07/12/2021

On 07 December 2021, the German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce (AHK Azerbaijan) organised AHK Members’ Assembly, with the participation of around 100 business representatives. AHK Members` Assembly is an event organised twice a year gathering all AHK Members together to discuss the activities and achievements of AHK Azerbaijan over the past year. The event was held in strict compliance with all requirements of the quarantine regime and recommendations for safety and health. 

The meeting was opened by Mr. Farid Isayev, Chairman of AHK Board of Directors, who delivered a welcoming speech and shortly introduced the agenda of the event. Commending the hard work of the Chamber and the staff, the Chairman emphasised an increasing membership, achievements in strengthening AHK Working Groups and organising physical delegation trips and events despite the pandemic-induced challenges. Welcoming AHK members, Dr. Wolfgang Manig, German Ambassador to Azerbaijan, shared the news from the Embassy and thanked the Chamber for the continued successful cooperation. Following this, Mr. Tobias Baumann, Executive Director of AHK Azerbaijan, presented a brief report of the activities and financials of AHK Azerbaijan, including last year’s achievements and plans for the next period. 

“During the last year, from the last Assembly, 23 new companies have become the members of AHK Azerbaijan, and now we count 160 members from Germany and Azerbaijan representing various sectors of the economy. We are proud of the fact that quality work and commitment of our Chamber attract new companies from various industries, especially given the difficult circumstances.” 

The special guest of the Assembly this year was, Mrs. Vladanka Andreeva, a newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan. She briefed the guests on UN Common Agenda of action in Azerbaijan for the next five years. Mrs. Vladanka shed a light on some strategic goals set by the United Nations to advance broader societal goals, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with an emphasis on collaboration and innovation. Moreover, she spoke about the strategic actions to support the government's efforts to build a greener economy and strengthen the capacity of institutions in the areas of healthcare, social protection, education, and justice. She also emphasized the importance of the enhanced cooperation between the UN and the private sector to ensure progress in the priority areas identified in the UN Framework of the SDGs. 

After the reach of the quorum of the Members’ Assembly, the new members of AHK Azerbaijan were introduced to the auditorium and approved as members of the Chamber. 

The event was followed by a business reception accompanied by live music by Suleymanbeyli Group.

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