The importance of AIIF’25 was underscored by the participation of leading government officials, entrepreneurs, and international investors.

Azerbaijan’s advantageous geographic location makes the country a strategic hub for regional economic policy. Transit freight transport along the Middle Corridor is growing annually. Further growth is expected in the coming years, especially after the launch of the Zangezur Corridor.

The modern infrastructure developed in the country offers investors direct access to global markets and high transit efficiency.

Social and economic reforms carried out in the country, along with integration into the global economy, have created favorable conditions for the operations of leading international companies. Between 2004 and 2024, a total of USD 344.4 billion was invested in the Azerbaijani economy, of which USD 213.2 billion was directed toward the development of the non-oil sector. During this period, the non-oil sector accounted for 68% of the country’s GDP. Non-oil exports have nearly doubled over the past six years.

Azerbaijan hosts nine industrial parks and four industrial zones, with 171 registered enterprises, 98 of which have already commenced production. Investments in industrial zones have exceeded USD 4 billion, creating approximately 11,000 permanent jobs.

Over the two days of the forum, plenary sessions and panel discussions were held focusing on regional integration, transit opportunities, energy and infrastructure projects, innovation, green energy, real estate, urban development, and sustainable growth:

• Strategic Crossroads in a Changing Global Scenario
• The Role of the South Caucasus and Central Asia in the Global Landscape
• Partnerships for Growth, Industrialization, and Resilient Value Chains: Building Future-Ready Economies
• Competitiveness and Sustainability: The Role of Central Asia and the South Caucasus as Drivers of Green Transformation
• Unlocking the Potential of Agriculture and the Food Industry through Higher Education
• Supporting Industrial Development in Azerbaijan: Skills, Innovation, and Strategic Growth
• Strengthening the Role of SMEs in Sustainable Development and Inclusive Investment Environments

During the forum, investment project agreements exceeding USD 10 billion were signed, with more than USD 7 billion directed toward non-oil sector projects involving foreign participation. This marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to attract foreign capital and diversify its economy.

Summary of Azerbaijan’s Investment Environment:

Tangible results of recent efforts to increase the capitalization of Azerbaijan’s economy are already evident. According to recent data from the State Statistical Committee, the volume of investments in fixed capital reached nearly USD 5.8 billion in the period from January to July 2025, representing a 3.4% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. Notably, investments in the non-oil sector rose by 15% during the observed period.

Investment breakdown is as follows:

• Production sector: USD 2.9 billion (50.9% of total investments)
• Services sector: USD 1.9 billion (33.7%)
• Residential construction: USD 899.9 million (15.4%)

Azerbaijan is making significant progress in creating a favorable investment environment, particularly in innovation and the green economy.

Effective steps are being taken to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) into Azerbaijan’s renewable energy sector. Remarkably, by the end of 2027, renewable sources are expected to account for 33% of the country’s total energy production. Most green energy projects are being implemented with foreign investor participation, and the volume of these investments is expected to reach approximately USD 2.8 billion in the coming years.