An official reception marking the Independence Day of the
Republic of Azerbaijan was held in Prague under the patronage of
the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Czech Republic.
The event commemorated the founding of the Azerbaijan Democratic
Republic in 1918 and brought together leading political figures,
diplomats, business executives, media representatives, and members
of the Azerbaijani community in the Czech Republic.
The reception was hosted by His Excellency Mr. Yashar Aliyev,
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of
Azerbaijan to the Czech Republic, who welcomed guests and delivered
the opening address. In his remarks, Ambassador Aliyev highlighted
the historical significance of Azerbaijan’s Independence Day, the
country’s remarkable economic and social development since the
restoration of independence, and the growing strategic partnership
between Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic. He emphasized
Azerbaijan’s role as a reliable international partner in the fields
of energy security, regional connectivity, trade, and investment
cooperation.
The event was attended by a number of distinguished guests,
including Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, Speaker of the Chamber
of Deputies Tomio Okamura, Head of the Czech Government Office
Tünde Barta, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister Hynek
Kmoníček, members of the Czech Parliament, representatives of state
institutions, ambassadors accredited in Prague, business leaders,
media representatives, and members of the Azerbaijani diaspora.
In his official address, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš emphasized
the strategic importance of Czech-Azerbaijani relations and
highlighted the successful development of cooperation in trade,
investment, and energy security. He noted Azerbaijan’s role as a
reliable partner and one of the Czech Republic’s key energy
suppliers.
Speaker Tomio Okamura also underscored the importance of the
long-standing partnership between the Czech Republic and
Azerbaijan, expressing confidence that bilateral cooperation would
continue to expand not only in energy but also in trade,
transportation, investment, culture, and people-to-people
relations.
Among the invited guests were representatives of Financial Chain
Corporation (FCHAIN). The company was represented by Mr. Teymur
Akhundov, Regional Manager, together with the company’s HR &
Administrative Manager for the Czech Republic.
A key highlight of the evening for FCHAIN was a series of
separate high-level meetings held by the FCHAIN delegation with
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies
Tomio Okamura. During these meetings, Mr. Akhundov provided a
comprehensive presentation of Financial Chain Corporation,
outlining the company’s business development strategy, ongoing
projects, long-term vision, and expansion plans across the Czech
Republic and Slovakia as well as other European countries.
Particular attention was given to FCHAIN’s growing activities in
the region, its commitment to innovation, financial technologies,
digital transformation, and its contribution to strengthening
international business cooperation.
The discussions also focused on the economic and investment
climate in the Czech Republic, opportunities for collaboration
between international companies and public institutions, and the
role of innovative enterprises in supporting sustainable economic
growth. The FCHAIN delegation shared details regarding the
company’s current achievements, future objectives, and strategic
plans for expanding its operations throughout Central Europe. At
the conclusion, the parties agreed to remain in contact and to
continue participating in various business, economic, social, and
public events throughout the Czech Republic.
The reception concluded with a cultural exhibition dedicated to
Azerbaijan’s Independence Day, featuring works by Azerbaijani
artists that showcased the country’s rich cultural heritage and
traditions. The exhibition attracted significant interest from
guests and served as another example of the strong cultural ties
connecting Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic.
The participation of Financial Chain Corporation in this
prestigious diplomatic event reflects the company’s growing
presence and ambitions in Central Europe. Through active engagement
with government leaders, diplomatic representatives, and business
stakeholders, FCHAIN continues to strengthen its position in the
Czech and Slovak markets while contributing to international
cooperation, innovation, and sustainable economic development.
