What does the reorganization of the Anti-Corruption Commission promise?

On September 30, a temporary commission on foreign interference and hybrid threats was established at a session of the parliament. MP Ramid Namazov has been appointed as the head of the commission.

President Ilham Aliyev's recent address to the National Assembly served as yet another stark reminder of Azerbaijan’s complex geopolitical situation. The President spoke candidly about ongoing ideological and geopolitical provocations from abroad and the need to strengthen national defense. However, it was his remarks on the continued closure of Azerbaijan’s land borders that sparked the most intense discussions in political circles.

In his speech to the Milli Majlis on September 23, 2024, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s strategic priorities: strengthening its army, securing its borders, and preserving its sovereignty. His warnings to Armenia and its foreign backers underscored the challenges Azerbaijan faces in achieving lasting peace in the region. Nonetheless, his focus on self-reliance, economic diversification, and reconstruction paints a picture of a country determined to move forward despite the complex geopolitical dynamics surrounding it. As Aliyev said, "Azerbaijan has long established itself as a worthy and proud state."

The Azerbaijani government is offering Israeli companies operating in the high-tech sector the opportunity to relocate to Azerbaijan in exchange for tax incentives.