AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMoroccan Heritage Days in Baku: Morocco’s Embassy says a five-day cultural showcase runs Sept 10–14, featuring fashion (including the UNESCO-listed Moroccan caftan), photography, music, gastronomy and traditional crafts—aimed at boosting people-to-people ties. Old City culture spotlight: Shanliurfa Culture Days opened in Baku’s Old City at Gosha Gala Square, with two days of heritage, crafts, cuisine, folklore and music hosted by the Yunus Emre Institute. Caspian ferry revival: Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan plan to restart passenger ferries on the Kuryk–Baku–Kuryk route, suspended since 2020; officials cite about 1,500 passengers a year before the pause and expect a boost for tourism and Middle Corridor connectivity. Tourism controversy: A report alleges online tours market Karabakh/Khankendi and Shusha as a “closed to visitors” destination while glossing over the 2023 displacement of Armenians. Travel-linked flights: AZAL will resume direct Baku–Jeddah flights from Sept 15 (four weekly services), while broader regional disruptions continue to affect some international travel.
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