Azerbaijan's Energy Minister Heads to Italy for Global Fusion Energy Meeting

Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) has solidified its role as a critical transit hub for Azerbaijan, connecting Baku to over 80 international destinations across more than 30 countries. With routes linking major European cities like London, Paris, and Rome, as well as strategic points in the Middle East, Central, and South Asia, the airport has become central to Azerbaijan’s tourism and transit expansion.

Azerbaijan has introduced a new national standard for Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG), officials announced during a briefing organized by the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) at the “Baku SME House.” The event featured Ilham Bayramov, Director General of the Azerbaijan Institute of Standardization (AZSTANDART), and Natig Hasanov, First Deputy Chairman of KOBİA, who provided media representatives with detailed information on the standard's benefits for businesses.

Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY) transported 6.267 million tons of transit cargo from January to October 2024, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2023. In October alone, transit shipments reached 614,584 tons, 14% higher than in October of the previous year.

During the virtual conference "COP29 Action Program: Energy Initiatives and Commitments" on November 4, UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) expert Smeeta Fokeer highlighted the importance of adopting international commitments on hydrogen and tripling renewable energy capacities by 2030 at COP29 in Baku.