An additional panel session held as part of the 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum focused on expanding the Azerbaijan-Germany economic partnership, developing trade and investment ties, joint projects, and opportunities for business cooperation.
An additional panel session titled “German-Azerbaijani Economic Partnership: Business Dialogue and Cooperation” was held as part of the 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum, convened in Baku under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ilham Aliyev. The title of the session corresponds to the official Forum agenda.
Organized in collaboration with the German Chamber of Commerce, the session featured remarks by Samad Bashirli, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, who emphasized that the official visit of the President of Azerbaijan to Germany in July 2026 plays an important role in advancing the bilateral partnership. Meetings held with the President and the Federal Chancellor reaffirmed the shared commitment to closer cooperation. The joint declarations on the Strategic Agenda for Bilateral Partnership and on the establishment and functioning of the Azerbaijan-Germany Business Council provide a stronger framework for expanding trade and investment and deepening cooperation in the energy sector.
Opportunities were highlighted for further strengthening cooperation with Germany in industrial development and technology transfer, energy and resource efficiency, transport and logistics, access to regional markets, and other areas.
The panel session was attended by Michael Harms, Managing Director of the German Eastern Business Association (OA); Hannes Ametsreiter, Chairman of the Board of 1GLOBAL; Yusif Abdullayev, Executive Director of AZPROMO; and Azer Vahabzade, Chief Executive Officer of Milla Dairy.
The panelists exchanged views on the current state and prospects of Azerbaijan-Germany economic relations, the promotion of mutual investment, the expansion of industrial cooperation, and opportunities for collaboration in technology and innovation. Discussions also focused on strengthening direct ties between the private sectors, establishing new business partnerships, and implementing joint projects.
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