On March 16, 2026, a meeting was held between the delegation led by Ambassador of Italy Mr. Luca Di Gianfrancesco, first secretary Mr. Marvin Seniga, 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 package of financial and non-financial incentives, as well as its transport and logistics centers.
Ambassador Luca Di Gianfrancesco noted that the presentation on the Alat Free Economic Zone had made a strong impression on them. He emphasized that the extraterritorial status 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 pointed out that industrial land plots equipped with ready-to-use essential infrastructure are particularly attractive to investors.
At the end of the meeting, the Italian side expressed strong interest in continuing cooperation.