AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTransport Finance: Azerbaijan and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) signed a $180m loan for “Baku Metro Expansion Project – Phase I,” with a 20-year term and a 4-year grace period, aiming to modernize public transport under international transparency and sustainability standards. Agriculture Push: Regional meetings in Aghdash and Zangilan reviewed Azerbaijan’s 2026–2030 state program for agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, focusing on productivity, food security, irrigation upgrades and agro-parks. Banking & Oversight: The Central Bank of Azerbaijan’s first deputy met a U.S. Treasury delegation on banking supervision, financial stability, payment systems and regulatory cooperation. Trade & Tourism: Azerbaijan hosted a Pakistan tourism familiarization trip and B2B networking; separate reports also note Uzbekistan securing dedicated showroom space in Azerbaijan’s Turkish Trade Centre for building materials. Media Freedom: Meydan TV was shortlisted for the 2026 Free Media Pioneer Award, despite arrests of staff and ongoing pressure on independent journalism. Energy/Markets: Shell paused its $3bn share buyback program due to securities-law requirements tied to its ARC Resources deal, while oil markets stayed sensitive to Middle East risk signals.
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