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S&P sees improving investment climate amid peace progress and fiscal rebalancing

S&P sees improving investment climate amid peace progress and fiscal rebalancing

One of the key drivers behind S&P’s assessment is the noticeable easing of tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Progress toward a peace settlement, combined with defense spending cuts in the 2026 budgets of both countries, has significantly reduced the risk of renewed conflict. From an investor’s perspective...

Nation
Mirziyoyev calls Azerbaijan’s full membership in Central Asian format historic

Mirziyoyev calls Azerbaijan’s full membership in Central Asian format historic

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has described Azerbaijan’s acceptance as a full member of the consultative meetings format of Central Asian heads of state as a historic step, Azernews reports.

Oil & Gas
Turkish company signs contract for Shah Deniz compression platform project

Turkish company signs contract for Shah Deniz compression platform project

Turkish company Hareket Project Transportation (HPT) has signed a contract worth 11 million US dollars to provide engineering, transportation and crane services for the construction of the Shah Deniz Compression (SHDC) platform, Azernews reports.

Business
BYD to expand electric bus production in Azerbaijan by year-end

BYD to expand electric bus production in Azerbaijan by year-end

Pragmatic cooperation between China and Azerbaijan has produced “bright and fruitful results” in 2025, Chinese Ambassador to Azerbaijan Lu Mei said at a briefing dedicated to the outcomes of bilateral relations over the past year, Azernews reports.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Nikol Pashinyan hopes for exports from Armenia to Azerbaijan soon

Nikol Pashinyan hopes for exports from Armenia to Azerbaijan soon

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed hope that goods will soon be exported from Armenia to Azerbaijan, Azernews reports, citing foreign media.

Armenian Aggression
Trial of Armenian citizens continues with defendants’ final statements [PHOTOS]

Trial of Armenian citizens continues with defendants’ final statements [PHOTOS]

The hearing of the open court session in the criminal cases against citizens of the Republic of Armenia — Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Gukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others – accused of committing crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, including the preparation and conduct of an aggressive war, genocide, violations of the laws and rules of war, as well as terrorism, financing of terrorism, violent seizure and retention of power, and numerous other crimes as a result of Armenia’s military aggression against Azerbaijan, continued on December 25.

World
China accelerates maglev flatcar to 700 km/h

China accelerates maglev flatcar to 700 km/h

Engineers in China have successfully accelerated a multi-ton flatcar powered by electromagnetic propulsion to 700 km/h in just two seconds, Azernews reports.

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
Baku lights up for holiday season with festive fairs and attractions [PHOTOS]

Baku lights up for holiday season with festive fairs and attractions [PHOTOS]

As the New Year approaches, Baku is once again embracing the festive spirit with a mix of traditional and modern holiday fairs, seasonal installations and family‑friendly activities across key city locations.

Culture
Master classes on accordion and mugham singing held in Yevlakh [PHOTOS]

Master classes on accordion and mugham singing held in Yevlakh [PHOTOS]

The final master classes planned for 2025 by the Culture Ministry's Scientific, Methodological and Qualification Center for Culture (MEMİM) have been organized in the city of Yevlakh, Azernews reports.

Events
Qarabağ FC to get signature apparel collection [EXCLUSIVE]

Qarabağ FC to get signature apparel collection [EXCLUSIVE]

Speaking exclusively to Azernews, Gökçe Gürpınar, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Les Benjamins, said the agreement covers the preparation of a special apparel collection for the Qarabağ Football Club.

Sports
Draw held for new season of Azerbaijan Basketball Cup [PHOTOS]

Draw held for new season of Azerbaijan Basketball Cup [PHOTOS]

The draw for the new season of the Azerbaijan Basketball Cup has taken place, Azernews reports.

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