The Azerbaijan State News Agency

Fifth CEO Lunch held in Baku

Baku, July 5, AZERTAC

Caspian European Club and Caspian American Club have held the fifth CEO Lunch in Baku.

“CEO Lunch is one of the key tools of networking, and is being held to create opportunities for CEOs to communicate in informal surroundings and establish new contacts”, First Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Caspian European Club and Caspian American Club Telman Aliyev said. He noted that Caspian European Club and Caspian American Club host CEO Lunch with participation of top-managers of CEIBC member companies on the third Wednesday of each month in Baku.

Telman Aliyev announced that the next CEO Lunch event would be held in Baku on September 20, 2017 within the framework of the Caspian Energy Transport Forum and Caspian Energy ICT Forum. He also reminded that the first CEO Lunch event in Tbilisi would be held on September 29 of this year and would be hosted every last Friday of the month.

Chairman of the Milli Majlis Committee of Azerbaijan for Economic Policy, Industry and Entrepreneurship, Academician Ziyad Samadzade and Head of the Chief Department for Finance-Tariff and Monetary Control of the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan Mirgasim Vakhabov were the honorary guests of CEO Lunch.

Academician Ziyad Samadzade noted that a lot of work is currently underway in the legislative sphere, as well as programs on entrepreneurship development in Azerbaijan are being implemented. Mirgasim Vakhabov emphasized that the State Customs Committee is closely cooperating with the Caspian European Club and Caspian American Club, taking an active part in events arranged by the Club, carefully considers requests and proposals of the member companies of the Club. “We are very satisfied with the fruitful cooperation which has been established with CEIBC, and hope for its further continuation”, Mirgasim Vakhabov concluded.

The guests have supported the Club’s event held in the new format, saying that it will help to establish a much closer cooperation between the state and the private sector, provided the event participants information about the possibilities of expansion of cooperation with government agencies they represent, spoke about their activity, as well as about the future plans.

Veka Construction and MONT MMC companies made presentations for the meeting participants.

Problems facing entrepreneurs were discussed in an informal environment. Issues concerning their business doing in different regions of the country, as well as proposals on expansion of cooperation in different sectors of the economy were addressed.

Companies, which entered and continued its membership in the Caspian European Club and Caspian American Club, received certificates.

Telman Aliyev reminded that the Caspian European Club was established in June 2002 under support of the largest oil-gas companies operating in the Caspian-Black Sea region. His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, is the Chairman of the Caspian European Club.

According to him, since the moment of establishment Caspian European Club has been promoting attraction of oil industry revenues towards the development of the non-oil sector. Caspian European Club , which brings together over 5,000 companies and organizations, operates in 50 countries of the world, carries out an active work to maintain the dialogue between the government agencies and the private sector.

Caspian Energy, Caspian Energy Forum, Caspian Energy Award, Caspian Energy Club, Caspian European Club, Caspian Business Club, Caspian American Club, Caspian American Forum, CEO, CEO lunch, Brand Award, and many others are the registered trademarks owned by Caspian Energy International Media Group.

Share news on social media

Follow us on social network

Azerbaijani judokas win 8 medals on first day of Asian Open

Top stories update

Key meetings held as part of G20 Interfaith Forum

FIFA U-20 World Cup brand unveiled at Maiden Tower and Baku Olympic Stadium

Next phase of “Falcons Meet – 2026” exercise conduct training flights

Gunel Badalova elected Vice President of International Ski Mountaineering Federation

Azerbaijan Technical University signs cooperation agreements with seven Uzbek Universities

Azerbaijan joins international education fair in Astana

Azerbaijan joins 2026 G20 Interfaith Forum

Saudi energy minister says global energy security faces ‘real test’

NATO training course concludes in Baku

Questions from the Azerbaijani Community in Greece addressed

Indonesian cuisine showcased in Baku

Azerbaijan wins bronze at European AirBadminton Championships

Azeri Light sells for $116

Traditional Azerbaijani Gurama Art showcased in Washington, D.C.

Anar Huseynzade’s solo exhibition “O” opens at Museum of Modern Art

Top stories update

October 17 marks International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Gold and silver prices rise on global markets

Oil prices climb on global markets

National Paralympic Committee celebrates 30th anniversary with a gala night

Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect

Second International Conference on Azerbaijani Studies kicks off in China

Iran says oil tanker hit naval mine in Strait of Hormuz

Azerbaijani Flag raised in downtown Chicago

Army chief warns Britons will have to make ‘sacrifices’ to prepare for war

Garabagh carpet unveiled in Peru, showcasing Azerbaijan’s cultural heritage

ICESCO Baku Regional Office to participate in 12th International Book Fair with special pavilion

Moscow discussions focus on South Caucasus energy projects under “3+3” framework

Central Bank Governor discusses Azerbaijan’s financial reforms in Global Finance interview

Azerbaijan boxers aim for ‘medal rush’ at European U15 Boxing Championships in Trabzon

Azerbaijani ambassador presents credentials to King of Sweden

Memorandums signed in Khankendi between Baku Engineering University and Uzbekistan’s two higher education institutions

“Environmental Protection First” Coalition addresses international community over COP17

Azerbaijani, Uzbekistan`s deposit institutions sign memorandum on bilateral cooperation

Video on Patriotic War shared on President Ilham Aliyev's social media accounts VIDEO

Ethiopia's Abiy names new Tigray government, wants polls in six months

International Paralympic delegates visit Alley of Honors and Alley of Martyrs in Baku

Baku State University to establish cooperation with nine Uzbek universities

UAE delegation visits Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Bangladesh discuss prospects for bilateral relations

Top stories update

President Ilham Aliyev congratulates participants of Paralympic movement on anniversary

To the National Paralympic Committee and paralympians on the 30th anniversary of the Committee’s establishment

Incredible ‘seal’s eye view’ image wins this year’s OurNature Environmental Photo & Video Award

Parviz Shahbazov: More than 1.1 million tonnes of oil supplied to Vietnam since 2023

Tasks successfully completed during “Falcons Meet – 2026” exercise

Japan police to study GPS monitoring of stalkers

Italy and Spain move to end border dispute after Meloni-Sánchez talks

Members of Romanian Senate informed about Azerbaijan’s appraisal sector

Azerbaijan, Switzerland discuss financial sector trends

AMADA Executive Director highlights AI applications in anti-doping at summit in Greece

Improving social support mechanisms for older persons is a priority, says Deputy Minister

Main Clinical Hospital hosts awareness-raising event

Azerbaijan, Sri Lanka strengthen political dialogue

Azerbaijani scientists meet with Chinese students in Beijing

Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister meets with heads of international and foreign national Paralympic committees

Azerbaijan Army’s Chief of General Staff meets with NATO delegation

China completes world's third robotic arm-assisted heart transplant

Azerbaijani FM, CICA Secretary General discuss outcomes of 7th CICA Summit

Two more canals in Uzbekistan added to the World Heritage Irrigation Structures list

Azerbaijan Appraisers Society, National Association of Authorised Romanian Valuers ink memorandum of cooperation

Azerbaijan’s Central Bank, BlackRock discuss cooperation

Azerbaijan’s winter tourism potential presented to Chinese travel agencies

Pakistan, US discuss economic reforms, external financing

Prosecutor General’s Office issues international wanted notice for Turkish citizen Celal Çiftçi

Tourism Minister: Bulgarian food, wine key to tourism growth

Azerbaijan Tourism Board supports filming of Japan’s hit series VIVANT across the country

At least 12 dead after migrant boat incident off Gambia

® Agro Dairy, part of PASHA Holding, supports the active social participation of children with autism

Azerbaijan’s population reaches 10,279,796

Stockholm hosts meeting with Azerbaijani writer Eluja Atali

Numan Kurtulmus: Türkiye-Azerbaijan unity was forged by historical processes

Group of individuals awarded for contributions to Azerbaijan’s Paralympic movement - ORDER

New chairman and Board members elected to Azerbaijan Press Council

President Ilham Aliyev received newly appointed Georgian ambassador to Azerbaijan VIDEO

Azerbaijan's petroleum product output exceeds 4.6 billion manats in January-September 2026

BTC pipeline transports over 18.8 million tons of oil in January–September 2026

President Ilham Aliyev received newly appointed Indian ambassador to Azerbaijan VIDEO

World Bank Group mobilizes $100 million in private capital in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani wrestler bags silver at U23 World Championships

UN: The world is waging a ‘war on nature’ as progress on biodiversity targets lags

Azerbaijan’s Central Bank discuss financial sector trends with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and UBS Asset Management

Azerbaijan and Albania explore new opportunities to strengthen tourism ties

Top stories update

Second Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Rectors’ Forum kicks off in Khankendi

Washington hosts exhibition-concert marking anniversary of restoration of Azerbaijan’s independence

Azerbaijani official attends 8th OTS meeting on media and information

Arctic sea ice hits another troubling low in 2026

Azeri Light sells for $119

UN report urges social inclusion amid rapid global transformation

Gold and silver prices rise on global markets

® Confirm money transfers in Birbank with SİMA İmza

Sultan Hajiyev appointed CICA Secretary-General

Milli Majlis commission issues statement on hybrid attacks against Azerbaijan

Strong earthquake warning covering wide area of Japan canceled

Ferrari junior Rafael Camara promoted to F1 with Haas for 2027

Oil prices fall on global markets

Number of foreign residents in Japan hits new high at 3.4% of population