Azerbaijan plans to commission new international airport in Alat Free Economic Zone

Mikayil Jabbarov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy, announced during the Azerbaijan-Slovakia Business Forum that his country is set to commission a new international airport by the middle of next year, in the territory of the Alat Free Economic Zone (AFEZ), which is located 50-55 km from Baku, according to AZERTAC.

According to him, AFEZ, together with its transport infrastructure, will turn into one of the major logistic hubs, linking the Central Asia, China, the Black Sea region, and Europe.

Minister Jabbarov also highlighted the investment opportunities, business-friendly environment, and the advantages the AFEZ offers to international investors.

He also emphasized that the successful collaboration between Azerbaijan and Slovakia in energy sector, as well humanitarian demining, and restoration efforts in Azerbaijani liberated territories, urging to fully utilize the potential for boosting these ties.

Stabil.Az