Jabbarov meets EU commissioner to strengthen trade and transport ties

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy, Mikayil Jabbarov, has met with EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood, Marta Kos. The Ministry of Economy reported on the meeting.

During the discussions, the European Union was described as one of Azerbaijan’s key foreign trade partners, with both sides expressing satisfaction at the development of economic cooperation. Successful ties in the fields of energy and investment were noted, while the significant potential for expanding collaboration in the transport sector was underlined.

The meeting also addressed the draft financing agreement between Azerbaijan and the European Commission on a project supporting demining, water resource management and the sustainable development of the transport sector.

In addition, the sides exchanged views on investment opportunities within the EU’s new global connectivity strategy, the “Global Gateway” initiative, covering energy, the digital economy, transport, the private sector and other areas.

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