On July 1–2, 2026, the 28th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) and a Business Forum will be held in Baku under the chairmanship of the Republic of Azerbaijan, APA-Economics reports.
The Annual Meeting will review the Bank's performance, approve its 2025 financial statements, and discuss its future priorities and institutional development.
As part of the meeting, a Business Forum titled "Connecting Markets, Diversifying Economies: Azerbaijan as a Regional Hub" will focus on Azerbaijan's economic development priorities, strengthening regional cooperation, BSTDB projects implemented in the country, as well as current trends and challenges in development finance.
In line with the Forum's agenda, discussions will also focus on expanding regional connectivity, the contribution of diversified financing mechanisms to sustainable economic growth, and Azerbaijan's role as a key economic and transport hub between Europe and Asia.
The event will also feature various presentations, plenary sessions, and business discussions, as well as bilateral (B2B) meetings between entrepreneurs and representatives of financial institutions.
The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) is a multilateral international development finance institution established by the 11 member states of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation — Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Moldova, Romania, the Russian Federation, Türkiye, and Ukraine. Its headquarters are located in Thessaloniki, Greece.
BSTDB promotes sustainable economic development and regional cooperation in its member countries. Its activities include financing public and private sector projects, providing loans and credit lines, making investments and issuing guarantees, as well as trade finance.
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