Doha:Azerbaijan's First Deputy Minister of Economy, Elnur Aliyev, delivered a speech at the Ministerial Roundtable on entrepreneurship during the World Investment Forum in Doha, Qatar. The event was held under the theme "Investing in the Future" and focused on creating future-ready entrepreneurial ecosystems.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the forum was organized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and explored topics such as artificial intelligence, digitalization, innovation, inclusivity, and sustainable economic development. Elnur Aliyev highlighted Azerbaijan's efforts to diversify its economy and enhance competitiveness.

The discussions at the ministerial roundtable emphasized economic diversification, expanding export opportunities for non-oil and gas products, and improving local enterprises' competitiveness and access to international markets as primary objectives for Azerbaijan. The forum also addressed the importance of international cooperation, regional integration, and public-private partnerships in mobilizing sustainable investment amid global challenges.

Participants at the forum called for policies that would enhance the investment climate, mitigate risks, and bolster the productive capacities of developing countries. The gathering offered a platform for reflecting on strategic policy considerations that could inform UNCTAD's future work on developing entrepreneurship ecosystems.