BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 22. Export financing
and investment cooperation between Azerbaijan and Spain were
discussed during a business visit to Spain by First Deputy Minister
of Economy of Azerbaijan Elnur Aliyev, Trend reports, citing the Ministry of
Economy.
During the visit, Aliyev held a series of meetings with
representatives of companies and financial institutions, focusing
on expanding economic and trade relations, promoting investment
cooperation, and exploring opportunities for financing exports and
implementing joint projects.
At a meeting with CEO of the Spanish export credit agency CESCE
Pablo de Ramón-Laca Clausen, the sides discussed export credit
mechanisms, insurance instruments, and improving access for
Azerbaijani businesses to financial resources for the import of
Spanish equipment, as well as prospects for cooperation with the
Azerbaijan Business Development Fund. The importance of enhancing
entrepreneurs’ access to international financial tools was
emphasized.
According to the ministry, during talks with President and CEO
of Grupo Azvi Manuel Contreras Caro, Azerbaijan’s transit and
logistics potential and ongoing large-scale infrastructure projects
were presented. The sides explored cooperation opportunities in
transport, infrastructure, and engineering.
“At the meeting with CEO of Fomento al Desarrollo del Comercio
Internacional SL Juan Sebastián Garrigues Díaz-Llanos, the parties
discussed the development of trade relations, promotion of
investments, expansion of private sector partnerships, and support
for new business initiatives,” the ministry said.
