Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev has met with Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexey Overchuk, who is on a visit to the country.
Satisfaction was expressed at the meeting with the successful development of Azerbaijani-Russian friendly relations in various fields.
At the meeting, the importance of successful projects implemented in the field of mutual investment was noted, and views were exchanged on the prospects for expanding cooperation in this direction.
The level of interaction in various areas of the industrial sphere was highly appreciated; it was noted that this cooperation also covers territories liberated from occupation.
In conclusion, Shahin Mustafayev and Alexey Overchuk signed the “Roadmap for the development of key areas of Azerbaijani-Russian cooperation for 2024 – 2026.”
The road map provides for taking specific steps to develop cooperation in trade, economic and investment, transport, industrial, agricultural, energy, tourism, humanitarian and social spheres, as well as in the field of food security, innovation and information technology.
Economics
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Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy, Mikayil Jabbarov, participated in the "Circle of Leaders: Financing the Energy Transition - New Horizons" session during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, emphasizing the country’s strategic role in global energy security and its green energy transition initiatives.
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Around 200 employees of SOCAR, Azerbaijan's state oil company, staged a strike in Batumi, Georgia, on January 21,demanding wage increases, local outlet Batumelebi reported. Participants included technicians and staff from various departments who argued that their long-standing minimal salaries fail to reflect their workload.
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On January 21, during a meeting in Davos, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Henrik Poulsen, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Carlsberg Group, and Jacob Aarup-Andersen, the company's CEO. The discussions emphasized Carlsberg Group's expanding presence in Azerbaijan and its commitment to developing local production and sustainability.
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In 2024, Azerbaijan's "Single Window" Export Support Center processed 1,747 requests from businesses and individuals, facilitating the issuance of 3,982 export certificates. According to Vusal Gasimli, Executive Director of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communications, these efforts supported export operations valued at USD 288.2 million.
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