Transit & Energy Trade: Azerbaijan kept regional logistics moving with another Russian wheat shipment to Armenia via Azerbaijan (770 tons in 11 wagons), alongside continued fuel deliveries (over 14,000 tons of diesel and ~5,000 tons of AI-92/AI-95 gasoline). EU/Regional Connectivity: Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Georgia are pushing a unified long-term tariff model for the Middle Corridor, with port and shipping upgrades (including Caspian capacity expansion and Kuryk port work). Finance & Development: The ADB says Azerbaijan is among the top users of its financing efficiency, with $2.529bn in sovereign funding (2015-2024) focused heavily on regional integration, plus $963.9m in private-sector projects. Tax Cooperation: Oman’s Shura Council is set to review an Azerbaijan-Oman double taxation agreement to cut income tax burdens and curb tax evasion. Oil Prices: Azeri Light and other benchmarks fell week-on-week, with Azeri Light CIF averaging $77.66/bbl (down 6.4%). Education in Karabakh: Under the Great Return program, new preschool and school capacity expanded, and Karabakh University added new faculties and a clinic. Business & Diplomacy: Azerbaijan held political consultations with the Netherlands in The Hague, focusing on economic cooperation and the peace process. Sports (Local Economy Angle): UFC Baku highlighted Azerbaijan’s growing event footprint, with large discretionary bonuses paid out during the June 27 card.