As part of the Second Azerbaijan International Investment Forum, issues related to expanding economic cooperation between the South Caucasus and Central Asia and strengthening investment and regional connectivity opportunities were discussed.
A panel session titled “Azerbaijan at the Center of South Caucasus–Central Asia Strategic Partnerships: The Key Driver of Regional Cooperation” was held as part of the Second Azerbaijan International Investment Forum, convened in Baku under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ilham Aliyev.
The session was moderated by Orkhan Amashov, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of AnewZ.
Taleh Ziyadov, Advisor to the Minister of Economy, highlighted Azerbaijan’s role as one of the key platforms for economic cooperation between the South Caucasus and Central Asia. It was noted that the development of the Middle Corridor, green energy, mutual investments and joint transport projects contribute to strengthening regional economic integration.
The event featured Sezai Uçarmak, Deputy Minister of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye; Baghdad Amreyev, President of the Turkic Investment Fund; Balázs Hendrich, Executive Director of the Budapest Representation of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS); Kıvanç Zaimler, CEO of Sabancı Holding, Türkiye; Bassem Tadros, Senior Vice President, Asset Management at XRG, UAE; Ziya Aliyev, Vice President of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank; Mikheil Khidureli, CEO of LEPL Investment Agency of Georgia; and Yerlan Koishibayev, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy.
The participants shared their views on developing a cooperation platform between the South Caucasus and Central Asia, expanding trade and investment ties in the Caspian region, and complementing political dialogue with practical initiatives in business, infrastructure and institutional cooperation. Discussions focused on strengthening mutual trust and economic ties among the countries of the region, expanding investment and financing opportunities, the contribution of the private sector and institutional mechanisms to regional cooperation, as well as promoting closer economic integration across the Caspian basin.The Second Azerbaijan International Investment Forum is being held in Baku under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ilham Aliyev. Organized by the Ministry of Economy and the Export and Investment Promotion Agency – AZPROMO, in strategic partnership with The European House – Ambrosetti, the Forum is dedicated to the theme “Rebuilding Trust in a Fragmented World: The South Caucasus as a Pillar of Global Connectivity and Investment Stability.”
October 05, 2026 16:32
Minister of Economy Meets with Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organization
