BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 7. Azerbaijan’s First
Deputy Minister of Economy, Elnur Aliyev, held a series of meetings
on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
(SPIEF), Trend
reports citing Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Economy
The Azerbaijani delegation met with Acting Head of Russia’s
Republic of Dagestan, Fyodor Shchukin. The parties exchanged views
on the current state of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Dagestan
and discussed prospects for its further development.
The forum also featured a meeting with Chairman of the
Government of the Republic of Dagestan Magomed Ramazanov.
Discussions focused on expanding economic and trade ties between
Azerbaijan and Dagestan, promoting investment, making more
effective use of logistics opportunities, and developing
interregional cooperation. It was noted that expanding the
activities of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and
Humanitarian Cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the
Republic of Dagestan of the Russian Federation could contribute to
strengthening bilateral relations.
During a meeting with Russian Deputy Minister of Economic
Development Vladimir Ilyichev, the parties exchanged views on
activities carried out within the framework of the
Azerbaijan-Russia Intergovernmental Commission and discussed
prospects for enhancing interregional cooperation. They emphasized
the importance of attracting mutual investments, expanding trade
relations, and implementing joint projects. In addition, the
Azerbaijani side presented a list of products with export potential
to help broaden export cooperation and increase trade volumes.
At a meeting with Deputy Minister of Trade of the Republic of
Türkiye Sezai Uçarmak, the participants highlighted the successful
development of Azerbaijan-Türkiye economic relations. The sides
discussed increasing bilateral trade turnover, expanding
cooperation in e-commerce, investment and logistics, strengthening
ties between business communities, advancing transport projects,
and exploring opportunities for new mutually beneficial
initiatives.
During talks with Head of the Republic of Karelia Artur
Parfenchikov, the parties reviewed prospects for developing trade
and economic relations, cooperation opportunities in industry, and
expanding interaction between national and cultural
associations.
The sides emphasized that, alongside economic relations,
humanitarian and cultural cooperation also contributes to
strengthening interregional partnerships.
At a meeting with Governor of Russia’s Astrakhan Region Igor
Babushkin, prospects for further cooperation between Azerbaijan and
the Astrakhan Region were discussed. Particular attention was paid
to strengthening transport and logistics links, expanding economic
cooperation in the Caspian region, increasing trade turnover, and
promoting contacts between business circles.
Elnur Aliyev also met with First Deputy Governor of Krasnoyarsk
Krai and Head of the Governor’s Administration Sergey Ponomarenko.
The meeting focused on the development of trade, economic and
industrial cooperation, investment promotion, and the expansion of
interregional ties. The parties reviewed existing opportunities for
cooperation in various areas and exchanged views on mechanisms and
tools that could help improve the effectiveness of bilateral
cooperation.