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The Caspian – Alpine Society facilitates strategic dialogue and cooperation between Azerbaijan and Switzerland. As a non-profit organization, our mission is to strengthen bilateral relations by promoting research, analysis, and cultural and academic exchange. Through open discussions, cultural events, and integration projects, we create opportunities for growth and development across various sectors. Our vision is to become a leading platform for collaboration, driving sustainable progress and fostering lasting connections between our two nations.

Board Members

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Maryam Gulamova Karabekiroglu

President of the Caspian-Alpine Society

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Dr. François Saint-Ouen

Secretary General of the Swiss-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Emin Emrah Danis

Energy Expert at Caspian-Alpine Society

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Alekper Aliyev

President of the Swiss-Azerbaijani Association for Friendship, Culture, and Solidarity

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Dr. Orkhan Zamanli

Representative of the Azerbaijani Community in the Bodensee Region

Maryam Gulamova Karabekiroglu

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Maryam Gulamova Karabekiroglu is a specialist in political public relations. She has extensive experience working in both government and private sectors in Azerbaijan and Türkiye. Over the years, she has played an active role in developing Azerbaijan’s municipal system and has been involved in several political, including election, campaigns. Maryam has held key positions in organizations such as SOCAR Türkiye, contributing to their corporate strategies and public relations. With a background in political strategy and media management, she brings an international perspective, having worked in Türkiye, Azerbaijan, France, and Switzerland. She holds a Master of Science in Political Strategy from Baku State University and is fluent in Azerbaijani, Turkish, Russian, and English.

Dr. François Saint-Ouen

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Secretary General of the Swiss-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI), is a specialist in European integration. He has taught at several universities in France and Switzerland, notably at the University of Geneva. In 1990, as part of a mission initiated by the President and the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe and the FEDRE Foundation, with the support of the Canton of Geneva, he accompanied and advised the Ministry of Reforms of Poland during the democratic transition of the country. Together with his colleague, he created the Council of Europe Information Office in Warsaw. For many years, he has also been a senior adviser and secretary general of the FEDRE Foundation for the Sustainable Development of European Regions, working on issues related to regional institutions and sustainable development. He has been particularly active in the Balkans.

Emin Emrah Danis

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Alekper Aliyev

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Alekper Aliyev is the president of the Swiss-Azerbaijani Association for Friendship, Culture, and Solidarity. With a background in PR and marketing, he has managed various high-profile projects, including media initiatives, and has led numerous events, such as promoting Azerbaijani culture in Switzerland. His previous roles include managing the PR department in the banking sector and overseeing marketing at several major advertising companies. Alekper graduated from Marmara University in Communication Sciences and speaks Azerbaijani, Turkish, Russian, and German.

Dr. Orkhan Zamanli

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Dr. Orkhan Zamanli is a senior neurologist currently working at Medizin Campus Bodensee in Friedrichshafen, Germany. He has extensive experience in neurology and psychiatry, having previously worked at various clinics across Germany. He is actively involved in the think tank activities of the Caspian-Alpine Society, supporting the implementation of various cultural and humanitarian projects. Dr. Zamanli is fluent in Azerbaijani, English, German, Russian, and Turkish.