ECONOMY
Riga hosts Azerbaijani business opportunities seminar
Baku, April 19 (AZERTAC). Investment and Development Agency of Latvia - (LIAA), Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Swedbank have organized a business opportunity seminar on Azerbaijan in Riga. The seminar was aimed at increasing Latvian businessmen `s awareness of the features and trends on the Azerbaijani market.
The seminar was attended by representatives of Latvian business circles, as well as Azerbaijani ambassador to Latvia Elman Zeynalov and Latvian ambassador to Azerbaijan Hardys Baumanis.
The event started with eh demonstration of a documentary on Azerbaijan`s history, culture and achievements.
A LIAA representative said the seminar aimed to familiarize Latvian businessmen with Azerbaijan`s economic potential and investment opportunities in the country. The LIAA
representative said there was huge potential to increase trade between Azerbaijan and Latvia.
Ambassador Zeynalov highlighted Azerbaijan`s political and economic achievements.
He said: “Azerbaijan is a rapidly developing country. After gaining its independence, Azerbaijan made considerable economic achievements, with the country`s business climate now being very favorable.” The ambassador highlighted reforms carried out in the country.
He invited the Latvian entrepreneurs to set up their business in Azerbaijan.