AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTech & Investment Push: Azerbaijan is moving to grow its tech sector and attract foreign capital, with Reuters noting July reforms that create a legal framework for investment instruments so startups can structure deals locally instead of abroad; the government targets Baku as a Caspian tech hub. Startup Funding Snapshot: Azerbaijan’s startups raised about $2.6m last year, underscoring how early-stage the ecosystem still is. FDI Link to the Region: Azerbaijan invested $214.4m in Georgia in 2025, making it Georgia’s second-largest investor (11.3% share), as Georgia’s total FDI hit $1.9bn (+19.3%). Energy & Industry Data: In Jan–Jul 2026, Azerbaijan’s main gas pipeline transport rose 2.4% and BTC oil shipments fell 8.6%; wind power generation jumped 22-fold, while electricity output slipped 3%. Manufacturing Mix: Chemical industry output was mixed: pharma products surged (+53.9%) while chemical products fell (-9.7%); oil products production value declined 4.9%. Budget Momentum: Azerbaijan reported a Jan–Jul 2026 budget surplus of 3.42bn manats, driven by revenues exceeding projections. Azerbaijan in Media: Jackie Chan’s “Armor of God 4” Azerbaijan filming wrapped, involving 26 state bodies and 200+ local specialists.
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