BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 9. Issues of cooperation in energy, transport, investment, trade, industry, innovation, digitalization, and other fields were discussed at a round table held as part of the business mission of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Azerbaijan, Trend reports.
According to the information, a roundtable was organized at the Ministry of Economy with a delegation led by Khush Choksy, Senior Vice President, International Member Relations & Senior Vice President, Middle East & Türkiye at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. During the roundtable, it was emphasized that, thanks to the political will of the heads of state, the relations between Azerbaijan and the United States have reached the level of strategic partnership, creating ample opportunities for the diversification of economic cooperation. It was noted that the economic environment in the country, built on the principles of macroeconomic stability and sustainable development, is highly attractive to foreign investors. Information was provided on the ongoing efforts aimed at diversifying Azerbaijan's economy and expanding the non-oil and gas sector, as well as on key strategic initiatives. The country’s favorable transport and logistics advantages were highlighted, and the potential for further collaboration through new transportation links was emphasized. The roundtable also discussed the incentives and benefits available to entrepreneurs in Azerbaijan, as well as the steps taken in digitalization, the expansion of investment flows, and the development of entrepreneurship.
Representatives of U.S. companies attending the meeting conveyed their satisfaction with Azerbaijan’s conducive business environment and underscored their keen interest in fostering and expanding strategic partnerships. During the discussions, participants explored forthcoming steps and identified potential projects aimed at enhancing collaboration across various sectors, including energy, transportation, investment, trade, industry, innovation, and digitalization. Additionally, queries from American companies were addressed in detail.
The delegation, led by Jennifer Miel, Vice President for Middle East, Central Asia, and Türkiye Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, included senior executives from prominent corporations such as Apple, Ardea Energy Technologies Inc., Ericsson AB, ExxonMobil, Herbalife, Illumina, Meta, Visa, Wabtec, Baker Hughes, BP, Boeing Global, Honeywell, J.P. Morgan, Lummus Technology, Marriott, Mastercard, Shell International, Azerbaijan Coca-Cola Bottlers LLC, and Motorola Solutions.
