The Azerbaijan–Israel Business Forum was held in Baku with the support of Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Economy and Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and was jointly organized by the Export and Investment Promotion Agency (AZPROMO), the Embassy of Israel in Baku, the Manufacturers Association of Israel, and the Israel Export Institute.

Chairman of the Board of the Alat Free Economic Zone Authority, Mr. Valeh Alasgarov, participated in the forum and delivered a comprehensive presentation outlining the investment potential of the Alat Free Economic Zone (AFEZ). He highlighted the Zone’s favorable business environment, including its unique legislation, attractive fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, strategic location, and the availability of industrial land plots with fully developed infrastructure and utilities. Mr. Alasgarov invited Israeli companies to take advantage of the opportunities offered by AFEZ. The presentation on AFEZ generated considerable interest among Israeli companies.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Chairman of the Board of Alat Free Economic Zone Authority presented investment opportunities of AFEZ at the Azerbaijan-Israel Business Forum

On January 14, 2026, the Alat Economic Zone Authority (AFEZ Authority) hosted a meeting with the delegation of the European Union, headed by Mr. David Cullen, Head of Unit at the Directorate-General for Enlargement and the Eastern Neighbourhood (ENEST). The delegation was accompanied by H.E. Ms. Marijana Kujundžić, Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Azerbaijan.

During the meeting, the Chairman of the Board of the AFEZ Authority, Mr. Valeh Alasgarov, delivered a comprehensive presentation on the Alat Free Economic Zone. The presentation covered the Zone’s unique legal framework, ready-to-use on-site and off-site infrastructure, industrial land plots equipped with engineering and utility systems, as well as the package of financial and non-financial incentives available to investors. Special attention was also given to the transport and logistics infrastructure and development potential of the Zone.

The EU delegation noted that the presentation made a strong impression. Particular emphasis was placed on the Zone’s strategic transport and logistics infrastructure, including its multimodal connectivity and role as a regional logistics hub, which was highlighted as especially attractive for European companies seeking efficient access to regional and international markets. The availability of industrial land plots with ready-to-use essential infrastructure was also noted as a key factor further enhancing the Zone’s overall investment attractiveness.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the EU delegation expressed interest in continuing dialogue and exploring opportunities for further cooperation.

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The European Union Delegation visited the Alat Free Economic Zone

A delegation led by Lord John Alderdice, the United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy to Azerbaijan and Central Asia, together with Mr. Fergus Auld, Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan, visited the Alat Free Economic Zone (AFEZ) and met with Mr. Valeh Alasgarov, Chairman of the Board of the AFEZ Authority.

During the meeting, Mr. Alasgarov presented the key advantages of AFEZ, including its unique legal framework, attractive fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, fully developed infrastructure, and strategic geographic location at the crossroads of major international transport routes.

Lord Alderdice expressed his appreciation for the favorable conditions offered by AFEZ to investors. The sides also discussed opportunities and prospects for further cooperation in attracting high value-added and export-oriented manufacturing companies from the United Kingdom to AFEZ.

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A delegation led by the United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy to Azerbaijan and Central Asia visited the Alat Free Economic Zone

On December 18, 2025, a meeting was held between the delegation headed by the Minister of Economy of the Sultanate of Oman, His Excellency Said bin Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Saqri, and the Alat Economic Zone Authority (AFEZ Authority).

During the meeting, the Chairman of the Board of the AFEZ Authority, Mr. Valeh Alasgarov, delivered a detailed presentation on the Alat Free Economic Zone, highlighting its unique legal framework, ready-to-use on-site and off-site infrastructure, industrial land plots equipped with engineering and utility systems, a package of financial and non-financial incentives, as well as transport and logistics centers.

His Excellency Said bin Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Saqri stated that the presentation on the Alat Free Economic Zone had made a strong impression on them, emphasizing that the extraterritoriality of the Alat Free Economic Zone and the independence of the AFEZ Authority provide a solid foundation for the Zone’s successful development. He also noted that industrial land plots equipped with ready-to-use essential infrastructure are attractive to investors.

At the end of the meeting, the Omani side expressed interest in continuing cooperation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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A delegation headed by the Minister of Economy of the Sultanate of Oman visited the Alat Free Economic Zone

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