Establishment of Azerbaijan's first venture capital fund announced

The Azerbaijani government anticipates fluctuations in the production of propylene, a key raw material for plastics and related products, in the coming years. According to the country's socio-economic development forecasts for 2025-2028, production levels are expected to vary, reflecting the complexity of the chemical sector and its links to broader energy markets.

Kazakhstan has achieved significant growth along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), with cargo volumes increasing by 68% and container shipments soaring 2.7 times during the first 10 months of 2024. These figures, announced by Kazakhstan's Minister of Transport Marat Kabaev during a regional development meeting in the Mangystau region, highlight the crucial role of the Middle Corridor in connecting China with Europe.

On December 9, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree approving the protocol of amendments to the Agreement on Strategic Partnership for the Development and Transmission of Green Energy. The agreement, involving Azerbaijan, Georgia, Romania, and Hungary, aims to strengthen cooperation in sustainable energy across the region.

Recently, Azerbaijani Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov held a series of high-level meetings in Riyadh aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. Discussions focused on expanding economic cooperation and advancing shared goals in renewable energy and sustainable development, as both countries pursue ambitious economic diversification plans.