Jabrayil:President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva attended the inauguration of a non-alcoholic beverage production facility operated by Sunbeverage LLC in the Jabrayil district on November 6.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Tahir Gozel, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Azersun Holding, provided details about the facility to the President and the First Lady. The facility, established by Azersun Holding in the East Zangezur Economic Region, will produce a variety of beverages including sparkling and still water, iced teas, fruit-infused drinks, and vitamin-enriched and low-calorie options. Spanning 10 hectares, it has an annual production capacity of 150,000 tons for both domestic use and export, equipped with modern Italian machinery.

The project, costing AZN 70 million, is financed through private investment, bank loans, and a concessional loan of AZN 5 million from the Azerbaijan Business Development Fund under the Ministry of Economy. An additional AZN 5 million loan was provided through a guarantee and interest rate subsidy mechanism. The facility is expected to create 300 permanent jobs, contributing to local employment and enhancing the country's export potential.