Mikayil Jabbarov: Azerbaijan's stable economic environment strengthens investor confidence

Azerbaijan's stable economic environment strengthens investor confidence, Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov said at the Azerbaijan Investment Outlook event in Baku within the framework of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group's 2026 Annual Meeting, Report informs.

The minister highlighted that long-term investment begins with trust and confidence: "Azerbaijan offers investors a stable and sustainable economic environment supported by strong fiscal indicators and sound economic policies. Strategic currency reserves exceed the country's GDP. These reserves have grown by 3.4% since the beginning of the year and by 15% year-on-year, reaching a total of $88 billion, further strengthening macroeconomic stability."

Jabbarov noted that Azerbaijan, with one of the lowest levels of public debt globally, provides a strong foundation for economic stability, investor confidence, and long-term development.

"These fundamental indicators are recognized by leading international rating agencies. Fitch and Moody's have maintained Azerbaijan's sovereign credit rating at investment grade, upgrading the outlook from stable to positive. Azerbaijan's economic path is shaped by both the experience gained during independence and President Ilham Aliyev's strategic approach of placing economic welfare at the center of state policy. Economic diversification is increasingly defining the country's investment agenda," he added.