BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 12. On December 11,
British Chamber of Commerce Azerbaijan (BCCA) held a dinner
reception as part of the first official visit of Lord John
Alderdice, the UK Trade Envoy to Azerbaijan and Central Asia, to
Azerbaijan, Trend
reports via BCCA.
The event brought together senior officials and business leaders
to discuss the future of UK–Azerbaijan economic cooperation and
priorities in sustainable finance.
Zibar Huseynova, BCCA Executive Director and Kieran Reddington,
BCCA Chairperson, opened the reception. They underlined the
importance of strong bilateral partnerships and the Chamber’s role
in supporting dialogue between the business communities of both
countries.
During the reception, Lord Alderdice delivered a speech in which
he reflected on the evolution of UK–Azerbaijan relations, the
country’s economic transformation, and the role of sustainable
finance in shaping future cooperation.
Rustam Tahirov, Director of the Financial Sector Sustainable
Development Department at the Central Bank of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, delivered the keynote speech. He presented the
country’s current work in strengthening the financial system and
aligning it with global sustainability practices.
The reception also included the presentation of the Robin
Bennett Award by Ilgar Valiyev, Country Managing Partner at EY
Azerbaijan. This year, the award was presented to Fergus Auld,
British Ambassador to Azerbaijan, in recognition of his exceptional
contribution to strengthening UK–Azerbaijan economic relations and
his long-standing support for the Chamber’s mission.
The event concluded with a networking session, offering
participants an opportunity to exchange ideas on future cooperation
opportunities, and the evolving landscape of responsible investment
in both markets.
BCCA is one of the country’s leading business platforms
supporting trade, investment, and economic partnerships between the
UK and Azerbaijan. Through events, advocacy, and sector-specific
initiatives, the Chamber provides strategic insights and
facilitates dialogue among public and private stakeholders.
