BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 15. Azerbaijan is an
important partner for Slovakia and a key link connecting Europe,
the South Caucasus and Central Asia, Slovakia’s Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister of Economy Denisa Sakova said, Trend's correspondent reports
from the event.
She made the remarks at the Azerbaijan-Slovakia Business Forum
in Baku.
"In the context of a changing geopolitical landscape, resilient
supply chains, efficient transport corridors and reliable energy
supplies have become strategic priorities. Azerbaijan is playing an
increasingly important role not only as a reliable energy partner
but also as a major logistics hub connecting regions and markets,"
she said.
According to Sakova, energy remains one of the key areas of
economic cooperation between the two countries.
She noted that diversifying natural gas supply sources and
transport routes is important for both Slovakia and Europe,
highlighting Azerbaijan’s contribution to strengthening the
region’s energy security.
The minister also said that bilateral cooperation extends far
beyond the energy sector. According to her, Slovak companies are
already involved in Azerbaijan’s modernization efforts and highly
value the opportunity to contribute to the reconstruction of
Karabakh.
Sakova noted that the "Smart Village" project in Bash Garvand
village of Azerbaijan’s Aghdam district is a strong example of how
Slovak technologies and expertise can help implement practical
solutions aimed at improving people’s quality of life.
She added that significant potential for further cooperation
also exists in infrastructure, digitalization, industrial
production, water management and advanced technologies.
The minister expressed confidence that the business forum would
create new opportunities for investment and long-term cooperation
between Azerbaijani and Slovak companies.
