A delegation from Alat Free Economic Zone (AFEZ) Authority, headed by the Chairman of the Board, Mr. Valeh Alasgarov undertook a business trip to China from April 16 to 18, 2025. During the visit, AFEZA participated in the China-Azerbaijan Industry and Investment Cooperation Promotion Conference. In his speech, Mr. Alasgarov highlighted the favorable business environment offered by AFEZ, including its unique legislative framework, fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, and availability of industrial land plots with ready-to-use on-site and off-site infrastructure and utilities. He invited Chinese manufacturing companies to take advantage of these opportunities. During the B2B meetings, several Chinese companies expressed their interest and stated their intention for future cooperation. Mr. Alasgarov also held a meeting with representatives of Chinese company SunSync, which has expressed interest in establishing a solar panel production facility in the Alat Free Economic Zone. Both parties discussed prospects for future cooperation.&nbsp;

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A delegation from Alat Free Economic Zone Authority undertook a business trip to China

Alat Free Economic Zone Authority (AFEZ Authority) participated in Hannover Messe 2025, one of the world's most prestigious industrial exhibitions. Held from March 31 to April 4 in Hannover, Germany, this exhibition is considered a global leader in terms of scale, number of participants, and visitors. At the exhibition, AFEZ Authority was represented with a dedicated stand, providing participants with detailed information about the favorable business environment created for investors in the Alat Free Economic Zone. AFEZ Authority’s delegation held meetings with companies from Germany, China, Italy, Turkey, Japan, India, South Korea, and other countries, informing them about the zone’s unique legislative framework, fiscal and non-fiscal incentives package, advanced transportation and logistics opportunities, and industrial land plots with ready-to-use infrastructure and utilities. Highlighting the advantages offered by the Alat Free Economic Zone, representatives of AFEZ Authority invited foreign investors to establish production facilities in the zone. The meetings held during the exhibition represented an important step toward creating new investment opportunities and attracting investors to the country.

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Alat Free Economic Zone Authority participated in the Hannover Messe exhibition

We are excited to announce that Alat Free Economic Zone (AFEZ) Authority will participate in Hannover Messe 2025, one of the world’s largest industrial trade fairs, taking place from March 31 to April 4, 2025, in Hannover, Germany. AFEZ will showcase its opportunities at Hall 12 – International Trade and Investment Hall, Booth B77. We warmly invite our clients, and all interested investors to visit our stand and explore the advantages of investing in the largest free economic zone in the Caucasus region. Strategically located at the crossroads of major international transport corridors and adjacent the Baku International Sea Trade Port, AFEZ offers a unique legal framework, attractive fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, industrial land plots with ready-to-use off-site and on-site infrastructure and utilities. Investors also benefit from integrated transport and logistics facilities, creating an ideal environment for business growth and expansion. Join us at Hannover Messe to learn more about the unparalleled opportunities AFEZ provides for global businesses.

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Alat Free Economic Zone Authority will participate in Hannover Messe 2025

The Azerbaijan-Croatia Economic and Investment Forum was held on February 28, 2025, in Zagreb. The Minister of Economy, Mr. Mikayil Jabbarov, delivered the opening speech, emphasizing the potential for trade relations between the two countries and the promotion of investments in both Azerbaijan and Croatia. He invited Croatian companies interested in regional expansion to consider investing in the Alat Free Economic Zone (AFEZ), which offers unique legislation and an attractive business environment. He also highlighted the necessity of constructing a new Cargo Terminal in AFEZ to facilitate the shipment of high-value-added goods, such as pharmaceuticals, microchips, and other high-tech products.

The Chairman of the Board of the Alat Free Economic Zone Authority, Mr. Valeh Alasgarov, participated in a panel discussion, where he emphasized unique legislation of AFEZ, high degree of extraterritoriality, strategic geographic location, and a comprehensive package of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives. He also highlighted that AFEZ provides ready-to-use industrial land plots, creating favorable opportunities for manufacturing companies from around the world, including Croatia.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The Chairman of the Board of Alat Free Economic Zone Authority participated in the Azerbaijan-Croatia Economic and Investment Forum

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