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Azerbaijan’s investment landscape expands with rising foreign participation

Azerbaijan’s investment landscape expands with rising foreign participation

While many emerging economies struggle to maintain investor interest, Azerbaijan has recorded solid investment growth across multiple sectors. The distribution of capital in 2025 underscores a shift toward balanced development and broader sectoral engagement. Recent data shows that capital is steadily gravitating toward non-oil sectors, reinforcing the state’s broader diversification strategy.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev approves Azerbaijan Business Development Fund OJSC's Supervisory Board composition - decree

President Ilham Aliyev approves Azerbaijan Business Development Fund OJSC's Supervisory Board composition - decree

The composition of the Supervisory Board of the Azerbaijan Business Development Fund Open Joint Stock Company (OJSC) has been approved, Azernews reports.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan exports natural gas to Greece amid shifts in volume and value

Azerbaijan exports natural gas to Greece amid shifts in volume and value

Volume of natural gas exported from Azerbaijan to Greece in January-October announced.

Business
Largest battery storage centers in the CIS to be launched in Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]

Largest battery storage centers in the CIS to be launched in Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]

The largest Battery Energy Storage Centers in the CIS are set to be commissioned in Azerbaijan’s Absheron and Agdash regions in the coming months.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
EU-Armenia partnership document raises questions on commitment to peace

EU-Armenia partnership document raises questions on commitment to peace

The EU calls its new 64-page agenda with Armenia a “strategic partnership.” In practice, it reads like a political time capsule, one that drags the region back into the pre-2020 mindset and recycles narratives already settled on the ground. After the Washington D.C. Summit and the initialing of the Azerbaijan–Armenia peace agreement, Brussels had an opportunity to solidify progress. Instead, the EU chose to anchor Armenia’s political comfort zone while sidelining the core realities that define today’s South Caucasus.

Armenian Aggression
Ruben Vardanyan’s trial continued with examination of documents [PHOTOS]

Ruben Vardanyan’s trial continued with examination of documents [PHOTOS]

Court proceedings in the criminal case against Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, charged under multiple articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan related to crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, financing of terrorism, and other grave offenses, continued on December 12.

World
UN to celebrate World Turkic Language Family Day for first time

UN to celebrate World Turkic Language Family Day for first time

For the first time, the United Nations will celebrate World Turkic Language Family Day on December 15, Azernews reports citing the United Nations.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan Fashion Week: Designers of East present collections inspired by Great Silk Road [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Fashion Week: Designers of East present collections inspired by Great Silk Road [PHOTOS]

The 19th season of Azerbaijan Fashion Week has concluded in Baku, marking a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity and contemporary fashion artistry, Azernews reports.

Culture
Carpet Museum to host Emil Aziz's solo exhibition 'Pattern and Silhouette'

Carpet Museum to host Emil Aziz's solo exhibition 'Pattern and Silhouette'

On December 19, a solo exhibition by artist Emil Aziz titled "Pattern and Silhouette" will open at the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, Azernews reports.

Events
Azerbaijani artists meet with Turan States Confederation Representatives to discuss cultural cooperation

Azerbaijani artists meet with Turan States Confederation Representatives to discuss cultural cooperation

As reported by Azernews, according to the Confederation, the discussion focused on Azerbaijan’s achievements in culture and the arts, as well as ongoing efforts to expand creative cooperation within the Turkic world. Participants emphasized that such meetings strengthen ties between artists and academic and cultural institutions.

Sports
Winners of Vugar Hashimov Memorial awarded in Khankandi [PHOTOS]

Winners of Vugar Hashimov Memorial awarded in Khankandi [PHOTOS]

The 11th Vugar Hashimov Memorial, dedicated to the memory of the late Azerbaijani chess player and European champion Vugar Hashimov, has concluded in Khankandi, Azernews reports.

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