Latest news in Azerbaijan? September 28th, 2026

Key news and developments from Azerbaijan on September 28, 2026:

• Absheron Gas Field Expansion Receives Final Investment Decision: TotalEnergies, SOCAR, and XRG officially announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the full-field development of the offshore Absheron gas and condensate field. The project targets unlocking up to 5 trillion cubic feet of recoverable gas, scaling production up to 6 billion cubic meters per year for domestic demand and exports to Turkey.

  Interfax

• $10.8 Billion in Investment Deals Finalized: The Ministry of Economy detailed the outcomes of the 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum (AIIF 2026), confirming the signing of 23 strategic agreements worth $10.8 billion. Key deals span AI development, digital infrastructure, renewable and traditional energy, pharmaceuticals, and industrial ventures.

  Interfax

• Repatriation Efforts Following Kyiv Attack: Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs initiated procedures to repatriate the body of an Azerbaijani citizen killed in a recent drone strike in the Kyiv region of Ukraine.

  Apa.az

• Remembrance Day Observances: Following official nationwide commemorations on September 27 for Remembrance Day, memorials, cultural exhibitions, and diplomatic statements honoring fallen servicemen continue across Baku.

  azertag.az