Expansion of Economic Ties Between Romania's Maramureș Region and Khankendi, Aghdara, and Khojaly Districts Under Consideration

During an official visit to Romania, a delegation led by Elchin Yusubov, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the city of Khankendi, Aghdara, and Khojaly districts, met with Florentin Nicolae Tuș, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Maramureș region.

The meeting was attended by business leaders and local entrepreneurs from the Maramureș region.

The discussions focused on the development prospects of cooperation between Azerbaijan's Karabakh region and Romania's Maramureș region, as well as the expansion of business ties.

Florentin Nicolae Tuș, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Maramureș, expressed interest in establishing direct contacts and conducting reciprocal visits aimed at increasing trade turnover.

In turn, Elchin Yusubov provided comprehensive information on the large-scale construction and infrastructure projects underway in Karabakh, the favorable conditions created for investors, and tax incentives. Touching upon the positive dynamics in existing trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Romania, he noted that developing interregional cooperation would create additional opportunities to further diversify economic indicators. Elchin Yusubov invited Maramureș business representatives and local entrepreneurs to visit Karabakh.

The parties exchanged views on potential avenues of cooperation.

In the context of advancing economic collaboration, the delegation led by Elchin Yusubov, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the city of Khankendi, Aghdara, and Khojaly districts, visited the "Aramis" factory located in Maramureș—one of Europe's major furniture manufacturers—and toured the production facilities. The management of the furniture factory showed interest in cooperating with Karabakh and expressed their intention to visit the region in the near future.