Baku: Mikayil Jabbarov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy, met with Leah Gutierrez, Director General of the Central and West Asia Department of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The meeting focused on the review of opportunities for promoting public-private partnerships in the region.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the discussions highlighted Azerbaijan’s progress in economic diversification, private sector development, SME support, and tax reforms. The parties explored cooperation possibilities in areas such as digitalization and human capital development. They also exchanged views on regional initiatives, green energy corridors, and transport and energy links, among other areas of mutual interest.
The meeting concluded with both parties outlining the successful continuation of the partnership between Azerbaijan and the Asian Development Bank. They evaluated prospects for future cooperation, emphasizing the importance of ongoing collaboration to achieve shared goals.