AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAzerbaijan–UK Dealmaking: Baku and London signed a roadmap on transport and digital development, with plans for a joint working group covering transport infrastructure, AI and cybersecurity, following the latest Azerbaijan-UK intergovernmental commission in Baku. Middle Corridor Digital Push: A new fibre-optic line is set to launch in October along the Aktau–Sumgayit route, strengthening Kazakhstan–Azerbaijan connectivity and offering a faster, more resilient data path between Asia and Europe. Space & Comms Ambitions: Turkey’s ASELSAN unveiled the Astralink low-orbit satellite constellation, aiming for faster, secure communications; South Korea also launched its Nuri rocket carrying 15 satellites, underscoring the region’s space race. Inflation Watch: The IMF warned that AI expansion, energy prices, tariffs and higher defense spending could intensify global inflation pressures. Regional Growth Signals: The World Bank raised Georgia’s 2026 growth forecast to 7% but cut Azerbaijan’s to 1.2%, highlighting uneven momentum across the region. Cross-border Investment Interest: An Azerbaijani firm, Portofino Development, discussed Kyrgyz investment prospects and showed interest in the Asman eco-city project near Issyk-Kul. Security Headline: Germany arrested former BND chief August Hanning in a major espionage case, with reporting alleging links to Azerbaijani intelligence contacts.
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