ECONOMY
Azerbaijani ICT minister meets Austrian General Director for innovations and telecommunications sector
Baku, November 22 (AZERTAC). Azerbaijan`s Minister of Communication and Information Technologies Ali Abbasov has met the Austrian delegation led by Andres Richard, General Director for innovations and telecommunications sector of the Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology.
The Azeri Minister said bilateral relations between the two countries were developing successfully.
Ali Abbasov briefed the Austrian delegation on the ministry`s activity, state programs and large-scale projects implemented.
The Minister underlined good results achieved in ICT sector against background of dynamic economic development in the country.
Speaking about Azerbaijan-initiated Trans-Eurasian Information Super Highway (TASIM) project which is of great importance for the region, Ali Abbasov said Western countries showed great interest to the project that was highly assessed with UN`s special resolution in 2009.
He noted that the progress was observed in Austria-Azerbaijan relations in recent years. The minister underlined that Austrian companies are operating successfully in different areas in Azerbaijan.
Ali Abbasov expressed confidence that Austrian companies operating successfully in infrastructure and construction projects will make great contributions to the ICT sector. The minister added there are good opportunities for future cooperation.
Andres Richard said Austria is interested in cooperation with Azerbaijan in ICT sector including political, economic, energy and other spheres.
The Austrian General Director stressed the need for taking certain steps in this direction and expanding activities of the Austrian companies operating in Azerbaijan.