Azerbaijan and Montenegro Discuss Pension Provision Agreement

Baku: Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population hosted a meeting with a Montenegrin delegation led by Mersida Aljicevic, Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Family Care and Demography. The meeting was part of the delegation’s visit to discuss the draft ‘Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of Montenegro on Pension Provision.’

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Azerbaijani Deputy Minister Rashad Mustafayev highlighted the ongoing development of relations between Azerbaijan and Montenegro, noting their spirit of friendship and cooperation. He emphasized that these bilateral ties extend to the social sector as well.

Minister Mustafayev provided an overview of the pension reforms implemented in Azerbaijan in recent years, with a focus on the digitalization of pension assignments.

The meeting also explored Montenegro’s experience in pension provision and discussed opportunities for continued successful cooperation in the future.