BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 7. One of the main goals
of the “Azerbaijan Jewelry Show” exhibition, currently taking place
in Azerbaijan, is to promote domestic jewelry products in
international markets, popularize the “Made in Azerbaijan” brand,
and increase the jewelry industry’s share in the country’s export
basket, Toghrul Abbasguliyev, Chairman of the Board of the
Azerbaijan Jewelers Association, said, Trend reports.
He made the announcement during his speech at the “Azerbaijan
Jewelry Show.”
According to him, one of the main goals of the exhibition is to
promote products of the Azerbaijani jewelry industry, popularize
“Made in Azerbaijan” jewelry, and strengthen the position of these
products in the Azerbaijani market and in countries across the
region.
Toghrul Abbasguliyev noted that in addition to finished jewelry
products, the exhibition will feature equipment, machinery, various
accessories, modern technologies used in the jewelry industry, as
well as services provided by the public and private sectors.
He noted that, in addition to Azerbaijani companies, Turkish
companies, entrepreneurs, and brands are also participating in the
exhibition. Furthermore, buyers and visitors from Uzbekistan,
Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and
Israel are expected to attend.
The association’s chairman emphasized that there is significant
demand for Azerbaijani jewelry in the neighboring region, and that
this interest is driven by the professional Azerbaijani school of
jewelry making.
“Our main mission is to preserve the Azerbaijani jewelry school,
national ornaments and patterns, as well as traditions in this
field. In this regard, we attach particular importance to the broad
representation of Azerbaijani brands and ‘Made in Azerbaijan’
products at the exhibition,” he added.
Abbasguliyev also praised the government’s support for the
jewelry industry in recent years. He noted that the introduction of
customs and tax incentives has provided a significant boost to the
sector’s development.
The head of the association noted that cooperation with the
State Tax Service, the State Customs Committee, the Agency for the
Promotion of Exports and Investments, as well as the Agency for
Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control, will make an additional
contribution to the development of the industry.
Companies operating in the jewelry industry from Azerbaijan and
Türkiye are participating in the “Azerbaijan Jewelry Show,”
organized as an international event.
The exhibition features precious stones, gold and silver
jewelry, bullion and coins, costume jewelry, jewelry packaging, as
well as equipment and materials for the jewelry industry.