BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 27. Azerbaijan is a
pivotal economic force in the South Caucasus, shaping the region’s
economic landscape, Sherzod Faiziev, the Deputy Director of the
International Institute of Central Asia (IICA) stated during his
speech at an online conference hosted by the Center for
International Relations Analysis of Azerbaijan and the Institute
for Strategic and Interregional Studies under the President of
Uzbekistan, Trend
reports.
Sherzod Faiziev mentioned that the close rapprochement between
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan is an important and the most positive
component for strengthening relations between the two regions –
Central Asia and the South Caucasus.
“It is pleasant to note that Azerbaijan has significantly
strengthened its relations not only with Uzbekistan but also with
all the countries of Central Asia, our neighbors,” he added.
To note, Baku hosts the “Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan: New
prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation” online conference.
The event is organized by the Center and the Institute for
Strategic and Interregional Studies under the President of
Uzbekistan.
Moreover, the Uzbekistan-Azerbaijan business forum took place in
Tashkent on August 22, resulting in a project portfolio worth $2
billion. The following day, during President Ilham Aliyev’s visit
to Tashkent, he and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with business
representatives from both countries. As a result, seven projects
worth $520 million were prepared for launch.
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