BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 16. Azerbaijan’s net
foreign financial assets increased by $181.6 million in the first
quarter of 2026.
This is reflected in the report of the Central Bank of
Azerbaijan.
Due to the Central Bank the increase was driven by $879.2
million in direct investments abroad and $51.7 million in portfolio
investments, partially offset by a $749.3 million negative
contribution from other investments.
According to the data, net foreign financial liabilities
declined by $1,995 million during the reporting period. The change
was shaped by $65.8 million in foreign direct investment inflows,
$0.4 million in oil bonus payments, a $2,013.3 million change in
portfolio investments, and a $47.9 million decrease in other
investment liabilities.
The Central Bank did not provide additional breakdown details in
the report.
