Economy · July 2026

Azerbaijan on July 30 disclosed details of its state-guaranteed debt, while the country's government securities volume has grown 6.8 times over the past eight years, according to official data. The State Program on Corporate Sustainability (SPCS) processed $2.5 billion in transactions in June alone. These figures highlight Azerbaijan's expanding financial footprint in the region. Yerevan authorities seized 8 tons of goods in a crackdown on illegal street trade. The World Bank reported that Armenia's economy is cooling amid uncertainties. Armenia approved a support program for fish farms amid export challenges. Kyrgyzstan sharply expanded trade with Azerbaijan.