London:Azerbaijan's Minister of Economy, Mikayil Jabbarov, engaged in discussions with key figures in the United Kingdom to explore potential collaborations between British companies and Azerbaijani projects. As part of his working visit, Jabbarov met with Varun Chandra, the Prime Minister's Chief Adviser on Business, Investment, and Trade.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the discussions focused on enhancing economic relations in line with the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and the UK. The two sides explored the promotion of mutual investments and opportunities for expanding cooperation, particularly in the non-oil and gas sectors.

The meeting included an exchange of views on joint initiatives in various fields such as industry, energy, trade, financial services, and investment. The involvement of British companies and institutional investors in Azerbaijani projects was also a key topic of discussion. The officials underscored the importance of strengthening direct ties between the business communities of the two nations and utilizing British expertise, technologies, and financial resources for new investment projects.

During his visit, Jabbarov also met with Dame Julia Hoggett, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, to discuss cooperation prospects in capital markets. They deliberated on expanding Azerbaijani companies' access to international financial resources and developing connections between the two countries' capital markets.

In addition, Jabbarov held meetings with representatives from Hinduja Group, Gulf Oil International Limited, AirAsia, and JPMorgan Chase. These discussions revolved around cooperation in investment, energy, industry, aviation, and the financing of trade and infrastructure projects, as well as expanding Azerbaijani companies' access to international financial resources.