Latest news in Azerbaijan? September 7th, 2026
07-09-2026
Key developments in Azerbaijan on September 7, 2026:
- Naval Drone Testing: The Azerbaijani Navy conducted operational tests on two newly developed unmanned surface vessels (USVs)the armed SALVO USV and the KAYRA kamikaze USVdeveloped jointly with the Turkish defense firm DEARSAN. President Ilham Aliyev inspected the vessels and reviewed production facilities at Navy headquarters. NavalToday
- Diplomatic Phone Call with Russia: President Ilham Aliyev held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral relations, focusing on trade, economic cooperation, and joint humanitarian initiatives.
- Rejection of Armenian Claims: Azerbaijan’s Human Rights Commissioner (Ombudsman) officially rejected recent allegations regarding the persecution of Armenians, stating that the claims lack factual evidence and serve to disrupt the ongoing regional peace and normalization process. JAMnews
- Financial Reserves Growth: The Central Bank of Azerbaijan published its monthly monetary metrics, reporting an increase in foreign currency reserves and an expansion of the country’s monetary base to over 24.2 billion manats. www.trend.az