ASCO Commissions New Vessel Built at Its Zykh Shipyard

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has released its Transition Report 2024-25 for Azerbaijan, urging the country to take bold steps to improve economic governance and foster private sector development. The report outlines key priorities for Azerbaijan’s economic trajectory and highlights challenges stemming from its reliance on volatile energy markets.

In its latest Transition Report covering 2024–2025, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) highly praised Azerbaijan's efforts in digital transformation and cybersecurity. The Bank noted that investments in digital networks have led to significant infrastructure improvements, including a one-third increase in internet speed over the past year.

Azerbaijan’s Finance Ministry reported on Thursday that the country’s public debt, including domestic and external obligations, amounted to AZN 26.201 billion ($15.4 billion) as of October 1, 2024, equivalent to 21.6% of GDP.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has released its Transition Report 2024-25 for Azerbaijan, praising notable achievements in macroeconomic stability and the banking sector. However, the report underscores persistent vulnerabilities stemming from the country’s dependence on hydrocarbons and provides a detailed outlook for its oil-rich economy.