On 24 May 2022, the German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce (AHK Azerbaijan) organised AHK Members’ Assembly, with the participation of around 100 business representatives. AHK Members` Assembly is an event organised twice a year gathering all AHK Members together to discuss the activities and achievements of AHK Azerbaijan over the past year.
The meeting was opened by Mr. Farid Isayev, Chairman of AHK Board of Directors, who delivered a welcoming speech and shortly introduced the agenda of the event. Commending the hard work of the Chamber and the staff, the Chairman emphasised an increasing membership, achievements in establishing and strengthening AHK Working Groups as well as organising physical delegation trips and events.
Welcoming AHK members, Mr. Heiko Schwarz, the Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy in Baku, shared the news from the Embassy. Highlighting the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Mr. Schwarz stressed the importance of the development of cooperation between Germany and Azerbaijan in political, economic, security, and cultural fields. Concluding his speech, he expressed his gratitude to the Chamber for the continued successful cooperation.
Following this, Mr. Tobias Baumann, Executive Director of AHK Azerbaijan, presented a brief report of the activities and financials of AHK Azerbaijan, including achievements from the last year and plans for the next period.
“From the last Members’ Assembly, 15 new companies have become the members of AHK Azerbaijan, and now we count 163 members from Germany and Azerbaijan representing various sectors of the economy. We are proud of the fact that quality work and commitment of our Chamber attract new companies from various industries.”
After the reach of the quorum of the Members’ Assembly, the new members of AHK Azerbaijan were introduced to the auditorium and approved as members of the Chamber.
The event was followed by a business reception accompanied by live music by Suleymanbeyli Group.