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Azerbaijan, BlackRock and the new geopolitics of infrastructure [OpED]

Azerbaijan, BlackRock and the new geopolitics of infrastructure [OpED]

In Davos, where global capital tends to sniff out the future before it becomes obvious, Azerbaijan has made a telling move. On the margins of the World Economic Forum, President Ilham Aliyev met Larry Fink, BlackRock’s chief executive, and Adebayo Ogunlesi, the founder of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), to formalise what Baku hopes will be more than a financial partnership. The memorandum of intent signed between the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ), BlackRock and GIP signals a strategic wager: that infrastructure, digital as much as physical, will define the country’s next phase of relevance.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev meets with his Israeli counterpart in Davos [PHOTOS]

President Ilham Aliyev meets with his Israeli counterpart in Davos [PHOTOS]

On January 21, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of the State of Israel Isaac Herzog in Davos, Azernews reports.

Oil & Gas
Oil transported via BTC pipeline drops to 206.4 Million barrels in 2025

Oil transported via BTC pipeline drops to 206.4 Million barrels in 2025

In 2025, a total of 206.434 million barrels of crude oil were transported through Türkiye via the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline, Azernews reports, citing Türkiye’s state pipeline operator BOTAŞ.

Business
Azerbaijan’s gold imports surge as global gold prices hit record highs

Azerbaijan’s gold imports surge as global gold prices hit record highs

Azerbaijan significantly increased its non‑monetary gold imports in the first eleven months of 2025, according to official data. During this period, the country imported 48,402 kilograms of gold, with the total value of imports reaching about 5 billion 41.73 million USD, a substantial rise from the same period in 2024. In the first eleven months of 2024, gold imports stood at 34,083 kilograms valued at about 2 billion 714.76 million USD, meaning both volume and value jumped sharply year‑on‑year, Azernews reports.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Armenian president praises President Aliyev’s political will for regional peace

Armenian president praises President Aliyev’s political will for regional peace

The President of Armenia, Vahagn Khachaturyan, has expressed gratitude to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev for demonstrating political will and commitment toward achieving peace in the South Caucasus, Azernews reports.

Armenian Aggression
Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

A landmine explosion occurred in the Qızıloba village area of Ağdərə district, recently liberated from occupation, resulting in injury to a humanitarian worker, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA).

World
From Danish colonies to Epstein Island and modern controversies

From Danish colonies to Epstein Island and modern controversies

These days, the world feels fraught with fear and uncertainty, especially with the U.S. showing interest in acquiring Greenland. It's intriguing to dig into the historical agreements about land and island sales between Denmark and the U.S. There’s so much more beneath the surface when you start to explore this topic.

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
Earth hit by geomagnetic storm [PHOTOS]

Earth hit by geomagnetic storm [PHOTOS]

Currently, solar activity is at a low (R1) level due to M1.1 flares on the Sun, Azernews reports.

Culture
Int'l Mugham Center commemorates Black January victims [PHOTOS]

Int'l Mugham Center commemorates Black January victims [PHOTOS]

A memorial event titled "Eternal Oath Site" has been held in Baku to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the January 20 tragedy, Azernews reports.

Events
January 20 and rise of Azerbaijan’s national liberation movement

January 20 and rise of Azerbaijan’s national liberation movement

In the history of Azerbaijan, there are many unforgettable days and indelible moments that have been permanently engraved in memory. January 20, 1990, is not only a great tragedy for the Azerbaijani people, but also a day of national pride and honor—a day when a heroic epic was written with blood and sacrifice.

Sports
Men's Volleyball Super League kicks off tenth round

Men's Volleyball Super League kicks off tenth round

The 10th round of the Azerbaijan Men's Volleyball Super League gets underway, Azernews reports.

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