Azerbaijan accuses Iran of unprecedented strike on Nakhchivan airport

Azerbaijan exported an estimated 6.6–6.8 billion cubic metres (bcm) of natural gas in the first quarter of 2026, maintaining stable supply flows to Europe, Turkey and Georgia, as structural constraints continue to limit further expansion.

The government has approved a standardized framework for contracts governing the use of water resources for special purposes, formalizing relations between the state and private users amid growing pressure on the country’s water reserves.

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on April 14 to implement amendments to the laws “On Road Traffic” and “On Automobile Roads,” aimed at clarifying the regulation of vehicle towing, storage tariffs, and expanding the powers of state authorities.

Following the end of the Second Karabakh War in 2020, one of the most serious humanitarian challenges facing Azerbaijan remains the threat posed by landmines. An incident on April 14 in the village of Ashaghy Abdurrahmanly in the Fuzuli district, which resulted in the death of ANAMA (Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action) employee Mugan Matili, once again underscored the urgency of this issue.