Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov chaired a meeting of the country’s Economic Council on Friday to discuss tasks arising from President Ilham Aliyev’s extensive interview with local television channels on January 5, socio-economic development indicators for 2025, and the Economic Council’s Action Plan for 2026.

Azerbaijan has explained why President Ilham Aliyev did not attend the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting in St. Petersburg, Russia, on December 21, as well as the informal summit of CIS heads of state scheduled for today.

The World Gold Council (WGC) predicted Thursday that a global economic slowdown or rising geopolitical tensions could spark another surge in gold prices.

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Friday that U.S. banks hold ample reserves, expressing optimism that credit markets will remain stable amid changing economic conditions.

The Economic Council of Azerbaijan convened on September 12–13 under the leadership of Prime Minister Ali Asadov.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived at the Palace of Independence in Minsk, the residence of the Belarusian leader. The Russian head of state will take part in the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, which will kick off soon.

On May 30, Prime Minister Ali Asadov chaired another session of Azerbaijan’s Economic Council.

On April 11, Prime Minister Ali Asadov chaired another meeting of Azerbaijan’s Economic Council.

On March 10, Prime Minister Ali Asadov presided over another meeting of Azerbaijan's Economic Council.