9 October 2026

Central Bank Governor Taleh Kazimov speaks at Istanbul Economic Forum

Central Bank Governor Taleh Kazimov spoke at the Istanbul Economic Forum in Türkiye, where he discussed the challenges facing monetary policymakers as global economic uncertainty and geopolitical risks increase. Kazimov addressed a panel titled ‘Monetary Policy Amid Uncertainty’, outlining the potential impact of global economic developments and geopolitical risks on Azerbaijan’s economy and monetary policy.

10 September 2026

Central Bank Governor met with a World Bank delegation

Central Bank Governor Taleh Kazimov met with a World Bank (WB) delegation led by Rolande Pryce, the bank’s regional director for the South Caucasus. The meeting focused on cooperation between Azerbaijan and the WB, progress in implementing measures outlined under the Country Partnership Framework, ongoing investment projects and prospects for future cooperation.

15 July 2026

Central Bank of Azerbaijan and National Bank of Slovakia discussed cooperation

Governor of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan Taleh Kazimov met with a delegation led by Peter Kažimír, Governor of the National Bank of Slovakia, who is visiting Azerbaijan. During the meeting, the significant potential for cooperation in regulating capital markets and the insurance sector, modernizing supervisory frameworks, ensuring financial stability, increasing financial literacy, combating digital fraud, and improving consumer rights protection mechanisms was emphasized.

AZN exchange rate

From 09.10.2026

1 USD

1.7000

1 EUR

1.9093

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100 RUB

1.9998

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1 TRY

0.0345

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Interest rates

From 24.09.2026

Corridor floor

Corridor ceiling

7.5%

Refinancing rate

6.5%

Inflation

Annual inflation 5.7% - August 2026

Target4 (±2) %

Money market

on 08.10.2026

AZIR (Azerbaijan Interbank Rate)i

5.8757%

30-day compounded AZIR

5.8435%

90-day compounded AZIR

6.1996%

180-day compounded AZIR

6.3915%

AZIR Compounded Index

114.225643

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09.10.2026

Central Bank Governor Taleh Kazimov speaks at Istanbul Economic Forum

09 October 2026, Baku: Central Bank Governor Taleh Kazimov spoke at the Istanbul Economic Forum in Türkiye, where he discussed the challenges facing monetary policymakers as global economic uncertainty and geopolitical risks increase. Kazimov addressed a panel titled ‘Monetary Policy Amid Uncertainty’, outlining the potential impact of global economic developments and geopolitical risks on Azerbaijan’s economy and monetary policy. He stressed the importance of maintaining price and broader macroeconomic stability, keeping inflation expectations anchored, responding flexibly to changing conditions and communicating clearly with the public and fin...