A presentation on "Business climate and investment opportunities in Azerbaijan" took place in the framework of the 25th annual meeting of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London on May 11.
As Turan was told in the Ministry of Economy, a report was made by the Deputy Minister of Economy Sahil Babayev, who told the audience about the development priorities in the non-oil economy.
Also presented were Azerbaijan Investment Company, Sumgait Chemical and Industrial Park and Southern Gas Corridor JSC.
The special session of the EBRD's business opportunities in Azerbaijan was attended by the participants of the annual meeting of the bank and representatives of the state and private sectors in several countries.
Note that the annual meeting of the bank completes its work on 12 May. --- 08D
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