Ilham Aliyev
Aliyev Establishes 'Digital Communication' Information System
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree creating the 'Digital Communication' information system and approved its regulations. The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport is designated as the owner, and the Agency for Information and Communication Technologies as the operator.
Aliyev Discusses Belt and Road Initiative with Chinese Foreign Minister
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, in a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, emphasized the importance of the Belt and Road Initiative and noted the dynamic development of the Middle Corridor.
Aliyev: Azerbaijan's Foreign Investments Grow Year by Year
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated that the country's foreign investments are increasing annually and their geography is expanding. He made the remarks during a joint press statement with Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith in Baku.
Aliyev Approves Air Services Agreement Between Azerbaijan and Mongolia
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed a law ratifying the air services agreement with Mongolia. The document was signed on May 6, 2026, in Leipzig.
Pakistan asks Azerbaijan to expand ASAN xidmət model to other regions
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction with the service center established in Islamabad based on Azerbaijan's ASAN xidmət model and requested support in applying it in other regions of the country.
Azerbaijan Amends Rules on Use of Extra-Budgetary Funds by State Organizations
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree changing how organizations financed from the state budget may use extra-budgetary funds. The funds may now be directed to social protection for all employees, except those in law enforcement and fiscal agencies.
Aliyev Receives UK Trade Minister
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev met with UK Trade Minister and co-chair of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission Lord Anas Sarwar.
Azerbaijan to Allocate About 9 Billion Manats for Defense in 2027 Budget
President Ilham Aliyev announced that Azerbaijan's 2027 state budget includes about 9 billion manats for military and security needs.
Aliyev: Azerbaijan Receives Requests to Export Oil Products from Many Countries
President Ilham Aliyev said Azerbaijan is receiving requests from many countries to export oil products, noting the country's potential stands at 30 million tonnes.
Aliyev: Azerbaijan Exports All Types of Energy Resources
President Ilham Aliyev stated that Azerbaijan is one of the rare countries that produces and exports all types of energy resources.
Aliyev Approves State Program for Metallurgy Development for 2027-2030
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed a decree approving the State Program for the Development of the Mining and Metallurgical Industry for 2027-2030.
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan Approve Economic Cooperation Agreement
President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree approving an agreement with Turkmenistan aimed at developing and deepening economic cooperation.
Aliyev: Goradiz-Agbend road almost ready
President Ilham Aliyev said the Goradiz-Agbend highway is nearly complete, with railway construction progressing rapidly.
Aliyev: Creation of Zangezur Corridor Was Our Initiative
President Ilham Aliyev stated that the creation of the Zangezur Corridor was Baku's initiative, and the country has already come close to achieving this goal.
Aliyev Approves Amendments to Azerbaijan's Customs Code
President of Azerbaijan signed a law introducing amendments to the Customs Code, requiring mandatory verification of conformity certificates upon import.
Azerbaijan Legalizes Autonomous Transport Across All Modes
President of Azerbaijan approved amendments introducing autonomous vehicles in road, rail, maritime, and air transport.
Aliyev: Azerbaijan and Central Asia have become a single geopolitical region
President Ilham Aliyev said relations with Central Asian countries are a foreign policy priority, citing a rise in mutual visits.
Azerbaijan to Introduce Flexible Working Time Models
President Ilham Aliyev approved a plan to introduce flexible work schedules based on international experience.
Azerbaijan Approves Electricity Supply and Transit Agreement with Georgia
President Ilham Aliyev has approved the agreement with the Government of Georgia on electricity supply and transit through Georgian territory.
Azerbaijan–Turkmenistan: Resetting Cooperation
The state visit of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Baku could become one of the most significant events in Azerbaijan-Turkmenistan relations in recent years. After a prolonged period of relative stagnation in bilateral interaction, this visit signals mutual recognition that current geopolitical and economic realities require both countries to give cooperation a new impetus and elevate it to a more strategic level.
Now in the Crosshairs: All Bank Accounts and Securities
President Ilham Aliyev expands the list of data to be included in the Digital State Finances information system.
Aliyev Approves Amendments to Law on Financial Leasing
President Ilham Aliyev has approved amendments to several legislative acts related to the Law on Financial Leasing, adopted by the Milli Majlis on May 26.
President Ilham Aliyev's speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group sent a positive signal to foreign investors regarding long-term economic stability in Azerbaijan.