BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 15. Azerbaijan is
encouraging international investors to view the country not only as
a standalone market but also as a strategic gateway to a broader
regional market, leveraging its geographic location and developed
transport and logistics infrastructure, Economy Minister Mikayil
Jabbarov said, Trend's correspondent reports from the event.
Speaking at the Azerbaijan-Slovakia Business Forum in Baku,
Jabbarov said Azerbaijan's geographic position makes the country a
unique link between Central Asia and the South Caucasus.
The minister noted that Baku is not only the largest capital
city on the Caspian Sea but also the only port on the western coast
of the Caspian, making it not only the shortest but also
potentially the most reliable connection point with Central
Asia.
Jabbarov said that as a landlocked country, Azerbaijan
understands the importance of transport connectivity for economic
development.
He emphasized that this is not only about transportation links
but also about integration into a broader market, including free
trade regimes with several countries in the region.
The minister highlighted Azerbaijan's traditionally strong
economic and transport ties with Georgia, while also noting the
ongoing peace process with Armenia following the restoration of
Azerbaijan's territorial integrity.
According to Jabbarov, companies operating in Azerbaijan gain
access not only to the country's domestic market but also to a
wider regional market.
