AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSME Export Boost: From Sept 1, Azerbaijan will subsidize up to 70% of transportation costs for exporters of non-oil and gas goods (rail/air/sea and Azerbaijani-registered cars), with support capped at 15% of customs value for car/rail/air and 5% for sea—aimed at cutting costs for micro, small and medium firms. Eurasian Connectivity Push: President Ilham Aliyev calls Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan “natural partners” for East-West routes, linking the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan rail line with the Middle Corridor and TRIPP to unlock new transit and trade opportunities. Trade & Logistics Watch: Azerbaijan reported live freight queues at border posts (notably 700 at Red Bridge with Georgia and 134 at Samur with Russia), with monitoring via the State Customs Committee site. Regional Diplomacy: Azerbaijan’s new ambassador to Costa Rica presented credentials, highlighting Azerbaijan’s economic potential and peace progress with Armenia. Human Capital & Digital HR: Azercell won three Brandon Hall Group awards for digital transformation in HR, leadership programs and an AI bootcamp. Energy & Sanctions Pressure: Iran denounced US “economic terrorism” as Washington threatens tougher measures; meanwhile, the UAE suspended financial and economic transactions with Iran indefinitely.
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