Azerbaijan, ESCWA explore avenues for practical cooperation
Baku, November 6, AZERTAC
Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Economy Anar Akhundov met with Rania Al-Mashat, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).
The meeting highlighted the importance of Azerbaijan’s partnership with the United Nations and its regional commissions, as well as explored opportunities to strengthen dialogue and expand practical cooperation with ESCWA.
Anar Akhundov provided an overview of the country’s socio-economic reforms and its efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The sides also discussed opportunities for exchanging experience in such areas as SDG financing, the transition to green energy, economic diversification, the digital economy, and the strengthening of transport and trade connectivity.