Laos views Azerbaijan as a safe transit corridor – president

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Turkmen president names Azerbaijan's CICA chairmanship special

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Cambodia’s PM congratulates Azerbaijan on extended CICA chairmanship

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China backs Azerbaijan's CICA chairmanship for another two years – Wang Yi

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Sincere dialogue between representatives of various countries on sidelines of CICA Summit in Baku (VIDEO)

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President Ilham Aliyev and Sadyr Japarov hold informal talks on sidelines of CICA summit in Baku (PHOTO)

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On October 15, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

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On October 15, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye

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Mastercard sees Kazakhstan as a key market for expanding digital payments, AI-driven financial services and digital asset solutions, Sanzhar Zhamalov, the company’s Country Manager for Kazakhstan and Central Asia, told Trend exclusively.

Kazakhstan’s e-commerce market reached $10.92 billion in 2025 and could grow to $24.6 billion by 2030, while Mastercard is also working on cross-border payments, SME digitalization, cybersecurity and regulated digital asset services.

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#Kazakhstan #Mastercard #Fintech

Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan are building on regular high-level contacts to expand trade, maritime cooperation and transport links across the Caspian Sea, with the Middle Corridor offering further opportunities for regional connectivity.

Bilateral trade reached $208.39 million in 2025, while joint initiatives include the transfer of the Dostlug oil tanker to Turkmenistan and efforts to develop transport routes linking Central Asia with the South Caucasus and Europe.

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#Azerbaijan #Turkmenistan #MiddleCorridor

On October 16, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Abhay Kumar, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Azerbaijan

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On October 16, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received George Zakarashvili, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Azerbaijan

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Kazakhstan has become the first Central Asian country to join the World Bank Group’s Metals and Minerals Compact, with a strategy aimed at mobilizing around $20 billion in investment by 2031.

The initiative seeks to strengthen domestic mineral processing and expand higher-value-added production. Its success will depend on turning investment commitments into new facilities, skilled jobs and stronger local supply chains.

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#Kazakhstan #Mining #Investment

Global investment firm Neuberger is open to partnering with local investors in Azerbaijan, as it looks to expand investment cooperation and support the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan’s (SOFAZ) diversification goals, Khalid Albdah, the firm’s Head of MENA and New Markets, told Trend.

SOFAZ has allocated $775 million to Neuberger-managed investment vehicles since 2015, spanning private equity, private debt, secondary-market investments and co-investment projects.

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#Azerbaijan #Investment #SOFAZ

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is exploring investment opportunities in desalination and wastewater treatment in Azerbaijan and stands ready to support the country’s renewable energy sector, IFC Director for the Western Balkans and South Caucasus Wiebke Schloemer told Trend exclusively.

The IFC sees potential in Azerbaijan’s estimated 157 GW of offshore wind capacity and aims to support Middle Corridor development, MSME financing and infrastructure investment to strengthen the country’s economic diversification.

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#Azerbaijan #IFC #RenewableEnergy

Uzbekistan is seeking to attract American investment and advanced technologies as President Shavkat Mirziyoyev pushes to diversify the country’s international economic partnerships. A forum in Samarkand has brought together around 200 U.S. businesses and Central Asian officials to explore cooperation in trade, energy, critical minerals and digital technologies.

The launch of the U.S.-Uzbekistan Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue and Uzbekistan’s accession to the Artemis Accords broaden the agenda, with Tashkent aiming to turn closer political ties into industrial development, skilled jobs and long-term economic growth.

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#Uzbekistan #USA #Investment

The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) is ready to help Azerbaijani startups access international markets and connect with investors, accelerators and commercial partners, DCO Chief of Council Affairs & Strategic Relations Omar AlNemer told Trend exclusively.

Following Azerbaijan’s signing of the DCO Charter on October 5, the organization sees opportunities to advance AI, digital trade and cross-border connectivity, while helping local technology companies scale internationally and attract investment.

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#Azerbaijan #DigitalEconomy #Startups

Turkmenistan’s OGT 2026 energy forum opens in Ashgabat, bringing together more than 1,700 delegates from 75 countries and around 450 companies to discuss investment, hydrocarbon development and export diversification.

The agenda includes the $5.1 billion fourth phase of the Galkynysh gas field, the TAPI pipeline, Caspian offshore projects and advanced energy technologies. Azerbaijan’s SOCAR is the event’s general partner.

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#Turkmenistan #Energy #OGT2026

On October 21, President of the Republic of North Macedonia Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova made a phone call to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev

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Kyrgyzstan has taken over the chairmanship of TURKPA, with Speaker Marlen Mamataliev outlining priorities spanning digital transformation, AI legislation, transport connectivity and economic cooperation among Turkic states.

The 15th plenary session adopted the Bishkek Declaration and four model laws. For Azerbaijan, closer parliamentary cooperation with Bishkek offers another avenue to strengthen trade and transport links between Central Asia and the South Caucasus.

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#Kyrgyzstan #Azerbaijan #TURKPA