Baku:The current state and future prospects of bilateral economic cooperation between Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom were the focus of recent discussions, as announced by Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, Minister Jabbarov shared details on his social media about his meeting with Lord Anas Sarwar, the UK Minister of State for Trade at the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. Lord Sarwar is also a Member of the House of Lords.

Their discussions included the current state of Azerbaijan-UK economic relations, with a focus on expanding trade and investment ties. They also addressed strengthening partnerships between the business communities of both countries and exploring new economic opportunities.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss cooperation in the digital economy and innovation. Additionally, they highlighted the role of the Azerbaijan-UK Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation in advancing bilateral economic and trade relations further.