On September 1, 2026, a meeting was held between the delegation led by Ambassador of Greece to Azerbaijan Ms. Maria Papakonstantinou and the Alat Free 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. The presentation highlighted the Zone’s unique legal framework, ready-to-use on-site and off-site infrastructure, industrial land plots equipped with engineering and utility systems, a comprehensive package of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, as well as its transport and logistics centers.
Ambassador Maria Papakonstantinou noted that the presentation on the Alat Free Economic Zone had made a strong impression on the Greek delegation. She highlighted the particular attractiveness of unique legal base and industrial land plots equipped with ready-to-use essential infrastructure for prospective investors. The Ambassador further expressed her readiness to facilitate the dissemination of information on the Alat Free Economic Zone among relevant Greek business circles and potential investors, particularly those operating in the pharmaceutical industry, alternative energy, and other high value-added sectors to promote awareness of the investment opportunities available within the AFEZ and encouraging potential cooperation.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Greek side expressed strong interest in maintaining further dialogue and exploring opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation.