Azerbaijan, Slovakia mull bilateral relations

Azerbaijan's Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov paid a working visit to the Slovak Republic.

According to Report, as part of the visit, the minister was received by the Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico, and met with the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy Denisa Sakova, and Deputy Chairman of the National Council, acting Chairman Peter Ziga.

The sides underlined the expansion of ties in significant areas and stressed the importance of mutual visits, joint events, meetings and discussions in strengthening Azerbaijani-Slovak cooperation. The Slovak side was informed about the wide opportunities in Azerbaijan for effective partnership in various fields, including trade, energy, investment, industry, humanitarian activities, as well as within the Alat Free Economic Zone.

They also emphasized the importance of initiatives to strengthen trade and economic ties between countries, including an increase in mutual trade turnover and the importance of exchanging information about products with export potential.

The participants in the meetings noted that regional and global energy projects, with Azerbaijan as an initiator and active participant, contribute to the energy supply of partner countries and in this context, energy cooperation is one of the priorities of relations with Slovakia.

During the meetings, information was presented about the favorable business environment in Azerbaijan, the opportunities created for investors, and the potential for implementing joint projects.

The parties considered the possibilities of developing energy, trade and investment cooperation and implementing joint projects, supporting initiatives in the industrial, agricultural, tourism, innovation spheres, joint actions for the transition to green energy, as well as the possibility of Slovakia joining energy projects in which Azerbaijan is a participant.