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Armenia's Economy Rides Into 2026 on 9.8% Q4 Growth Surge

Armenia's Economy Rides Into 2026 on 9.8% Q4 Growth Surge

Armenia's GDP growth reached a near three-year high of 9.8% in Q4 2025, setting a powerful runway for 2026 as peace dividends and US investment flow in.

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EBRD Plans Record €5 Billion Investment Across Conflict-Affected Economies

EBRD Plans Record €5 Billion Investment Across Conflict-Affected Economies

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development aims to deploy €5 billion in 2026 across economies impacted by Middle East conflict, including Armenia and Azerbaijan.

April 23, 2026
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SOFAZ Partners with BlackRock on $1.5 Billion Infrastructure Investment Plan

SOFAZ Partners with BlackRock on $1.5 Billion Infrastructure Investment Plan

Azerbaijan's sovereign wealth fund SOFAZ signed a strategic cooperation protocol with BlackRock and Global Infrastructure Partners for up to $1.5 billion in infrastructure investments.

April 23, 2026
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IMF Says Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Could Unlock Billions in New Investment

IMF Says Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Could Unlock Billions in New Investment

The International Monetary Fund projects that a formal peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia could open new trade routes and attract significant regional investment flows.

April 23, 2026
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IMF Flags Lending and Currency Risks in Georgia 2026 Article IV Assessment

IMF Flags Lending and Currency Risks in Georgia 2026 Article IV Assessment

The IMF's 2026 Article IV mission to Georgia warns of fast-growing lending, foreign currency exposure, and digital asset risks even as banking sector stability remains solid.

April 23, 2026
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SOFAZ and Arab Energy Fund Partner with CVC DIF in New Investment Vehicle

SOFAZ and Arab Energy Fund Partner with CVC DIF in New Investment Vehicle

Azerbaijan's sovereign wealth fund SOFAZ teams with the Arab Energy Fund and CVC DIF to create a joint investment vehicle targeting infrastructure and energy transition assets.

April 23, 2026
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SOFAZ Signs $1.5 Billion Infrastructure Deal with BlackRock and Global Infrastructure Partners

SOFAZ Signs $1.5 Billion Infrastructure Deal with BlackRock and Global Infrastructure Partners

Azerbaijan's sovereign wealth fund partners with BlackRock and GIP to invest up to $1.5 billion in infrastructure and digital projects across multiple sectors.

April 23, 2026
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SOCAR Nears Completion of 2.5 Billion Euro Acquisition of Italy Gruppo API

SOCAR Nears Completion of 2.5 Billion Euro Acquisition of Italy Gruppo API

Azerbaijan's SOCAR is finalizing its 2.5 billion euro acquisition of Italy's Gruppo API, gaining a major European downstream refining and distribution footprint.

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