What Will Be the Cost of EU Membership for Armenia?

Armenia debates EU accession as its government initiates the process. Challenges include economic risks, potential exit from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), and logistical hurdles. While EU integration offers political benefits, Armenia risks losing access to EAEU markets and facing economic instability. The decision demands careful analysis of long-term consequences, balancing geopolitical ambitions with economic realities.

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Facts and Figures

The number of Azerbaijanis living in Switzerland is approximately 5,000.
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In 2023, the trade volume between Azerbaijan and Switzerland amounted to 276 million Swiss francs.
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Switzerland is the 8th most significant investor in Azerbaijan.
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Azerbaijan is Switzerland's most important trading partner in the South Caucasus. In 2022, the trade volume amounted to 420 million CHF.
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Azerbaijan ranks 91st among Switzerland's trading partners.
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In 2023, Switzerland invested 70.6 million US dollars in Azerbaijan's economy.
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In 2023, Azerbaijan invested 40.7 million US dollars in Switzerland's economy.
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In the first quarter of 2024, Switzerland invested 6.5 million euros in Azerbaijan's economy.
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By the end of 2022, according to the statistics of Swiss nationals living abroad, there were 40 Swiss men and women living in Azerbaijan.
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Azerbaijan's investments in Switzerland exceed $2.2 billion.
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Partnering with Danish-Azerbaijani “Veten” Association for a Cultural Renaissance

At Caspian-Alpine Society, our commitment to fostering cross-cultural connections and supporting the Azerbaijani diaspora has reached a new level through our recent collaboration with Dansk-Aserbajdsjansk “Veten” Forening. This partnership showcases our ability to provide comprehensive organizational support and contribute to the revitalization of cultural communities abroad.

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Ambassador Fuad Isgandarov: “Trust in Diplomacy is More Than Just Formalities”

As the COP29 conference approaches, along with the fourth anniversary of the end of the Second Karabakh War, the Caspian-Alpine Society had the opportunity to speak with Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Switzerland, Fuad Isgandarov. The discussion covered crucial topics, including the green agenda, relations between Switzerland and Azerbaijan, Switzerland's unique position as a neutral partner, among other key issues.

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