Baku: Samad Bashirli, Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Economy, met with Dmitry Mariyasin, Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The meeting highlighted the importance of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the United Nations, with a focus on advancing sustainable development.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the discussions underscored UNECE’s support for fostering practical cooperation within the United Nations Special Program for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA). Both officials emphasized the significance of enhancing cooperation within SPECA, outlining next steps for collaboration.
The meeting also covered the activities of the SPECA Multi-Partner Trust Fund. Discussions included opportunities to expand the fund’s donor base and strategies to mobilize additional financial resources, aiming to further bolster the program’s impact.