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Russia-Azerbaijan Inter-regional Forum opens in Stavropol [PHOTO]

28 September 2017 17:21 (UTC+04:00)
Russia-Azerbaijan Inter-regional Forum opens in Stavropol [PHOTO]

By Sara Israfilbayova

The 8th Russia-Azerbaijan Interregional Forum under the motto "Investments, innovations and tourism” has kicked off in Stavropol, Russia.

The forum, organized by the Economy Ministry of Azerbaijan and the Economic Development Ministry of Russia, is attended by a delegation including 120 people, led by Economy Minister Shahin Mustafayev.

Presidential envoy in North Caucasian Federal District Oleg Belaventsev, Shahin Mustafayev, Russia’s Minister for Economic Development Maksim Oreshkin, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Russia Polad Bulbuloglu, Governor of the Stavropol Territory Vladimir Vladimirov and other officials addressed the session.

A round table on "Russian-Azerbaijani cooperation in the field of industry" considered issues of development of industrial potential of Russia and Azerbaijan, development of industrial cooperation between industrial enterprises, implementation of joint projects in the field of industry, presentation of the experience and potential of industrial clusters and technology parks in Russia and Azerbaijan.

Moreover, participants of round table on "Russian-Azerbaijani cooperation in the field of health" discussed the innovative development of public health and the financing of health systems.

Representatives of the agrarian sector of the two countries gathered at a round table dedicated to the development of bilateral cooperation in the agro-industrial complex. They discussed the experience of implementing joint projects in the agrarian sphere, the mechanisms of development of cooperation between Russia and Azerbaijan in the agrarian sphere, exchange of experience and support of partnerships in the sphere of small and medium business.

Meetings between Azerbaijani and Russian businessmen are also planned to be held. At the end of the event, a number of documents on cooperation between Azerbaijan and Russia will be signed.

The forum will last until September 29 and end for the guests of the region by a tourist trip to the resort towns of the Caucasian Mineral Waters.

The Russian-Azerbaijani Interregional Forum has been held since 2010. In 2016 it was attended by more than 500 people with participation of representatives of more than 70 companies operating in the field of construction, agriculture, automotive, energy and pharmaceuticals.

Azerbaijan is one of the main economic partners of Russia among the CIS countries. The trade turnover between two countries amounted to almost $2 billion in 2016. Interregional cooperation plays an important role in the development of Russian-Azerbaijani trade and economic relations and the increase in trade turnover.

At present, enterprises of 71 regions of the Russian Federation cooperate directly with Azerbaijan. Fifteen regions of Russia have relevant agreements with Azerbaijan on trade and economic, scientific, technical and cultural cooperation.

Azerbaijan’s first trade representative was appointed to Russia

Trade representative’s main mission is to take measures to expand Azerbaijan`s economic and trade relations with Russia, protect economic interests of Azerbaijan, increase export of Azerbaijani goods and services, promote Azerbaijan’s business environment and investment opportunities.

Azerbaijan seeks to open its second Trade House in Russia’s Arkhangelsk region as well.

Besides, Azerbaijani business center will be built in the Astrakhan region soon. The Center will promote Azerbaijani products in the Russian market.

A national shopping center of Azerbaijan, Baku Plaza, is planned to opened in Yekaterinburg, Russia.

The trade turnover between the countries amounted to $1.1 billion in January-July 2017, according to Azerbaijan’s State Customs Committee.

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Russia-Azerbaijan Inter-regional Forum opens in Stavropol [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Russia-Azerbaijan Inter-regional Forum opens in Stavropol [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Russia-Azerbaijan Inter-regional Forum opens in Stavropol [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Russia-Azerbaijan Inter-regional Forum opens in Stavropol [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Russia-Azerbaijan Inter-regional Forum opens in Stavropol [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Russia-Azerbaijan Inter-regional Forum opens in Stavropol [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Russia-Azerbaijan Inter-regional Forum opens in Stavropol [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Russia-Azerbaijan Inter-regional Forum opens in Stavropol [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
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