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Azerbaijan’s export mix evolves as non-oil sectors take lead

Azerbaijan’s export mix evolves as non-oil sectors take lead

Azerbaijan’s economy has long been associated with its vast oil reserves, often overshadowing the potential of other sectors. Yet, the latest data from January to November 2025 demonstrates a clear shift: the country’s non-oil exports are no longer a marginal contributor but a driving force in its economic diversification strategy. Compared to the same period in 2024, Azerbaijan’s non-oil sector exports increased by 7.3%, reaching $3.3 billion. This growth is not merely numerical—it reflects a deeper structural transformation, signaling a maturation of Azerbaijan’s industrial, agricultural, and food production capacities.

Nation
Azerbaijan’s Emergency Ministry continues fire safety awareness campaign in liberated territories

Azerbaijan’s Emergency Ministry continues fire safety awareness campaign in liberated territories

The Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) of Azerbaijan continues its public awareness efforts on fire safety across the country, including in the liberated territories, Azernews reports, citing the Ministry.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan increases liquefied gas production

Azerbaijan increases liquefied gas production

Azerbaijan produced 206,700 tons of liquefied gas during the January–November period of this year, Azernews reports, citing the State Statistics Committee.

Business
Azerbaijan’s imports of metals from Turkiye decline slightly

Azerbaijan’s imports of metals from Turkiye decline slightly

According to information, this represents a 4.9% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.

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
NATO urged to review strategic framework to prepare for multi-domain challenges from Russia

NATO urged to review strategic framework to prepare for multi-domain challenges from Russia

NATO should reassess its strategic framework and prepare for potential confrontations with Russia that go beyond “the fight for the Atlantic” or land operations in Europe, according to a recent review by the NATO Military College.

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
E-book on Western Azerbaijan’s Historical Sources presented in Baku

E-book on Western Azerbaijan’s Historical Sources presented in Baku

On December 13, the presentation ceremony of the electronic book “Western Azerbaijan in Documents and Sources” by historian and writer Afgan Valiyev, Head of Sector at the Social Research Center, was held at the Litera Book House, Azernews reports.

Events
Cultural exchange deepens as Uzbekistan Culture Days begin in Azerbaijan

Cultural exchange deepens as Uzbekistan Culture Days begin in Azerbaijan

A delegation led by senior officials of the Ministry of Culture of Uzbekistan, along with prominent figures from the arts community and leading artistic ensembles, has arrived in Azerbaijan.

Sports
World Cup in beach badminton underway in Khorfakkan, UAE

World Cup in beach badminton underway in Khorfakkan, UAE

The World Cup in beach badminton, also known as airbadminton, is currently taking place in Khorfakkan, United Arab Emirates.

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