Baku, April 18, 2025 — The Europe Today: The Azerbaijan-Slovenia Business Forum convened in Baku, bringing together high-level government officials and business representatives from both countries to explore new avenues for economic cooperation and mutual investment.
The forum was attended by Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, Deputy Finance Minister Anar Karimov, Deputy Executive Director of the Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Agency (AZPROMO) Tural Hajili, as well as Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon and Secretary General of the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sports of Slovenia Mitja Blaganje. Numerous local entrepreneurs and Slovenian business delegations also participated.
In his opening address, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov emphasized the dynamic potential of Azerbaijan-Slovenia relations, underscoring the importance of deepening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. “Our countries enjoy cooperative relations in the energy, agriculture, trade, tourism, and healthcare sectors,” he stated. “The business forum held today will give impetus to the integration of business structures operating in both countries.”
Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon highlighted the strategic significance of the Middle Corridor, a trans-Eurasian trade route linking Asia with Europe through the South Caucasus. She underlined Slovenia’s intention to not only enhance collaboration in the energy sector but also expand partnerships in transit and logistics. “Via the Middle Corridor, Slovenia aims to boost trade relations with Central Asia and other Eastern countries,” she noted.
Other speakers at the forum discussed opportunities for joint ventures in pharmaceuticals, tourism, healthcare, agriculture, and investment promotion. The potential for exchange of expertise and technology in these areas was highlighted as a key factor in fostering sustainable bilateral growth.
The forum also featured B2B (business-to-business) and B2G (business-to-government) meetings, enabling Azerbaijani and Slovenian companies to engage in direct dialogue. Entrepreneurs exchanged information on Azerbaijan’s business environment, investment climate, taxation system, and legal frameworks conducive to foreign investment.
Participants from the tourism, pharmaceutical, and agriculture sectors expressed a strong interest in organizing reciprocal visits to further facilitate cooperation. Both sides agreed to maintain close contact and work toward establishing practical frameworks for joint projects.
The forum reaffirmed the commitment of Azerbaijan and Slovenia to fostering a robust and diversified economic partnership, with a shared vision for expanding ties in both traditional and emerging sectors.
