BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 29. Prospects for
producing competitive products and reducing import dependence
through the construction of a plant for alcoholic and non-alcoholic
beverage production in Gabala have been discussed, Azerbaijan’s
Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov said in a post on his official
X page, Trend
reports.
“During the meeting with Tsezar Chocheli, Founder of the 'Gabala
Beverage Company,' we exchanged views on cooperation with the
company and its business initiatives.
We highlighted the importance of attracting investment to the
regions, discussed ongoing work on the construction of an alcoholic
and non-alcoholic beverage production plant in Gabala, and noted
the project’s potential to support employment, enhance
competitiveness, and reduce dependence on imports," the post
said.
Gabala Beverage Company is a large-scale production facility
being established in Azerbaijan through a partnership between
Azerbaijan Investment Company (AIC) OJSC and Georgian Beer Company
LLC. With an annual production capacity of 140 million liters, the
plant will create approximately 300 jobs and aims to produce beer,
energy drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages using modern
technologies. This initiative supports Azerbaijan's efforts to
enhance local production and export capabilities in the non-oil
sector.
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