BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 13. Azerbaijan’s
trade volume with Central Asian countries increased by more than
50% in 2025, the country's Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov at
a gala reception in Baku marking the 35th anniversary of
Turkmenistan’s independence, Trend's correspondent reports.
“There are more than 400 companies operating in our country with
capital from Central Asia,” Jabbarov said.
According to him, Azerbaijan’s cooperation with Central Asian
countries goes beyond simply increasing trade and is moving into a
new phase involving joint investments, the development of
production, and expanded access to foreign markets.
Jabbarov emphasized the special importance Azerbaijan attaches
to developing economic ties with Turkmenistan. He noted that the
economic potential of the two countries provides a foundation for
exploring new opportunities and diversifying cooperation.
The minister also highlighted the role of the Joint
Intergovernmental Commission as an important platform for expanding
bilateral ties.
“At the ninth meeting of the commission, held in July in
Ashgabat, we had productive discussions on strengthening our
partnership in the areas of trade and economic cooperation, energy,
transportation, agriculture, food security, environmental
protection, water infrastructure, and other priority areas,” he
said.
