EC says ready to bring partnership with Azerbaijan to new level

Potential for investments in Azerbaijan can well go beyond the initially indicated levels, Acting Director-General for European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations of the European Commission Maciej Popowski said as part of his visit to Azerbaijan, Report informs.

“The EU has been a steadfast partner of Azerbaijan bringing in EU expertise and best practices through for instance Twinning and TAIEX. We are ready to bring our partnership to a new level by working hand in hand with Azerbaijan to unleash the full potential of the Economic and Investment Plan. My mission to Azerbaijan has shown that potential for investments in Azerbaijan can well go beyond the initially indicated levels. The EU is more than ready to work together with the Government, the private sector and international financial institutions to make a positive change for the lives of everyday citizens in Azerbaijan and across the Eastern Partnership region,” he noted.

Maciej Popowski paid an official visit to Baku on November 17-18 to discuss and take forward the implementation of the EU’s Economic and Investment Plan for the Eastern Partnership in Azerbaijan with key government interlocutors.