Azerbaijani Delegation Pays Working Visit to Switzerland

September 15, 2026 17:24

As part of the working visit of the delegation led by Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov to the Swiss Confederation, a number of meetings were held, along with the 10th meeting of the Joint Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation.

President of the Swiss Confederation and Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research Guy Parmelin received Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov.

During the meeting, issues on the agenda of Azerbaijan–Switzerland relations were discussed. It was emphasized that the strong bilateral ties between the two countries are based on mutual respect and trust, and that there are broad opportunities for further developing the partnership in the coming period.

The importance of expanding trade and investment cooperation, identifying new areas of cooperation within the framework of the Intergovernmental Commission, and further strengthening humanitarian ties was highlighted.

Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov met with Andrea Rauber Saxer, Federal Council Delegate for Trade Agreements and Head of the Bilateral Economic Relations Division at the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs

The meeting featured an exchange of views on priority areas for the development of Azerbaijan–Switzerland economic partnership. It was noted that expanding direct contacts between the business communities of the two countries, promoting mutual investment, and implementing new joint initiatives would contribute to further strengthening economic partnership.

As part of the visit, the 10th meeting of the Joint Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Swiss Federal Council was held.

At the meeting, attended by Co-Chairs of the Joint Commission Mikayil Jabbarov and Andrea Rauber Saxer, priority areas for the development of Azerbaijan–Switzerland economic partnership, as well as the current state of trade and investment relations, were reviewed.

The parties discussed ways to expand cooperation with the Swiss Confederation both on a bilateral basis and within the framework of international financial institutions.

New prospects for cooperation in industry, energy, the digital economy, innovation, agriculture, and tourism were highlighted. Emphasis was placed on Azerbaijan’s favorable investment environment, strategic transport connectivity, green energy potential, and the opportunities created for foreign partners by measures implemented in the area of digital transformation. The state support mechanisms applied to promote business development in Azerbaijan, including in the economic regions of Garabagh and Eastern Zangazur, were also highlighted.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the Protocol of the 10th Meeting of the Joint Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Swiss Federal Council was signed.