AIIF 2026 Wrap-Up: Azerbaijan’s 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum in Baku ended with 23 signed investment documents worth $10.8 billion, spotlighting connectivity, the Middle Corridor, energy and the green transition, and new capital for industry and services. UN Climate & Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov told UNGA81 that Azerbaijan is pushing trans-regional connectivity, climate action and post-conflict rehabilitation, while meeting UN chief António Guterres also covered COP29 follow-up and demining. Green Urban Planning: Baku’s White City project says it built an environmental approach into its master plan after repurposing a polluted bay area, with climate-responsive design, more public transport, green space and BREEAM-certified buildings. Caspian Energy Decisions: TotalEnergies and partners took a final investment decision for Absheron full-field development, aiming to raise gas output to 6 BCMA from 2029 with an electrified, lower-emissions design. Sustainable Cities in Karabakh: Azerbaijan plans integrated development of 12 cities and 11 settlements across Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur, linking urban growth with transport, social infrastructure and renewable energy potential. Tourism Investment Push: Azerbaijan’s tourism sector is pitching itself to long-term investors, with 2025 tourism value added at about AZN 7 billion and a 2026–2030 program focused on making hotel and resort investment easier. Critical Minerals: A panel at AIIF 2026 discussed critical raw materials for the energy transition and economic security, including circular-economy models and regional mineral potential.