Russia and Azerbaijan settle AZAL plane crash issue, agree on compensation

In January–February of this year, 337,300 foreign citizens from 163 countries visited Azerbaijan. This is 0.4% lower compared to the same period last year.

Russia appears to be reassessing its role in the transport architecture of the South Caucasus amid a shifting geopolitical landscape that is casting doubt on Western connectivity initiatives and opening space for Moscow’s return to regional projects.

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.