AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoToplum TV case: Lawyers for defendants in Azerbaijan’s Toplum TV “currency smuggling” case wrapped up closing statements in Baku Serious Crimes Court, arguing the prosecution lacks support and that claims contradict case materials and law. Armenia politics spillover: Reuters reports Armenian opposition billionaire Gagik Tsarukyan was placed in pre-trial detention for two months over alleged $21m fraud and money laundering tied to imports from Iran, with opposition calling it politically motivated. Financial intelligence cooperation: Azerbaijan’s National Centre for Financial Information signed an MoU with Malaysia’s FIU in Baku to coordinate AML/CTF and information exchange. Currency compliance rules: Milli Majlis discussed amendments introducing fines for failing to submit required documents for overseas transfers and for late repatriation of foreign-currency funds. Transport upgrade: ADY will add sleeper-type carriages on the Baku–Tbilisi–Baku route from July 10, boosting seats per trip by about 60% and lowering fares versus current Stadler cars. Budget update: Azerbaijan’s state budget revenues beat forecasts in Jan–Jun 2026, according to the Finance Ministry. G20 invite: Azerbaijan received an invitation to join the 2026 G20 Summit in Miami on Dec 14–15.
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