On May 31, 2023, a delegation of EU diplomats paid a visit to the Alat Free Economic Zone. The delegation consisting of 40 EU diplomats, led by Ms. Ciara O'Brien, Chairperson of the EU's Working Party on Eastern Europe and Central Asia (COEAST), visited the Alat Free Economic Zone to reinforce the strategic partnership between the Zone and the EU.
During the visit the delegation had a meeting with the senior management of the Alat Free Economic Zone Authority. Chairman of the Board of the Alat Free Economic Zone Authority Mr. Valeh Alasgarov delivered presentation to the delegation. During his speech he provided detailed information about the activities of the AFEZ, its unique legal base, strategic geographical location, fiscal and non-fiscal incentives package, industrial land plots with ready-to-use off-site and on-site infrastructure and utilities, transport-logistics centers.