BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 4. Azerbaijan and
Austria have discussed prospects for expanding bilateral economic
and trade relations, including increasing trade turnover,
broadening mutual investment opportunities, and strengthening
industrial cooperation, Trend reports via Azerbaijan’s Ministry of
Economy.
According to the ministry, First Deputy Minister Elnur Aliyev
met with Severin Gruber, Secretary General of Austria’s Federal
Ministry for Economy, Energy and Tourism.
The sides reviewed the current state and prospects of bilateral
economic ties, examining opportunities to boost trade, expand
reciprocal investments, and implement joint projects. Discussions
also covered cooperation with Austrian companies in the territories
liberated from occupation, as well as partnership in industry,
agriculture, energy, including renewable energy, and humanitarian
fields.
The meeting noted that more efficient use of existing potential
and promotion of direct contacts between business communities could
further deepen economic relations between the two countries.
