BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 17. As part of
international events held in the holy city of Mecca, a memorandum
of understanding was signed on expanding cooperation between the
National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations
of Azerbaijan (ASK) and the UK-based Muslim Trade Forum, Trend reports via the
ASK.


"The document was signed by ASK President Mammad Musayev and
Muslim Trade Forum Chairman Iqbal Sacranie. After the signing of
the memorandum, a meeting was held between the parties, during
which the prospects for further cooperation were discussed.


ASK President Mammad Musayev noted that the signed document will
allow for more systematic and structured interaction between the
two organizations. He said that work is underway to organize a
visit by the Azerbaijan Confederation of Entrepreneurs to the UK
this year, emphasizing the importance of the London Halal Forum,"
the information says.


In addition, it is emphasized that M. Musaev also recalled
Azerbaijan's participation in the B6 and C8 cooperation formats,
stressing that interaction within these platforms contributes to
the expansion of the partnership's geography. He added that the
dynamic development of forums in the field of halal economy and
trade creates the basis for achieving more successful cooperation
results.







According to the information, the Chairman of the Muslim Trade
Forum, in turn, noted the importance of forming a unified database
for effective interaction, emphasized the importance of a
research-based and targeted approach, and proposed the creation of
a joint working group in this direction.


Established in the UK, the Muslim Trade Forum is one of the
leading platforms aimed at strengthening the Muslim business
community economically, developing ties between entrepreneurs, and
promoting international cooperation.


The signing of the memorandum takes cooperation between ASK and
the Muslim Trade Forum to a new level and opens up important
opportunities for Azerbaijani businesses to enter the UK and wider
international markets," the information notes.