AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRegional Trade & Agriculture: Azerbaijan’s tomato exports rose nearly 10% to $163.8m in Jan–Jun 2026, with June alone up 25% to $44m, keeping tomatoes as the top non-oil export. Defense Tech Exports: HAVELSAN transferred its HvBS command-and-control system to the Azerbaijani Air Forces, boosting shared operational picture and faster decision-making. Payments Security: Azerbaijan introduced limits on card-to-card transfers from Aug 1—max 5 transactions per day and a monthly cap of 20,000 manats—aimed at strengthening digital payment security and transparency. Karabakh/East Zangezur Investment Climate: Incentives and special financial mechanisms are attracting projects in Karabakh and East Zangezur, with resident companies already operating in economic zones like Araz Valley. Energy Infrastructure Milestone: SOCAR said 130.4 bcm of gas has been transported via the Baku–Tbilisi–Erzurum South Caucasus Pipeline since Aug 1, 2021. Monetary Policy Watch: The Central Bank kept the USD rate at 1.7000 manats in the latest official exchange rates. Humanitarian Safety: ANAMA reported a demining worker injured in a landmine blast in Khojavand; his condition is satisfactory.
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