Baku: Zakir Ibrahimov, Chairman of the Executive Board of AzerGold CJSC, hosted a meeting with Anas Eltayeb Elgailani Mustafa, the Ambassador of Sudan to Azerbaijan, to discuss future cooperation opportunities in the mining sector. Ibrahimov took the opportunity to introduce the winners of the ‘Yks?lis’ competition, Aslan Hasanli and Rufat Mammadkhanli, who attended as part of a Mentorship Program. He emphasized the significance of the competition, established under a Presidential Decree, in nurturing young talent with leadership and management potential in Azerbaijan.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Ibrahimov highlighted that the success of AzerGold CJSC can be attributed to the economic reforms, favorable investment conditions, and continuous state support for the mining industry in Azerbaijan. He also mentioned ongoing efforts by AzerGold to expand its international cooperation, particularly focusing on mineral-rich regions in Central Asia and Africa.
Ambassador Anas Eltayeb Elgailani Mustafa expressed Sudan’s keen interest in collaborating with Azerbaijan, especially in the mining sector. He pointed out that Sudan has abundant ore deposits, including gold and copper, which hold substantial export potential. The Ambassador emphasized Sudan’s commitment to cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships with foreign entities to capitalize on these resources effectively.
Both parties evaluated the meeting as a constructive step toward enhancing bilateral cooperation. They exchanged views on experience sharing and future collaboration prospects in various mining areas, concluding the meeting with a positive outlook on potential cooperative ventures between Azerbaijan and Sudan.