AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI in Public Services: Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Digital Development and Transport signed an MoU with SpaceXAI to test Grok-based AI for government services, aiming for faster, more accessible public delivery. Sovereign Investment Partnerships: SOFAZ and Brookfield agreed to jointly explore investment opportunities across Azerbaijan, the Caucasus and Central Asia, with a focus on energy and private equity. Defense Industry Deals at ADEX 2026: Türkiye and Azerbaijan sealed defense contracts worth over $500m, including Hürkuş-II trainer aircraft and radar/munitions cooperation; ASELSAN also moved toward a Nakhchivan production facility and radar procurement. Local Production Push: Czech CSG plans to start self-propelled howitzer production in Azerbaijan with a local partner from 2027, targeting major revenue over a multi-year rollout. Regional Trade & Connectivity: At the CAMCA forum in Baku, officials said the Middle Corridor could triple trade and that a Trans-Caspian fiber-optic link with Kazakhstan is due to be commissioned in under a month. SME Support: Azerbaijan launched a new SME, investment and export promotion agency under the Economy Ministry to back non-oil growth. Digital Economy Tax Update: Spotify and TikTok were registered for VAT purposes in Azerbaijan, with banks instructed not to withhold VAT for registered non-resident providers.
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