Mikail Jabbarov: Partnership with Turkey and Georgia is a key direction for Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan considers its partnership with Turkey and Georgia as one of the key directions in expanding economic cooperation.

As Report informs, this was stated by Azerbaijan's Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov at the Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkey Business Forum being held in the Kakheti region.

He noted that Turkey and Georgia are among Azerbaijan's key trade partners, including in terms of exports.

According to the minister, last year Azerbaijan conducted trade operations with Turkey worth $7 billion, and with Georgia worth approximately $900 million.

"Turkey plays the role of a strategic gateway for accessing European Union markets. Its industrial potential, developed logistics infrastructure, technological capabilities, and customs integration with the EU create new opportunities for organizing production and building supply chains both for Azerbaijan and for the South Caucasus region," he noted.

Jabbarov emphasized that Azerbaijan intends to strengthen its position in the region as a production and transit hub.

According to him, this platform will contribute to the economic development of the countries in the region and their integration into international markets.