AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWUF13 Momentum in Baku: Azerbaijan’s hosting of the UN World Urban Forum is drawing heavy global attention, with sessions spotlighting affordable housing, resilient cities, and the “New Urban Agenda” as still “irreplaceable.” High-Level Diplomacy: President Ilham Aliyev met Pakistan’s Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif and also held talks with Serbia’s Aleksandar Vučić, while UAE Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei joined the agenda—renewing cooperation across energy (including renewables), trade, and urban development. Business-to-Business Push: Serbia urged Azerbaijani firms to expand investment, aiming to lift trade turnover fivefold, as direct Belgrade–Baku flights and tourism links were flagged. Renewables Update: Azerbaijan says renewable energy’s share could jump sharply—citing Karabakh solar and major wind projects—while FIABCI warns housing demand could reach 3 billion people by 2030. Regional Trade Context: ING estimates Azerbaijan’s current account surplus could reach 9–10% of GDP in 2026 on higher oil prices. Ongoing Watch: Separate reporting notes Pakistan’s urea procurement pressure ahead of the Aman season, with supply risks tied to Hormuz shipping uncertainty.
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