BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 2. The volume of foreign
direct investments (FDI) in Azerbaijan's economy from the U.S.
significantly grew during the first quarter of this year.


This is reflected in the report "Foreign direct investment
attracted to the economy of Azerbaijan and directed to the foreign
economy in the first quarter of 2026", published by the Central
Bank of Azerbaijan.


According to the report, the volume of FDI in the country's
economy from the U.S. amounted to $59.1 million, marking an
increase of $16.8 million, or 39.9%, compared to the same period
last year.


The report also indicates that during the reporting period, the
share of the U.S. in the total volume of FDI in Azerbaijan was
3.4%.


In the first quarter of 2026, total FDI in Azerbaijan's economy
reached $1.72 billion, up by $201.2 million, or 13.2%, compared to
the same period in 2025.


Concurrently, the volume of direct investment from Azerbaijan to
foreign economies amounted to $1.1 billion, representing a
year-on-year growth of $794.7 million, or 3.5 times.







Earlier, Sara Leming, U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)
Country Manager for Europe and Eurasia, said in an exclusive
interview with Trend that the agency is exploring cooperation
with Azerbaijan on nuclear energy, AI, digital infrastructure, and
other spheres.


"We see real opportunities in Azerbaijan, which is why we are
here in Baku. For this technical mission, USTDA is focused on
opportunities in energy and digital infrastructure. Specifically,
the delegation is engaging with Azerbaijani counterparts to explore
projects in priority sectors including liquefied natural gas, civil
nuclear energy, electricity transmission, AI infrastructure,
cybersecurity, and digital connectivity," she said.


Leming pointed out that these sectors support Azerbaijan’s
long-term digital development and energy security while advancing
U.S. economic and strategic interests.


"USTDA also prioritizes government and private sector
partnerships for work in the transportation and critical minerals
industries, where projects are appropriate. We are the U.S.
government’s first mover on infrastructure development overseas,
and our role is to help partners turn solid ideas into projects
that can actually move forward.


USTDA supports the preparation of larger-scale infrastructure
projects by funding pilot projects and feasibility studies. These
are the critical planning tools that help define an infrastructure
project’s technical requirements and pathways toward obtaining
financing. The projects most likely to receive our support will be
in industries of mutual priority, including energy and digital
infrastructure. We consider projects that have a strong likelihood
of obtaining financing and where our partners want high-quality,
innovative technologies that America has to offer," she
explained.