Baku: Anar Karimov, Azerbaijan’s First Deputy Minister of Finance, met with a delegation led by Alexander Tyrrell, Director of Trade and Investment at the British Embassy in Baku, who is visiting the country. The discussions centered on the current state and future prospects of economic and financial cooperation between Azerbaijan and the UK.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the meeting also addressed the implementation of the provisions stipulated in the Protocol of the 7th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation held in London earlier this year. Highlights of the talks included investment promotion, tax and customs collaboration, application of advanced technologies in agriculture and food security, and opportunities for strengthening ties between business sectors.
Furthermore, the parties explored cooperation on exchanging expertise in digital transformation, financial technologies, and professional services. Anar Karimov emphasized that economic modernization and diversification are among Azerbaijan’s long-term development priorities, and collaboration with the UK in these areas offers further opportunities for adapting to emerging challenges.
Alexander Tyrrell highlighted the significance of joint projects and initiatives, emphasizing the crucial role of the Intergovernmental Commission in enhancing bilateral relations. Both sides engaged in a comprehensive exchange of views on future partnership opportunities and matters of mutual interest.