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AHK Azerbaijan Newsletter | 09.07.2024 |
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The major news highlights of the day
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➡️ Job Vacancy at AHK's Business Services Department
➡️ Job Vacancy at AHK's Membership Services Department
➡️ Azerbaijan's Trade and Investment House pavilion set to open during COP29
➡️ President: Lachin International Airport will be commissioned next year
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Meeting of the Digital Transformation Working Group
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On July 5, 2024, at the office of AHK Azerbaijan, at the next meeting of the Digital Transformation Working Group, the topic "COP29 and digitalisation initiatives in the field of environmental protection" was discussed.
Declaring the meeting open, Mr Orkhan Guliyev, Chairman of the Digital Transformation Working Group, informed the meeting participants about the preparation process for COP29, innovations, progress, and the topic of today's meeting and gave the floor to the guest speaker, Mr Rustam Hasanov, Advisor to the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources.
Mr Hasanov expressed his gratitude for the invitation and noted that he closely follows the chamber's activities. He also noted that such meetings are always productive and can stimulate the solution of current issues. In his speech, he brought the latest updates related to COP29 to the attention of the meeting participants.
In addition, in his speech, he mentioned the implementation of the carbon credit mechanism and noted that this mechanism will be implemented in 2026. He said that before the COP, a pre-COP event will be held in September, during which the ministers will participate. He noted that the prices of hotels for the accommodation of the arriving guests have increased, and in this regard, COP29 will have its own booking website, from which guests can make hotel reservations.
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ℹ️ Dear members and partners, feel free to provide updates and news about your company that may benefit our members.
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Job Vacancy at AHK's Business Services Department
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Responsibilities:
Project Manager:
- Support in developing event programs and event documents, assistance in preparing conferences;
- Communication with government representatives and moderators (if required);
- Coordination of SES projects;
- Customer and partner communication;
Representation of Messe München in Azerbaijan and Georgia / Representation of Messe Frankfurt in Azerbaijan:
- Support for visitors (information on travel options and hotels, trade fair tickets and visa support, organization of group travel and B2B meetings);
- Support for exhibitors (advice on the organization of a stand, help in applying for an exhibition stand, organization of joint stands together with other exhibitors);
Trade Fairs in Azerbaijan:
- Acquisition of exhibitors (German companies) for selected trade fairs in Azerbaijan
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree optional)
- Advanced knowledge of German and Azerbaijani, good English skills are an advantage
- At least two years of experience in trade fair or project management
- Organizational talent, communication skills, flexibility, negotiation and sales skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Application: Please send your application with the subject "Trade Fairs/Project Manager" by July 31, 2024, to cv@ahk-baku.de. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
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Job Vacancy at AHK's Membership Services Department
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Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Providing consultancy services to member companies, responding to written and oral inquiries;
- Coordinating, developing, and preparing meetings of the working groups of the German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce;
- Actively collaborating with companies to attract new members;
- Supporting the organisation of other membership events;
- Preparing protocols and conducting research.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Political Science, or International Relations;
- Knowledge in economic and political relations;
- Ability to make independent decisions, strong organisational, work in a team, and possess good communication skills and flexibility;
- Excellent written and spoken proficiency in English and Azerbaijani, with a preference for those who know German;
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities;
- Proficiency in MS Office programs.
How to Apply:
We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter and tabular CV) titled "Employee to the Membership Services Department" until 18.07.2024 at cv@ahk-baku.de.
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Visa Service for AHK Azerbaijan Members
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Schengen Business Visa Service for AHK Azerbaijan Members without Embassy Appointments!
AHK Azerbaijan offers an exclusive Schengen Business Visa Service in cooperation with the German Embassy in Baku!
AHK Azerbaijan members planning a business trip to Germany can benefit from our streamlined visa process. Simply submit your visa application form, passport, and required documents to our office. We'll review and forward your application to the German Embassy. Eligible applicants include owners and employees of AHK Azerbaijan member companies.
This service is strictly for business purposes, including trade fair visits.
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President Ilham Aliyev approves co-op agreement signed with Türkiye
President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order "On approval of the Agreement on cooperation in the natural gas sector between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of Türkiye," Trend reports.
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The agreement was signed on May 14, 2024 in Istanbul.
Upon the entry into force of the Cooperation Agreement stipulated in the order, the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan will oversee the implementation of its provisions.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan will notify the Government of Türkiye regarding the completion of domestic procedures required for the entry into force of the agreement.
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Azerbaijani President grants new authority to Ministry of Economy - Decree
The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed a Decree “On some issues related to the use of the Registered Exporters System of the European Commission by the Republic of Azerbaijan”, APA reports.
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According to the Decree, it was determined that the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan is the single competent body that ensures the issuance of a confirmation code on the registration of exporters for the purpose of using the Registered Exporters System (REX) of the European Commission, that provides answers to requests from EU member states, as well as the Kingdom of Norway and the Swiss Confederation, regarding the granting of tariff preferences (concessions) unilaterally within the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and implementation of other works in this context.
The Cabinet of Ministers will resolve the issues arising from this Decree.
Ministry of Economy:
- Shall approve and inform the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan within four months of the procedures for issuing a confirmation code for the registration of exporters and responding to incoming requests;
Shall take necessary measures to resolve other issues arising from this Decree.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall send a corresponding notification to the member states of the European Union, the Kingdom of Norway and the Swiss Confederation on the establishment of Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan as a single competent body, with the 1st part of this Decree.
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Azerbaijan's Trade and Investment House pavilion set to open during COP29
A Trade and Investment House pavilion is scheduled to be launched within COP29, Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Agency (AZPROMO) Executive Director Yusif Abdullayev told Trend.
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"AZPROMO plans to host the Trade and Investment Day event and establish a Trade and Investment House pavilion during COP29," he said.
According to the executive director, they are currently working on resolving the issue's organizational components.
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Construction of bp's solar power plant in Azerbaijan's Jabrayil likely start before COP29
The construction of bp's solar power plant in Jabrayil is expected to start before COP29, the Director General of COP29, Deputy Energy Minister Elnur Soltanov told reporters in ADA after the opening ceremony of the summer energy school, Trend reports.
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"Azerbaijan has already uttered its voice in the oil and gas spheres, we have become a reliable partner in ensuring the energy security of the world's countries. Now, Azerbaijan demonstrates seriousness in its intentions to implement "green" projects, both at sea (plans to create wind farms) and on land—in Absheron and liberated territories. The process of transition to "green" energy in the world is unstoppable. Our philosophy is to utter our voice in "green" energy," Soltanov said.
According to him, Azerbaijan is also rich in such sources of "green" energy as water resources.
"Hydroelectric power plants have already been and will be built in Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur, which will sufficiently provide the liberated lands and neighboring territories with electricity. The project of construction of a solar power plant by bp in the Jabrayil region is next in line, and I think we will hear about the commencement of this project before COP29," Soltanov said.
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Azerbaijani, Chinese businesses strike numerous deals
Azerbaijani and Chinese companies have signed agreements during a conference on promoting logistics and trade in Azerbaijan, a demonstration zone of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Trend reports.
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The documents were signed by representatives of Qingdao Qingsong Global Cooperation International Trade Co., Ltd., Eco Voyage LLC, Shandong Qilu Express Europe-Asia Train Operation Co., Ltd., and Absheron Logistics Center.
The agreements are looking to join forces in the realm of transport and tourism, as well as foster the growth of trade between companies.
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World Bank investigates energy efficiency of public buildings in Azerbaijan
Within the framework of the Azerbaijan Rapid Technical Assistance Facility (AZTAF), Azerbaijan's Ministry of Energy, the European Union (EU), and the World Bank (WB) have come together to discuss the operational structure and activities of the Energy Efficiency Fund,
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as well as the key outcomes of the Roadmap for the National Renovation Program for private and public buildings, APA-Economics reports.
This event, concluding a series of seminars planned within the framework of the AZTAF Energy Efficiency and Climate Technical Assistance Project, was organized to present the project's initial results and gather feedback from various interested parties. It was noted at the event that buildings are the main energy consumers, and their renovation is one of the most effective ways to increase energy efficiency. The draft roadmap which was developed as part of the AZTAF program, reflects a comprehensive plan for the renovation of both private and public buildings, incorporating the latest technologies and best practices.
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Plans are underway to expand Khojaly Airport's infrastructure
As reported, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev visited the Khojaly airport on July 5, APA reports.
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President Ilham Aliyev was informed that plans are underway to expand Khojaly Airport's infrastructure, including extending the runway to 3000 meters in length and widening it to 60 meters. The airport's overall area will be optimized to 177.27 hectares, with the apron area expanding to 47,000 square meters, all in compliance with international standards.
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President: Lachin International Airport will be commissioned next year
Lachin International Airport will be commissioned next year, said President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev as he addressed the Informal Summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Shusha, APA reports.
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Next year, our country’s ninth international airport will be commissioned in Lachin, the head of state stated.
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Azerbaijan's AzerEnergy OJSC to purchase IT stuff via tender
Azerbaijan's AzerEnergy OJSC has announced a tender for the purchase of IT equipment and various electrical goods.
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The participation fee is 600 manat (353 USD).
Those wishing to participate in the tender must send their proposals by 10:00 (GMT+4) July 19, 2024
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