Azerbaijan
The keystone of the Middle Corridor. Transforming from a pure hydrocarbon exporter to a green energy hub and logistics integrator.
Non-Oil GDP
+6.1%
Transit Vol.
+39%
Gas to EU
~12.5 bcm
Status
Peace Deal
Strategic Vectors 2025
Drivers of post-oil resilience and regional connectivity.
Transit Hub
Cargo volume via Middle Corridor surging (+39%). Strategic integration with China's Xi'an Port accelerating container throughput.
Caspian Green Power
Legacy of COP29: Major solar/wind projects (Masdar, ACWA Power) in execution. Developing subsea cable to export green electricity to Europe.
Energy Security
Stable gas exports to EU (~12.5 bcm). New contracts with SEFE (Germany) and expanded sales to Turkey diversify the portfolio.
Economic Pivot
Non-oil sector growing at 6.1%, outpacing overall GDP. Construction, logistics, and tourism driving the shift away from hydrocarbon dominance.
Baku & Absheron
The political and financial heart. Baku is reinventing itself as a sustainable city post-COP29, with new green zones and a focus on high-tech services, while managing the operational HQ of SOCAR.
Karabakh & East Zangezur
Following the 2025 Washington Peace Agreement, focus is on rapid "Smart Village" reconstruction and demining. The region is designated as a "Green Energy Zone" with hydro and solar potential.
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