Macroeconomy
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The escalation of military tensions around Iran has driven a sharp rise in global oil prices, potentially bringing significant benefits to Azerbaijan’s energy-dependent economy while at the same time highlighting the country’s continuing reliance on hydrocarbon revenues.
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When Azerbaijan’s Economic Council convened on February 27 under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Ali Asadov, the agenda went beyond a routine macroeconomic review. At the center of discussions was the draft “Socio-Economic Development Strategy of the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2027–2030,” currently under active preparation and consultation.
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Azerbaijan’s drive to modernise one of the South Caucasus’s oldest vehicle fleets is entering a more uncertain phase. After several years of tax incentives that fuelled a surge in hybrid imports, the government is withdrawing key exemptions — a move that risks slowing the transition from ageing internal combustion engines to cleaner models.
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At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Ilham Aliyev spoke at the Azerbaijan Executive Breakfast, a high-level event designed to present Azerbaijan not only as a resource-rich state but also as a strategic center for regional integration, economic diversification, and the attraction of foreign investment.
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