BAKU, Azerbaijan, September
25. The Second Azerbaijan International
Investment Forum is taking place in Baku, Trend’s correspondent
reports from the event.
The two-day forum is organized by the Ministry of Economy and
the Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Agency
(AZPROMO)—which operates under the Ministry—in strategic
partnership with The European House – Ambrosetti.
Dedicated to the theme “Restoring Trust in a Fragmented World:
The South Caucasus as an Anchor of Global Connectivity and
Investment Stability,” this year’s forum brings together leading
global investors, state and government officials, international
financial institutions, and business leaders.
Plenary and panel sessions held during the event will address
strategic topics such as the Middle Corridor, energy and the green
transition, artificial intelligence and digital transformation,
infrastructure, industry and free economic zones, critical raw
materials, agribusiness, financial cooperation, SME development,
tourism, real estate, and investment in human capital.
The forum holds special significance for discussing the
opportunities that Azerbaijan—and the region as a whole—offers to
investors. Azerbaijan’s geographic location connecting East and
West, North and South—alongside its developing transport and
logistics infrastructure, energy projects, expanding industrial
zones, and the growth of the non-oil sector—has shaped new
investment avenues for the country.
This year’s forum will bring together leading global investors,
government officials, representatives from international financial
institutions and companies, entrepreneurs, and investors. Key
objectives of the event include identifying new opportunities for
cooperation, discussing joint projects, and establishing long-term
investment partnerships.
Sessions within the forum will address a range of topics of
strategic importance to the global and regional economies. Among
these, the development of the Middle Corridor—where Azerbaijan
holds a strategic position—is of particular significance. The
route’s growing role in the international trading system further
expands Azerbaijan’s transit, logistics, and regional trade
capabilities. Amid the diversification of supply chains and rising
interest in alternative logistics routes, Azerbaijan is further
strengthening its potential to become a key transit and logistics
hub connecting Europe and Asia. Energy security and the green
transition will be among the forum’s key discussion topics.
Alongside traditional energy resources, the expansion of
investments in renewable energy projects signals that Azerbaijan’s
energy sector is entering a new stage of development.
Discussions will also cover artificial intelligence and digital
transformation. Azerbaijan’s innovation ecosystem is expanding, and
investments in new technologies are rising; these processes play a
vital role in the country’s future economic development.
The development of industrial zones holds a prominent place on
the forum’s agenda. Key prospects in this area include the
establishment of new industrial enterprises, the expansion of
production chains, and the manufacturing of export-oriented
products. By offering investors more accessible and flexible
business opportunities, industrial zones contribute to the creation
of regional production and logistics hubs.
Additionally, strategic discussion topics at the forum include
critical raw materials, agribusiness, financial cooperation, the
development of SMEs, tourism, and real estate.
In particular, investments in human capital and innovation will
take center stage as key drivers of future economic development. In
the context of new technologies and a rapidly changing labor
market, training skilled personnel, developing professional
competencies, and strengthening ties between business and education
constitute a vital component of a long-term investment
strategy.
The Second Azerbaijan International Investment Forum will also
serve as a significant platform for expanding opportunities for
direct dialogue between Azerbaijan and international investors. The
meetings and discussions held during the forum can facilitate the
presentation of potential investment projects, the establishment of
new business connections, and the identification of cooperation
opportunities across various sectors.
Overall, the forum is of great importance in positioning
Azerbaijan as a strategic business platform that links economic
ties between regions and international markets, while fostering the
creation of new projects and partnerships. At a time of rising
global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, the fact that issues
such as investment stability, mutual trust, and long-term
partnership are being addressed in Baku further underscores the
forum’s relevance.
In this context, the Second Azerbaijan International Investment
Forum can be regarded not merely as a two-day international event,
but also as a significant strategic platform for discussing
Azerbaijan’s future economic priorities, investment opportunities,
and the region’s evolving role in the global economic system.
Will be updated
