangezur, as donor numbers rise. Regional Links: Azerbaijan and Bulgaria discussed energy cooperation, including the green energy corridor and SOCAR gas supplies. Azerbaijan–North Flights: Talks on charter flights linking Azerbaijan with the north are at an advanced stage, with tourism, trade and education cited as key benefits.