Weekly Economic Review: May 11–17, 2026

Chronicle of Events June 1, 2026 Baku Energy Week began its work in Baku, bringing together representatives of energy companies, financial institutions, and government agencies from dozens of countries. The central event was the holding of the first...

The week of May 25–31, 2026 demonstrated Azerbaijan’s continued commitment to strengthening its position as a regional transport, energy, and logistics hub of Eurasia. Following the conclusion of the WUF13 World Urban Forum, economic policy attention gradually shifted toward the development of transport corridors, financial modernization, the energy transition, and preparations for Baku Energy Week.

The week from May 18 to May 24, 2026 demonstrated that Azerbaijan’s economic policy remains largely concentrated around three strategic directions: the development of transit and logistics infrastructure, the strengthening of the country’s energy role in Europe, and the acceleration of the digital transformation of public administration.

The week of May 4–10, 2026 demonstrated that Azerbaijan continues to move simultaneously in several strategic directions: digitalization of public administration, development of transport and energy infrastructure, strengthening of its regional logistics role, and gradual adaptation of the economy to a new technological and geopolitical reality.