Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Natavan Rzayeva
ADB talks projects implemented in Uzbekistan in 2022
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 29. Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million loan to help promote food security, provide social protection for vulnerable groups, and support employment in Uzbekistan amid the COVID-19 pandemic the economic impacts of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, among other external shocks, a source at ADB told Trend.
EBRD reveals loan portfolio of projects in Uzbekistan
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 27. The current loan portfolio of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) projects in Uzbekistan is estimated at 2 billion euros, Trend reports with reference to the EBRD. According to the EBRD, the bank's loan portfolio is calculated for the implementation of 62 projects.
Uzbek SANEG company talks oil production, target export markets
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, December 26. The Uzbek SANEG company produced 500,000 tons of oil for 11 months of 2022, the company's Corporate Communications Director Igor Gusenkov told Trend. "More than 50 percent of oil is produced in Muborak city, on the border with Turkmenistan," said Gusenkov. According to him, the company mainly manufactures products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene, which are used at all airports in the country.
Plans for production from 'Yangi Oʻzbekiston' field revealed Original
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 25. The goal has been set to extract 1 million tons of heavy oil per year from the "Yangi Oʻzbekiston" field, Deputy Executive Director for Heavy Oil Production and Head of the Yangi Oʻzbekiston Project Office Mikhail Chertenkov told Trend. According to him, the field area is 730 square kilometers. The initial estimates show that reserves amount to 100 million tons of oil. "At the moment, a program of large-scale geological exploration is being implemented in the field.
ADB reveals its investments in Uzbekistan in 2022
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 24. Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed five new public sector projects and programs for just over $1 billion for Uzbekistan in 2022, a source at ADB told Trend. The mission rep said ADB’s support in 2022 is based on the ADB’s Country Partnership Strategy 2019–2023 for Uzbekistan, which aimed at supporting reforms for country’s transition toward an inclusive and market-driven economy.
Iranian airline launches regular flights to Uzbekistan
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 23. Iranian Qeshm Air airline launched regular flights on the Tehran-Tashkent-Almaty-Tehran route, Trend reports via Uzbek media outlets. A plane from Qeshm Air landed at Tashkent International Airport on December 22. It is planned that regular flights will be carried out once a week - on Thursdays.
Uzbek SANEG company preparing to enter UAE market
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 23. Uzbek SANEG oil company plans to bring its products, in particular, base oils and refined petroleum products, to the UAE market, the company's Corporate Communications Director Igor Gusenkov told Trend. The exports will be carried out from the company's new multimodal container warehouse. "Currently, we are allocating land for creating the container site. It will be located near the Samarkand airport," said Gusenkov.
Uzbekistan begins to deliver goods to Europe through Middle Corridor
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 22. The first container block train was sent from Uzbekistan to the Bulgarian city of Burgas, Trend reports via Uzbek media outlets. It carries the cargo of the Uzbek Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Combine's copper concentrate. The train was sent to Europe through the middle corridor for the first time. Its route has a length of more than 4,000 kilometers and runs through Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Bulgaria.
Official meeting of Presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to be held on December 22
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 21. Official meeting of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will be held in the congress center of the "Tashkent City" International Business Center on December 22, Trend reports via Uzbek media outlets. It is planned that within the framework of the meeting, negotiations will be held in narrow and expanded formats.
Uzbekistan Airways to increase frequency of flights to Tbilisi
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 20. Uzbekistan Airways JSC will increase the frequency of flights on the Tashkent-Tbilisi-Tashkent route, Trend reports via the company’s statement. Currently, international flights on the Tashkent-Tbilisi-Tashkent route are operated on Tuesdays. Starting from January 13, 2023, Uzbekistan Airways introduces additional flights in this direction on Fridays. Previously, Uzbekistan Airways launched the first flight on the Fergana-Dubai-Fergana route on October 30, 2022.
Uzbekistan's Air Marakanda joins Airports Council International Europe
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 16. Uzbekistan's Air Marakanda, the operator of Samarkand International Airport (‘SKD’) received silver membership at the European branch of Airports Council International (‘ACI Europe’), the only global membership organization for airport operators and associations, Trend reports via the company. ACI Europe currently represents over 500 airports in 55 countries.
Azerbaijan's SMBDA to study Polish experience in field of micro business, startups
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 16. Azerbaijan's Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SMBDA) is interested in studying the Polish experience in the files of microbusiness and startup development, said SMBDA's Chairman Orkhan Mammadov during the Polish-Azerbaijani seminar on innovations, Trend reports. "I am sure that the development of innovation entrepreneurship will contribute to the strengthening of the current economic potential of Azerbaijan and Poland," said Mammadov.
Azerbaijani startup innovations to enter EU markets - Polish ambassador
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 16. V4-Azerbaijan Tech Bridge project will link startup innovations of Azerbaijan with EU countries, Ambassador of Poland Rafal Poborski said at the Polish-Azerbaijani seminar on innovations in Baku on December 16, Trend reports. "This multilateral initiative will bring technological solutions and help develop Azerbaijan's innovation ecosystem," Poborski noted.
Azerbaijani SMBDA, Startup Hub Poland Foundation sign memorandum of understanding
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 16. The Azerbaijan Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SMBDA) and Startup Hub Poland (SHP) Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding on December 16, Trend reports. The signing ceremony with the participation of SMBDA Board Chairman Orkhan Mammadov and SHP Executive Director Maciej Sadowski took place during the Polish-Azerbaijani seminar on innovations in the field of small and medium-sized businesses.
Azerbaijan's SMBDA studies Polish experience in innovations field - official
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 16. Azerbaijan's Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SMBDA) is interested in studying the experience of Poland in the field of innovations, said SMBDA's Chairman Orkhan Mammadov during the Polish-Azerbaijani seminar on innovations, Trend reports. "Our joint initiatives will contribute to the creation of a platform for our business communities," said Mammadov. Within this context, he stressed the role of cooperation with the Polish "Startup Hub Poland" fund.
Services provided through Uzbekistan's unified public service centers go up - minister
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 15. Services provided through Uzbekistan's unified public service centers have gone up sevenfold from 2018 through 2022, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan Akbar Tashkulov said, speaking at the "Path to modern governance: toward sustainable and innovative public services" international forum on December 15, Trend reports. "Unified public service centers have been operating in Uzbekistan since January 1, 2018.
Jordan Aviation airline launches flights to Uzbekistan
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 15. The plane of Jordan Aviation airline landed at the international airport of Tashkent on December 14, 2022, Trend reports via Uzbekistan Airports JSC. According to the company, it is planned that flights between Tashkent and Amman will be carried out on a charter basis once every two weeks on Boeing 767 aircraft. Jordan Aviation is a Jordanian airline headquartered in Amman.
Azerbaijan reveals Swiss investments in country's oil, gas sector Original
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 14. Azerbaijan eyes further developing energy cooperation with Switzerland, the country's First Deputy Minister of Economy Elnur Aliyev said at the Azerbaijan-Switzerland Business Forum on December 14, Trend reports. "This is evidenced by the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between our countries. Switzerland has recently invested 48 million euros in the oil and gas sector of Azerbaijan," the official said.
Swiss companies interested in setting up business in Azerbaijan - SMBDA Original
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 14. Swiss companies are interested in setting up a business in Azerbaijan, said Chairman of the Small and Medium Business Development Agency Orkhan Mammadov during the Azerbaijan-Swiss form, Trend reports. He proposed creating joint enterprises that would bring new technologies and innovations to the business sector.
Switzerland ready to boost investments in Azerbaijani economy - SECO
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 14. Switzerland intends to continue to support the diversification of the Azerbaijani economy, Head of Bilateral Economic Relations Division of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) Erwin Bollinger said at the Azerbaijani-Swiss business forum on December 14 in Baku, Trend reports. According to Bollinger, in recent years, Switzerland has actively invested in the non-oil sector of Azerbaijan, contributing to the diversification of the economy.
Uzbek Central Bank reveals volume of loans issued to individuals for 10M2022
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 14. The value of loans issued to individuals in Uzbekistan from January through October 2022, reached 94.1 trillion soums ($8.3 billion),which is an increase of 40.7 percent compared to the same period last year (66.8 trillion soums or $5.9 billion), Trend reports citing the Uzbek Central Bank.
WizzAir launches flights to Samarkand
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 13. Hungarian WizzAir airline has launched flights to Samarkand for the first time, Trend reports via Uzbekistan Airports JSC. On December 13, 2022 at 10:29 (GMT+5), a plane of WizzAir landed in Samarkand. The Airbus A321 neo has been operated on Abu Dhabi - Samarkand - Abu Dhabi route. It is planned that direct regular flights will be carried out twice a week - on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Business communities, public sector to turn Azerbaijan into innovation center of region - minister (UPDATE)
Details added (first published: 12:01) BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 13. The participation of the business community, civil society, and the public sector is of utmost importance for turning Azerbaijan into an innovative center of the region, said Azerbaijan's Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev during the Innovation Summit, Trend reports.
Business communities, public sector to turn Azerbaijan into innovation center of region - minister
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 13. The participation of the business community, civil society, and the public sector is of utmost importance for turning Azerbaijan into an innovative center of the region, said Azerbaijan's Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev during the Innovation Summit, Trend reports. Will be updated
Azerbaijan's economy minister names factors for achieving sustainable progress
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 13. Readiness for innovation is one of the factors for achieving sustainable progress in Azerbaijan, Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov said on December 13 during the Innovation Summit in Baku, Trend reports. Jabbarov noted three main directions for the further development of innovations in the country. According to him, the first is the development of human capital.
UNECE to help Uzbekistan improve road safety on int'l transport corridors (Exclusive) Original
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 8. The main priority of United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) during the recent visit of its delegation to Uzbekistan was related to road safety, Chief of Information Unit Jean Rodriguez told Trend. "International road corridors in Uzbekistan should follow harmonized international road safety design, maintenance and road safety procedures and regulatory standards to be safe and to provide efficient transport connectivity.
South Korean KOICA backs Uzbekistan's IT sector through number of projects
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 7. South Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is implementing 3 projects within its Startup Tech Ecosystem Promotion program to support IT sector in Uzbekistan, the agency told Trend. According to KOICA, first is "Project for Creating Startup Supportive Ecosystem and Stimulating Entrepreneurial Growth in Uzbekistan" with the total budget of $5.5 million.
France-Uzbekistan Business Council talks support to Uzbekistan's economy
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 6. The France-Uzbekistan Business Council continues to support Uzbek Government’s call to modernization and innovation in the economic field, Chief Operating Officer of the Movement of the Enterprises of France (MEDEF International) Bogdan Gadenne-Feertchak told Trend. "The France-Uzbekistan Business Council with its Uzbek partners will continue supporting French companies willing to develop in Uzbekistan in 2023.
Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan co-op serves as example for many countries worldwide - ambassador (PHOTO)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 5. An event dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Uzbekistan's Constitution, which was adopted on December 8, 1992, took place with the organizational support of the Uzbek Embassy in Baku on December 5, Trend reports. The event was attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Azerbaijan Bahrom Ashrafkhanov, Azerbaijani MPs, scientists, cultural workers, and representatives of business circles.
Uzbekistan negotiating with General Motors to manufacture updated version of Chevrolet Cobalt Original
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 3. Uzbekistan may start production of an updated version of the Chevrolet Cobalt, Trend reports via Uzbek media outlets. Uzbekistan’s UzAuto Motors may start production of this car model from the beginning of 2024. The company confirmed that it is negotiating with General Motors on the localization of the model and has brought a prototype of an updated version of the Chevrolet Cobalt for testing from Brazil.
Jordanian airline to launch flights to Uzbekistan
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 2. Jordanian Jordan Aviation airline will launch flights from Amman to Tashkent, Trend reports via Uzbek media outlets. The first passenger charter flight is scheduled for December 13, 2022. The flights will be carried out on Boeing 767 aircraft once a week. Jordan Aviation is a Jordanian airline headquartered in Amman. In addition to providing charter flights, the company is an important provider of air transportation for UN peacekeeping missions.
Baku Int'l Sea Port plays key role in development of Middle Corridor - ambassador
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 2. The Baku International Sea Port plays a key role in the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), known as the Middle Corridor, EU Ambassador to Azerbaijan Peter Michalko said at the opening of the project "Supporting improved operational capabilities of the Port of Baku and the implementation of the Green Port concept," Trend reports. Michalko pointed out the importance of EU-Azerbaijan cooperation in transit and logistics.
EU ambassador talks investments in several spheres in Azerbaijan
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 2. The EU can invest up to two billion euro in the implementation of projects in Azerbaijan in such spheres as 'green' and digital development, as well as transport, EU Ambassador in the country Peter Michalko said on December 2, Trend reports. Michalko made the remark during the opening ceremony of the project on ‘Support for improvement of operational capabilities of Port of Baku and implementation of Green Port concept’ in Baku.
Azerbaijan eyes boosting cargo transshipment through Port of Baku
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 2. The annual cargo transshipment capacity of the Port of Baku will reach up to 25 million tons per year following the implementation of the second phase of its construction, Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan Rahman Hummatov said on December 2, Trend reports.
French Development Agency signs new strategic co-op program with Uzbekistan
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 2. The Government of Uzbekistan and the French Development Agency (FDA) signed a new Strategic Cooperation Program until 2025, which provides for the joint implementation of projects worth over 1 billion euros, Trend reports via the press service of the president of Uzbekistan.
Oman’s SALAM AIR to operate regular flights to Uzbekistan
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 1. Oman’s SALAM AIR will operate regular flights to Uzbekistan, Trend reports via Uzbek media outlets. Uzbekistan’s Uzaviatsia Agency issued an operational permit to SALAM AIR to operate regular flights on the Muscat-Tashkent-Muscat and Muscat-Namangan-Muscat routes. The permit was issued on the basis of an intergovernmental agreement on air communication between Uzbekistan and Oman. The airline will operate flights on A320 and A321 aircraft.
Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency holding talks with investors, SMEs
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 1. Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency (AREA) is holding talks with investors, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in the renewable energy sector, Deputy Director of AREA Kamran Huseynov said on December 1, Trend reports. Huseynov made the remark during the panel session within the 18th Annual Meeting of the International Network for Small and Medium Enterprises (INSME) on ‘Empowering SMEs, economic diversification and green growth’, held in Baku.
Azerbaijan one of main gas supplier to Bulgaria, Bulgarian SME Promotion Agency says
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 1. Azerbaijan is one of the main gas suppliers to Bulgaria, said Executive Director of Bulgarian SME Promotion Agency Boyko Takov at the opening ceremony of the 18th INSME (International Network for SMEs) Annual Meeting on the topic of "Empowering SMEs: Economic Diversification and Green Growth", Trend reports. "The relations between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria are promptly developing. This is confirmed by the recent visit of Azerbaijani president to Sofia," said Takov.
Economic diversification - best choice for Azerbaijan, former PM of Belgium says Original
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 1. Economic diversification is the best choice for Azerbaijan, said former Prime Minister of Belgium Yves Leterme at the opening ceremony of the 18th INSME (International Network for SMEs) Annual Meeting on the topic of "Empowering SMEs: Economic Diversification and Green Growth", Trend reports. "The policy of the Azerbaijani leadership and the country as a whole is a symbol of economic stability," said Leterme.
Azerbaijan has advanced experience in business development - president of INSME
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 1. Azerbaijan has advanced experience in development of small and medium businesses (SMBs), and can share it with other countries, President of the International Network for Small and Medium Enterprises (INSME) Sergio Arzeni said on December 1, Trend reports. Arzeni made the remark at the opening of the 18th annual meeting of INSME on ‘SMB empowerment, economic diversification and green growth’, held in Baku.
Karabakh's reconstruction to create opportunities for future generations in Azerbaijan - ambassador
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 30. The reconstruction of liberated Karabakh will create opportunities for future generations in Azerbaijan, German Ambassador to Azerbaijan Ralf Horlemann said at the presentation of the exclusive edition of "Market Analysis Azerbaijan 2022-2023" on November 30, Trend reports. "The establishment of Karabakh's infrastructure will result in the creation of new jobs, however, Azerbaijan will need skilled personnel and investments for large-scale projects," Horlemann noted.
Polish Adamed Pharma S.A supports development of Uzbekistan’s healthcare (Exclusive)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 30. Polish Adamed Pharma S.A. supports development of Uzbekistan’s healthcare, PR and CSR Manager of the company Martyna Strupczewska told Trend. According to her, Adamed Pharma has been operating in Uzbekistan through its representative office since 2020. Recently, on 10 October, the company opened its new office in Tashkent. "Currently, the company has 11 medicines in its portfolio in the Uzbek market," she said.
Azerbaijan's State Agency on Renewable Energy talks cooperation with EBRD
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 29. Azerbaijan's State Agency on Renewable Energy Sources started cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on the low-carbon hydrogen economy, said Deputy Director of Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency Kamran Huseynov at the event, dedicated to "Green hydrogen and renewable energy", Trend reports.
Japan exploring ways for implementing green economy projects in Azerbaijan Original
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 29. Japan is exploring ways for contributing to Azerbaijan's green economy, Japan's Ambassador to Azerbaijan Junichi Wada said at an event on the "Green Corridor and Renewable Energy", Trend reports. "Japan has a long-standing partnership with Azerbaijan in the energy sector. We're currently looking into opportunities for implementation of green economy and decarbonization projects, as well as the green hydrogen production in Azerbaijan," the ambassador noted.
Spain seeks to make contribution to Azerbaijan's renewable energy dev't
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 29. Spain seeks to help Azerbaijan achieve 30 percentage of renewable energy by 2030, Spanish Charge d'Affaires a.i. in Azerbaijan Patricia Serrano Sanchez said at the "Green Corridor and Renewable Energy" event in Baku on November 29, Trend reports. "The renewable energy development has a crucial place in Azerbaijan's energy policy. We plan to support this policy through our Elecnor company's project," she noted.
Azerbaijan talks planned production capacity of energy project in Garadagh
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 29. In near future, Azerbaijan aims to increase the production capacity of the wind power station in Garadagh to 1.5 gigawatts, said Advisor to the Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan Emil Mejidov at the event on the theme "Green hydrogen and renewable energy", Trend reports. "We support the energy project on the construction of a wind power station in Garadagh jointly with the private sector and with the Azerbaijan Investment Company, in particular," said Mejidov.
Rector of Azerbaijan Technical University talks benefits of 'green hydrogen' manufacture to Azerbaijan
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 29. The 'green hydrogen' manufacture is of benefit to Azerbaijan, said the Rector of Azerbaijan Technical University Vilayat Valiyev, Trend reports. According to him, the manufacturing projects for 'green hydrogen' are more likely to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by 2050.
Azerbaijan joins several global initiatives to reduce air emissions Original
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 29. Azerbaijan has joined a number of global initiatives to reduce air emissions, Chairman of the Caspian Hydrogen Development Group Teymur Abbasov said at an event on ‘Green hydrogen and renewable energy’ on November 29 in Baku, Trend reports. "Azerbaijan has historically been a producer of oil and gas, and the country has great potential for the production of green energy," Abbasov said.
UAE’s Air Arabia launches regular flights to Uzbekistan’s Namangan
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 28. UAE’s Air Arabia launched regular flights to Uzbekistan’s Namangan,Trend reports via Uzbekistan Airports JSC. The first flight from Sharjah (UAE) to Namangan has been carried out on November 28. Flights will be operated on A-320 aircraft on a regular basis three times a week - departure from Namangan on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays.
Azerbaijan has great dev't potential as regional hub - Latvian Transatlantic Organization
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 25. Azerbaijan has not only a good geographical location, but also great development potential as a regional transport hub, Secretary General at the Latvian Transatlantic Organization (LATO) Sigita Struberga told Trend. "Azerbaijan is focused on establishing a sustainable infrastructure, which is the infrastructure of the future. Of course, the country has huge potential for the development of transport and logistics.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Natavan
Contact Natavan, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack