As part of the Second Azerbaijan International Investment Forum, opportunities to expand investment and trade between Azerbaijan and African countries, develop business partnerships, and explore new areas of cooperation were discussed.
As part of the Second Azerbaijan International Investment Forum, held under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ilham Aliyev, a side event titled “Connecting Africa and Azerbaijan: Investment, Trade and Growth” addressed innovative approaches to public services, the application of the ASAN Service model in African countries, and the exchange of governance expertise.
The event highlighted the current state and institutional framework of Azerbaijan–Africa economic cooperation, as well as new opportunities to expand trade, investment and business ties. The national development priorities and investment environments of African countries, along with their potential for cooperation with Azerbaijan, were also presented.
The activities of Azerbaijani companies in African markets, opportunities to increase export potential, practical issues related to logistics, and the role of business platforms in expanding cooperation were discussed.
Opportunities for cooperation in energy and commodities trade, digital public services, infrastructure and construction, agriculture and agro-processing were also reviewed.
Mahammadali Khudaverdiyev, Head of the International Relations Department of the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, shared his views on cooperation between Azerbaijan and African countries in the application of innovative approaches to public services.
The panel discussion featured Sevil Yahyayeva, Advisor to the Executive Director of the Export and Investment Promotion Agency – AZPROMO; Togrul Kocharli, Global Head of Business Development at SOCAR Trading; Rana Gafarova, Founder and Chairwoman of Africa–Azerbaijan Cooperation (AFAZ); Akinropo Gbolabo Agbabiaka, former President of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) – Azerbaijan Chapter; and Predict Mutepfe, Founder of the Africa–Caucasus Forum.
The discussions focused on expanding mutually beneficial economic partnerships between Azerbaijan and African countries, strengthening business ties, and realizing new investment opportunities.
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