BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 27. Expanding non-oil
and gas exports is a key objective for Azerbaijan, with a target of
raising its share in total exports to 30%, Huseyn Huseynov, advisor
to the minister of economy, said at a panel session titled
"Business Dialogue," held within the framework of the 7th World
Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku on Tuesday, Trend’s correspondent
reports from the event.
According to the advisor, new mechanisms have been introduced to
reduce the costs of accessing foreign markets, with the aim of
further supporting export growth.
"Any cross-border business partnership, whether involving a
supplier, a customer, or an investor, requires effective
communication, respect for diverse cultural and business practices,
and, above all, mutual trust. Over time, such relationships
contribute to closer ties between countries and societies, foster
long-term economic partnerships, and entail shared interests as
well as a commitment to mutual success.
In a period of rising geopolitical tensions, the importance of
such connections becomes even more apparent. Trade barriers and
disruptions within supply chains create additional costs and
uncertainty for the business community," he added.
The 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue is taking place in
Baku from October 27 through October 29, under the theme "Dialogue
for a Shared Future: Building Bridges in a Fragmented World."
The forum is the primary international event of the 'Baku
Process,' an initiative launched in 2008 at the proposal of
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. First organized in 2011, the
forum brings together countries, international organizations,
experts, and representatives of civil society to engage in
intercultural dialogue and cooperation.
The forum’s program includes discussions on topics such as peace
and security, intercultural and interreligious dialogue, the role
of youth, artificial intelligence, the creative economy, media,
cultural heritage, and tourism.
