BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 22. A delegation led by
Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy, Mikayil Jabbarov, recently made a
business visit to North Macedonia, focusing on deepening bilateral
relations and expanding economic cooperation, Trend reports, citing
Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Economy.
During the visit, the Azerbaijani delegation met with North
Macedonia’s President, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, who praised the
growing friendship between the two countries and expressed support
for strengthening their partnership.
Minister Jabbarov highlighted the fast-paced development of
economic and trade ties with North Macedonia and emphasized the
strong potential for further collaboration. He stressed the
importance of launching joint projects and initiatives and provided
an overview of Azerbaijan’s economic strengths and priority areas
for future cooperation.
In a meeting with Afrim Gashi, Speaker of the North Macedonian
Assembly, Jabbarov underlined the importance of mutually beneficial
cooperation and expanding collaboration in trade, investment, and
other sectors. Both sides acknowledged significant potential for
joint economic activities and discussed opportunities in energy,
trade, investment, and legal frameworks.
During talks with North Macedonia’s First Deputy Prime Minister
and Minister of Environment and Physical Planning, Izet Mexhiti,
Azerbaijan’s favorable investment climate and strategic geographic
location as a transit hub were highlighted. The two sides discussed
prospects for cooperation on joint initiatives, projects, and
strengthening partnerships in both traditional and renewable energy
sectors.
At a meeting with North Macedonia’s Minister of Economy and
Labor, Besar Durmishi, the focus was on intensifying cooperation in
trade, investment, energy, tourism, and transport. Both parties
expressed keen interest in advancing priority projects and
promoting business ties between their countries.
Minister Jabbarov also met with Orhan Murtezani, North
Macedonia’s Minister of European Affairs, where they discussed
Azerbaijan’s long-term strategic initiatives, regional and global
projects, and ongoing investment efforts. The conversation
highlighted opportunities to boost cooperation in energy,
investment, trade, tourism, and agriculture, emphasizing the mutual
benefits of diversifying their partnership.