AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEconomic Shift: Azerbaijan’s non-oil and gas sector now drives 71.5% of GDP, signaling a structural move away from hydrocarbons. Inflation Outlook: ING lifted its Azerbaijan inflation forecast to 5.5% for 2026 and 2027, with price growth staying above 5%. Alat Free Economic Zone: The Economic Council backed Alat FEZ plans, including tourism priorities, while officials said a solar panel plant in Alat will start soon (3 GW then up to 10 GW). Renewables & Industry: Azerbaijan is also pushing green energy via solar expansion and talks on local wind components. Trade & Logistics: Azerbaijan dispatched 984 tons of diesel fuel to Armenia as transit expands. Middle Corridor Momentum: Rail freight cooperation with Iran advanced as the Astara Terminal nears completion, targeting 3.5–4 million tons capacity annually. Regional Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov’s Japan visit highlighted energy security, transport connectivity, and investment ties. Urban Development: UN-Habitat and ADB launched a partnership in Baku to support affordable housing and climate-resilient cities. Energy Security Angle: Türkiye-Bulgaria gas cooperation was framed as strategic for Eastern Europe, with Azerbaijan included in a “Green Energy Transmission and Trade” concept.
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