The Azerbaijani delegation visiting Türkiye continued its meetings in the cities of Istanbul and Izmir on May 14–15.
The visit was jointly organized by the Trade Representation of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Türkiye and the Ministry of Economy of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, with the support of the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Türkiye.
The delegation included Minister of Economy of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Kazim Huseynaliyev, Azerbaijan’s Trade Representative in Türkiye Tamerlan Taghiyev, Advisor to the Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan Niyazi Safarov, and Deputy Minister of Economy of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Tapdiq Aliyev.
As part of the visit program, the Azerbaijani delegation held bilateral meetings with Istanbul Governor Davut Gul and Deputy Governor of Izmir Nusret Sahin. During the meetings, the current state of cooperation and future development prospects were discussed.
The delegation also met with Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry Erdal Bahcivan and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Aegean Region Chamber of Industry Ender Yorganci.
Informational events titled “Investment Opportunities in Azerbaijan: The Strategic Potential of the Nakhchivan Region” were organized at the Istanbul Chamber of Industry and the Aegean Region Chamber of Industry.
Speaking at the events, Minister of Economy of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Kazim Huseynaliyev and Azerbaijan’s Trade Representative in Türkiye Tamerlan Taghiyev provided information about the development of economic cooperation between Azerbaijan and Türkiye, Nakhchivan’s strategic location, its investment and export potential, incentives created for investors, and new opportunities. They also noted that the Zangezur Corridor and new logistics opportunities would contribute to the economic development of both countries.
Presentations were also delivered on “Investing in Azerbaijan: Incentives and Support Mechanisms,” “Strategic Advantages of the Nakhchivan Region,” and “Tax, Customs, and Social Insurance Incentives Applied in Nakhchivan.”
Views were exchanged on prospects for cooperation with Turkish businesspeople, and questions of interest to them were answered.
