The Restoration of Karabakh in Azerbaijan Raises Concerns About Corruption

According to the State Customs Committee, in the first eleven months of this year, Azerbaijan transported 6.96 million tons of cargo by rail, worth $3.01 billion. This represents a 4% decrease in volume and a 10.1% decline in value compared to the same period in 2023.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan has approved a set of regulations to govern the approval of agreements under the country’s competition law, aimed at fostering compliance with legal frameworks and enhancing market transparency.

Azerbaijan recorded a 2% increase in wheat imports from January to November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, underscoring its continued reliance on external sources to meet domestic demand. This growth comes amid a significant decline in domestic wheat production, which decreased by 148,100 tons in 2024, further intensifying the need for imported supplies.

The Supreme Eurasian Economic Council of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) convened today, December 26, 2024, at a summit highlighting the evolving dynamics of regional cooperation and the complex interplay of geopolitical interests among EAEU member states. The meeting, held in Saint Petersburg, brought together the leaders of the EAEU countries to discuss a robust agenda that could shape the bloc's trajectory in 2025 and beyond.