AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIran Sanctions Watch: US Treasury’s “economic onslaught” against Iran is meeting resistance, with major trade and finance links still operating via hubs like Dubai and routes that include Azerbaijan—while the UAE-based Banque Misr plan reportedly landed below earlier hype. SCO Summit in Bishkek: Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev is set to attend the Sept 1 Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit alongside Xi, Putin, Modi and others, keeping regional connectivity and security on the agenda. Azerbaijan FX: The manat held steady vs the dollar (1.7000 AZN per $1 on a weekly weighted average), with mixed moves against the euro, ruble and lira. Gold & Metals: Azerbaijan’s gold price dipped over Aug 24–28, while silver and platinum averaged higher week-on-week. Energy Exports: AzerEnerji reported $7.5m in exports for Jan–Jul 2026 (+87.5% y/y). Transport Support for SMEs: AYNA says it delivered 3,945 services to 500 entrepreneurs in Baku and regions (Aug 17–21), including freight permits and tachograph cards. Tourism Push: Azerbaijan’s Tourism Board promoted Caspian, mountain, health and culture products in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, with business meetings for joint projects. Manat Stability + Trade Signals: Separate coverage points to Azerbaijan’s export momentum beyond oil, while gold-export claims continue to face scrutiny.
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