AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAzerbaijan–Slovakia Deal Push: President Ilham Aliyev and Slovak PM/President Peter Pellegrini wrapped talks in Shusha, stressing a “very strong partnership” spanning trade, energy and defense, while also inspecting reconstruction in Aghdam’s Bash Garvand and laying the foundation for a new 840-student Štefánik school. Oil Market Signal: Azeri Light crude jumped to $81.29/bbl (+4.34%), above the $65/bbl used in the 2026 state budget. Gas Export Drive: Slovakia is seeking long-term gas supply contracts with Azerbaijan as it plans to stop Russian imports from Oct 2027. Crowdfunding Law: Azerbaijan adopted the “On Crowdfunding” draft in third reading, setting rules for equity- and debt-based crowdfunding platforms. SME Finance Boost: TuranBank secured local-currency funding from Incofin funds to back regional SMEs, including climate-smart projects. Inflation Watch: June annual inflation rose to 5.8%, nearing the Central Bank’s target ceiling. Regional Trade Links: Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan discussed creating a joint business council to deepen trade and investment ties. Energy Grid Swap: Iran plans electricity exchanges with Russia via Azerbaijan, starting at 300MW and scaling up to 1,000MW. Women’s Support Demand: Azercell-backed Women Helpline nearly doubled requests in H1 2026 to ~2,500, with violence and cyberbullying driving demand.
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