Azerbaijan-Turkey intergovernmental economic commission ends its Baku meeting

At a press conference following the meeting, Mr. Sharifov described the event as very successful, and said they discussed paying off debts for energy supplied from Turkey to Nakhchivan, ways to broaden trade and economic relations, and cooperation in transport sector.

"We also discussed construction of Kars-Akhalkalaki-Tbilisi-Baku railway. We believe that after completion of this railway, which will link all the Turkic countries, trade between our countries will be measured in billions," he said.

Mehmet Aydin, in his turn, expressed his gratitude for warm welcome and well-organized meeting.

"We believe our economic relations will develop, and we will bring trade between our countries to $1bln. We also discussed opportunities for Turkish businessmen to invest in Azerbaijan's non-oil sector. After returning to Turkey, I will raise this question with our government. I believe there will be no problems, and we will achieve mush success thanks to our joint activity." Mr. Aydin said.

The Commission's next meeting will be held in Turkish capital, Ankara, next year.

/AzerTAg/