AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBanking: Bank Respublika has acquired all of AccessBank’s shares, paving the way for a merger that would create one of Azerbaijan’s largest banks and expand its capacity to finance businesses. Trade & Logistics: Azerbaijan–Georgia trade climbed 42.3% to nearly $888 million in the first nine months of 2026. Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are advancing a Caspian ferry system and a joint cargo terminal at Alat to boost Middle Corridor capacity. Investment: Azerbaijan and China’s CSCEC International discussed joint investment in infrastructure and industry, including a proposed industrial park. Financial Innovation: Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan’s central banks exchanged expertise on fintech, digital payments and financial services. Business Expansion: Subway has partnered with N Sky Build to open its first restaurants in Azerbaijan, as the chain expands across EMEA. Economic Activity: Azerbaijan’s lending to the real economy rose 15.1% to 35.7 billion manats, while SOCAR reported a 74.3% increase in drilling operations in the third quarter.
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