Bishkek:An Azerbaijani delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Economy Rovnag Abdullayev, actively participated in several significant events during SPECA Week in Bishkek. The events included the 2026 SPECA Economic Forum themed ‘Advancing Connectivity for Sustainable Development in the SPECA Region,’ as well as the 21st and Fourth sessions of the SPECA Governing Council, all organized under the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA).

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the forum was a convergence of representatives from SPECA member states, international organizations, and development institutions, focusing on regional economic integration, sustainable development, and the enhancement of transport, trade, and digital connectivity. Rovnag Abdullayev, addressing the forum, underscored the significance of expanding regional economic cooperation, strengthening transport and transit links, and boosting trade within the SPECA framework. He also highlighted Azerbaijani-led projects that contribute to regional connectivity and sustainable economic growth.

The discussions during the forum centered on developing multimodal transport corridors, improving logistics infrastructure, simplifying customs procedures, digitalizing information exchange along the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and women’s entrepreneurship. Additionally, there was a focus on attracting investment in sustainable infrastructure.

At the 21st session of the SPECA Governing Council, Rovnag Abdullayev emphasized the need to advance regional cooperation through concrete projects, particularly by digitalizing transport and trade procedures, leveraging transit potential, and expanding investment partnerships. The Fourth Session of the SPECA Governing Council concentrated on financing regional projects, assessing investment opportunities, and expanding international partnerships.

SPECA, established in 1998, aims to strengthen economic cooperation and regional integration among participating countries while promoting sustainable development.

Bishkek:An Azerbaijani delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Economy Rovnag Abdullayev, actively participated in several significant events during SPECA Week in Bishkek. The events included the 2026 SPECA Economic Forum themed ‘Advancing Connectivity for Sustainable Development in the SPECA Region,’ as well as the 21st and Fourth sessions of the SPECA Governing Council, all organized under the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA).

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the forum was a convergence of representatives from SPECA member states, international organizations, and development institutions, focusing on regional economic integration, sustainable development, and the enhancement of transport, trade, and digital connectivity. Rovnag Abdullayev, addressing the forum, underscored the significance of expanding regional economic cooperation, strengthening transport and transit links, and boosting trade within the SPECA framework. He also highlighted Azerbaijani-led projects that contribute to regional connectivity and sustainable economic growth.

The discussions during the forum centered on developing multimodal transport corridors, improving logistics infrastructure, simplifying customs procedures, digitalizing information exchange along the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and women’s entrepreneurship. Additionally, there was a focus on attracting investment in sustainable infrastructure.

At the 21st session of the SPECA Governing Council, Rovnag Abdullayev emphasized the need to advance regional cooperation through concrete projects, particularly by digitalizing transport and trade procedures, leveraging transit potential, and expanding investment partnerships. The Fourth Session of the SPECA Governing Council concentrated on financing regional projects, assessing investment opportunities, and expanding international partnerships.

SPECA, established in 1998, aims to strengthen economic cooperation and regional integration among participating countries while promoting sustainable development.

Bishkek:An Azerbaijani delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Economy Rovnag Abdullayev, actively participated in several significant events during SPECA Week in Bishkek. The events included the 2026 SPECA Economic Forum themed ‘Advancing Connectivity for Sustainable Development in the SPECA Region,’ as well as the 21st and Fourth sessions of the SPECA Governing Council, all organized under the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA).

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the forum was a convergence of representatives from SPECA member states, international organizations, and development institutions, focusing on regional economic integration, sustainable development, and the enhancement of transport, trade, and digital connectivity. Rovnag Abdullayev, addressing the forum, underscored the significance of expanding regional economic cooperation, strengthening transport and transit links, and boosting trade within the SPECA framework. He also highlighted Azerbaijani-led projects that contribute to regional connectivity and sustainable economic growth.

The discussions during the forum centered on developing multimodal transport corridors, improving logistics infrastructure, simplifying customs procedures, digitalizing information exchange along the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and women’s entrepreneurship. Additionally, there was a focus on attracting investment in sustainable infrastructure.

At the 21st session of the SPECA Governing Council, Rovnag Abdullayev emphasized the need to advance regional cooperation through concrete projects, particularly by digitalizing transport and trade procedures, leveraging transit potential, and expanding investment partnerships. The Fourth Session of the SPECA Governing Council concentrated on financing regional projects, assessing investment opportunities, and expanding international partnerships.

SPECA, established in 1998, aims to strengthen economic cooperation and regional integration among participating countries while promoting sustainable development.