11:37 - 22.08.2024

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August 22, Fineko/abc.az. The economies of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are developing dynamically, Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan Mikayil Jabbarov said at the Uzbek-Azerbaijani Business Forum in Tashkent, according to ABC.AZ.

"There is a multiple increase in the interest of Azerbaijani entrepreneurs in activities on the territory of Uzbekistan. The same thing, which pleases us, we see from the other side as well," he said.

Noting that a joint investment instrument (Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Investment Company) is already operating between the countries, the minister expressed hope for its further effective activities.

Mikayil Jabbarov also emphasized the opportunities for expanding joint activities between entrepreneurs not only in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan but also in third countries. In particular, the minister recalled that a week ago, representatives of relevant ministries and companies from Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan paid a joint visit to Afghanistan, a potential and promising direction for joint activities. He added that this is not the only jurisdiction where the two countries can successfully work and implement plans.