Shusha: Azerbaijan’s trade turnover with ECO countries has increased by 10 percent and has now reached $3.5 billion, stated Elnur Aliyev, First Deputy Minister of Economy. The announcement was made at the Business Forum of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) held in Shusha, focusing on the topic ‘Promotion of Investment and Trade as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development in the ECO Region.’

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Elnur Aliyev highlighted that more than 10,000 companies from ECO countries are currently operating in Azerbaijan. Furthermore, the ECO countries have invested over $22 billion in Azerbaijan during the past period, reflecting strong economic ties and mutual cooperation in the region.