Iran has expanded its power generation capacity with the commissioning of new thermal power plants, further strengthening its electricity production potential and advancing infrastructure in key provinces.
Azerbaijan's domestic public debt has shown a decline in relation to GDP, driven by strategic measures to expand the domestic financial market, reduce refinancing risks, and optimize debt servicing costs.
The IMF plans to focus its engagement with Turkmenistan in 2026 on safeguarding macroeconomic stability and advancing structural reforms through targeted technical assistance and capacity development.
In January 2026, the AZIR index decreased following a reduction in the refinancing rate. The Central Bank of Azerbaijan’s policy tools effectively managed liquidity and minimized external impacts. Recent rate cuts led to lower interest rates across key financial markets.
Cargo handling at Iran’s Anzali Port has increased notably, reflecting stronger export and transit activity at one of the country’s key ports on the Caspian Sea.
Uzbekistan’s microfinance sector continued to expand rapidly in 2025, with total capital rising sharply and several players posting triple-digit growth, even as market positions shifted among the leading institutions.