Baku set to be hub of Azerbaijan-Russia cooperation at key forum

Baku is set to host the 13th Azerbaijan-Russia Interregional Forum soon, a key event aimed at strengthening economic and regional cooperation between the two countries.

"The preparation for the highly anticipated forum is already underway," the Construction and Supply Union under the Azerbaijani Economy Ministry said, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

The event is expected to draw significant participation from both nations. The forum will feature a series of plenary sessions, focusing on various aspects of economic, industrial, and technological collaboration between Azerbaijan and Russia.

Over 300 guests, including prominent officials, business leaders, and experts, are anticipated to attend the event. This year’s forum will continue a tradition of fostering dialogue and cooperation between the two countries. In 2024, the interregional forum was held in Mineralnye Vody, Russia, underscoring the rotating nature of the event between the two nations. 

Earlier, the 22nd session of the Azerbaijan-Russia Interparliamentary Commission was held in Baku, marking a significant milestone in the bilateral cooperation between the two nations. Speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament, Sahiba Gafarova, and Chair of the Federation Council of Russia, Valentina Matviyenko, attended the opening ceremony. They emphasised the importance of interparliamentary relations and highlighted the efforts of deputies within the commission. 

Co-chairs of the commission, First Deputy Speaker of the Azerbaijani parliament, Ali Ahmadov, and First Deputy Chair of the Federation Council, Andrei Yatskin, presented the agenda for the meeting. Participants discussed pressing issues surrounding bilateral cooperation and shared their respective proposals.

By Naila Huseynova