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Turkish clothing manufacturer eyes tapping into Azerbaijani market

BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 31.​ MYN Triko, a company operating in the clothing and textile sector of Türkiye, considers opportunities of tapping into the Azerbaijani market, Metin Akyuz, a board member of the company, told Trend on the sidelines of a business meeting of Turkish businessmen held in Baku. "In order to strategically enhance our market penetration in Azerbaijan, it is imperative to synergize efforts with indigenous entrepreneurial entities," Akyuz articulated. He observed that this marked his inaugural visit to Baku for commercial endeavors and emphasized that such initiatives ought to be orchestrated with greater frequency, executed with enhanced specificity, and the advantages for both stakeholders should be optimized to the fullest extent. "This is very valuable. It is important to strive to make this sustainable in the future. There may be shortcomings in our company's inability to present its products in Azerbaijan so far. How will we eliminate them? We need to hold more events and cooperate more closely. Why have we not been able to create that synergy so far? We need to evaluate this correctly. We need to discuss the concerns, fears, and factors that hinder business development for both parties, eliminate them through closer cooperation, and create new areas of business," the board member explained. Akyuz also briefed on his company and assessed the possible opportunities for entering the Azerbaijani market. "We operate in the ready-to-wear sector in Türkiye and are engaged in the production of plain weave and knitwear (woven or knitted fabric and clothing made from it). We prepare these products for the higher segment, both for the domestic market and for export. Our main export destinations are Northern European countries—Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, etc. We have not exported to Azerbaijan so far. However, it is important to cooperate more closely with local entrepreneurs to develop our business here. Such meetings will be useful in the future," he The businessman further spoke about the possibility of opening a branch of his company in Azerbaijan. "In order to open a branch of our company in Azerbaijan, we need to study this market well and reach mutual agreements. Through such a possible branch, local entrepreneurs or Azerbaijani knitwear manufacturers can cooperate with our companies in Türkiye to produce and sell products here. As a result, synergy and trade activities will be created. I cannot say anything specific at the moment, since there is no such demand and rapprochement, but if there is a demand, we will put this issue on the table and discuss it for the development of the business. First of all, the initiative of entrepreneurs should come to the fore. That is, there must be entrepreneurs from both Azerbaijan and Türkiye who are ready to invest. If this happens, we can also fulfill our obligations," he added. Stay up-to-date with more news on Trend News Agency's WhatsApp channel

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Azerbaijani community in Germany holds roundtable with local scholars (PHOTO)

BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 31.​ Members of the Azerbaijani community in Germany met with scholars from the State Fund for Migration and Integration Affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia for a roundtable discussion focused on expanding cooperation between the two countries, the State Committee on Work with the Diaspora told Trend. The event, organized by the Alliance of Azerbaijanis in Germany, explored how Azerbaijani graduates in Germany contribute to the development of economic and cultural relations between Baku and Participants underscored that Azerbaijanis living and studying in Germany play a growing role in advancing bilateral collaboration through research, innovation, and cultural exchange. Representatives from the State Committee highlighted ongoing diaspora initiatives, including Azerbaijani Houses, Coordination Councils, and specialized forums, aimed at strengthening community ties and engagement abroad. The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on future partnerships and a symbolic presentation of gifts to the German participants. Stay up-to-date with more news on Trend News Agency's WhatsApp channel

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OTS nations keen to maximize Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway potential

BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 31.​ Deputy Chairman of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC, Nijat Guliyev, attended the 3rd meeting of the heads of railway administrations of OTS member states, held in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek on October 30-31, Trend reports via the The meeting addressed priorities stemming from the Shusha Declaration adopted by the heads of OTS states in 2024 and the Gabala Declaration adopted in 2025, focusing on the advancement of multimodal transport along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, the promotion and digitalization of railway, port, and logistics operations, the expansion of the Baku–Tbilisi–Kars (BTK) railway’s capacity, and the exploration of the Zangazur Corridor’s potential. Participants at the meeting reviewed the current state of rail freight transport among members of the OTS and discussed ways to boost cargo volumes. Discussions centered on key priorities, including tariff policy, infrastructure upgrades, expanding border crossing capacity, and enhancing coordination across national railway networks. Delegates underscored the importance of coordinated action to improve transport efficiency and strengthen the competitiveness of transit routes within the OTS region, while ensuring the creation of sustainable and seamless transport chains. The meeting also decided to strengthen the work of the OTS railway working group and hold its sessions on a more regular basis to ensure coordinated implementation of adopted initiatives. Stay up-to-date with more news on Trend News Agency's WhatsApp channel