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Azerbaijan’s $10.5 billion trade surplus puts its 2030 growth ambitions in focus

Azerbaijan’s $10.5 billion trade surplus puts its 2030 growth ambitions in focus

Azerbaijan’s economic performance in the first nine months of 2026 offers an important perspective on the country’s development priorities for the remainder of the decade. Rising exports, a substantial trade surplus and ambitious targets for non-oil economic growth provide a foundation for examining how Azerbaijan can strengthen its productive capacity and broaden its presence in international markets.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev’s social media accounts shared new video [VIDEO]

President Ilham Aliyev’s social media accounts shared new video [VIDEO]

A new video has been shared on President Ilham Aliyev’s official social media accounts.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan’s methanol exports rise 8% in value in January-September 2026

Azerbaijan’s methanol exports rise 8% in value in January-September 2026

Azerbaijan exported 240,600 tonnes of methanol worth $81.8 million in January-September 2026. According to the State Customs Committee (SCC), during the reporting period, the value of methanol exports increased by...

Business
Azerbaijan, World Bank explore new areas of cooperation

Azerbaijan, World Bank explore new areas of cooperation

Azerbaijan and the World Bank have exchanged views on ongoing and planned projects between the two sides.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Yerevan says enclave issue will not prevent signing of peace agreement with Baku

Yerevan says enclave issue will not prevent signing of peace agreement with Baku

The issue of enclaves and exclaves between Armenia and Azerbaijan does not constitute an obstacle to signing the initialled peace agreement, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has stated.

World
AfD's Weidel: French protests 'warning signal' for Germany

AfD's Weidel: French protests 'warning signal' for Germany

Alternative for Germany (AfD) leader Alice Weidel said on Monday that the ongoing protests in France are a "warning signal" for Germany, as growing unrest in France, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Albania threatens to spill over into other European countries.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Olive Festival to open with a magnificent gala concert

Olive Festival to open with a magnificent gala concert

The Seaside National Park warmly invites everyone to celebrate the Olive Festival from October 23–25.

Culture
Ashgabat hosts concert of State Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan [PHOTOS]

Ashgabat hosts concert of State Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan [PHOTOS]

On October 19, a concert by the State Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan was held at the National Music and Drama Theater named after Magtymguly in Ashgabat.

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

Events
ANAMA reports progress in mine clearance acros 13 districts

ANAMA reports progress in mine clearance acros 13 districts

The Azerbaijan Mine Action Agency (ANAMA) has released information on mine clearance operations carried out by organizations involved in demining activities in the liberated territories from October 12 to 18.

Sports
National weightlifters secure nine medals in Albania [PHOTOS]

National weightlifters secure nine medals in Albania [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's weightlifting team has won nine medals at the European Junior and U23 Weightlifting Championships held in Durres, Albania.

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