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December 5, Fineko/abc.az. There is a goal to bring trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Turkey up to $15 bn. Trade turnover is projected to grow this year as well.

ABC.AZ reports, quoting Barysh Altyparmak, World Council of Turkish Business (WTB) representative for Azerbaijan, stated at the Baku meeting of the Eurasian Council of Representatives of the organization, arranged by the Turkish Embassy.

"In 2023, Azerbaijan-Turkey trade turnover totaled $7.5 bn, which means reaching 50% of the target of $15 bn set by the leaders of the two countries. We expect trade turnover to grow this year as well. Our goals are ambitious, and there is a lot of work to be done. The role of investors in the development of the Azerbaijani economy is of key importance. The opportunities provided to investors in free economic zones, industrial and technology parks play an important role," he stressed.