AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFiscal Deleveraging: Azerbaijan cut external public debt to $4.6168B as of July 1, 2026 (down 7.9% y/y), signaling stronger buffers against foreign-currency shocks. Energy & Water Infrastructure: Ilham Aliyev inaugurated Lachin’s Hochaz River HPPs (Aghbulag-1, Aghbulag-2, Sheylanli) and laid the foundation for the Hakarichay Reservoir, targeting drinking-water supply for ~700,000 residents plus new hydropower. Trade & Industry: Azerbaijan imported $268.3M of chemicals from Türkiye in 1H2026 (+3.3%), while investments in the economy rose 13.8% in 1H2026 and non-oil growth gained momentum. Regional Business Links: Zim and Azerbaijan discussed energy cooperation in Baku, while Azerbaijan hosted OTS and Egmont financial-intelligence meetings, reinforcing cross-border AML efforts. Governance & Finance Security: Egmont Group recognized EFCC-NFIU cooperation with a StAR award in Baku, and India’s FIU-IND also received runner-up BECA recognition for a major cyber-fraud case. Tech & Privacy: A moisture-activated stretchable battery was reported as a potential self-disabling “kill switch” for IoT surveillance devices.
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