BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 23. Minister of
Finance of the Republic of Azerbaijan Sahil Babayev held bilateral
meetings within the framework of the 9th meeting of the
Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation
between Azerbaijan and Serbia, Trend reports, citing the ministry.
Issues of expanding investment cooperation and deepening mutual
trade relations between the two countries were discussed at a
meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of the
Republic of Serbia Adriana Mesarović on October 23.
During the meeting, S. Babayev touched upon the future prospects
for developing economic cooperation between the two countries,
drawing attention to the possibilities for the active participation
of Azerbaijani and Serbian companies in mutual projects,
particularly in areas such as trade, services, agriculture,
transport, and tourism.
In turn, A. Mesarovich emphasized the importance of expanding
economic cooperation between Azerbaijan and Serbia, as well as
further developing business and trade opportunities between the two
countries and implementing direct air links.
In addition, S. Babayev met with the First Deputy Prime Minister
and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Serbia, Sinisa Mali. The
current state of economic cooperation between the two countries and
potential opportunities for cooperation in the area of
participation of Azerbaijani and Serbian companies in joint
projects were discussed during the meeting.
Possibilities for developing cooperation between the finance
ministries of the two countries, including the exchange of
experience, were also discussed, and an agreement was reached to
take appropriate measures to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for
this purpose.
