Azerbaijan’s Transport and Communications Holding (AZCON): Why It Was Created and What Lies Ahead

AZCON represents an important innovation for Azerbaijan, creating conditions for a comprehensive modernization of the country's transport and communications infrastructure. The holding is intended to serve as a tool for more sustainable development of national resources, reducing costs, and enhancing management transparency.

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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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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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Between Modernity and Archaism: Exploring Azerbaijan’s Musical Culture

This fundamental research covers the complex and multifaceted cultural history of Azerbaijan over the past two centuries, thoroughly examining these themes through the lens of art, geopolitics, and the intricate socio-historical processes that have shaped the nation’s identity.

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Experts

Geopolitical Analyst
Vusal Guliyev
Senior Research Fellow
Shahla Jalilzade
IT and Digitalization Expert
Jamal Ali
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Aytan Gahramanova Socio-Political Analytics
Multimedia Artist, Filmmaker, Philosopher
Teymur Daimi
Opinion Writer, Historian
Azer Ziyadli
Maryam Gulamova Karabekiroglu Editor in Chief
Senior Research Fellow
Saleh Mehdizade
Senior Research Fellow
Dunya Sakit
Opinion Writer
Alekper Aliyev Writer
Political Analyst
Gadir Aslan
Science Columnist
Yalchin Islamzade Science Columnist
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Rustam Taghizade

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