Baku: Samad Bashirli, Azerbaijan's Deputy Minister of Economy, met with William Thompson, Head of the Eurasia Division of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Secretariat of International Relations. During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the OECD, as well as prospects for its future development, and reviewed opportunities to expand the partnership into new areas of activity.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the importance of joint initiatives, particularly in economic reforms, improving the investment climate, sustainable development, and strengthening institutional capacity, was highlighted. The meeting underscored the mutual commitment to enhancing economic ties and exploring new avenues of collaboration between Azerbaijan and the OECD.