AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoSchool Protests: Restrictions on hijabs in schools have sparked demonstrations in Baku and elsewhere. The Interior Ministry said 37 people were arrested over public-order violations; reports of social-media access problems remain unconfirmed officially. Cambodia Ties: President Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister Hun Manet oversaw agreements on trade, economic cooperation and tax matters. The countries also plan a business roadmap, while direct flights are under discussion. Regional Connectivity: Azerbaijan and five other countries signed a protocol to improve the CASCA+ corridor, targeting higher freight volumes and fewer delays. Diplomacy: Iran’s interior minister visited Baku for talks on security cooperation. China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, is due to attend the CICA summit in Baku on October 15. Economy and Energy: Azerbaijan’s foreign trade turnover reached $33.9 billion in January–August, with exports up 36.2% year on year. A production-sharing agreement for the Guba-Caspian area was approved, and TotalEnergies awarded a contract for the Absheron gas field.
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