00:00Il n'y a jamais été le meilleur moment de avoir une conférence comme celui-ci en Azerbaïdjan
00:05parce que ces pays ont des ressources naturelles comme l'énergie, des ressources financières,
00:11qui peuvent acquérir technologie et qui peuvent donner peace, progress et prospérité
00:17à une région de la monde où il y a beaucoup d'instabilité.
00:20Le premier international international investment forum, held at Seabreeze Resort in Baku,
00:31showcased le pays' ambition de diversifier sa économie beyond énergie,
00:36drawing investors from both east and west.
00:39That balance was at the heart of the forum's biggest announcements.
00:42We have a very diversified and equal representation, both from east and west,
00:48which in itself is a good testimony to how we are viewed.
00:53Two of the main agreements which have been within the framework of the investment forum
00:57are also representative of the largest inward investment in Azerbaïdjan
01:03in the development of an impressive real estate portfolio comes from the east,
01:09from friendly United Arab Emirates, investment of over 5 billion dollars,
01:17and largest outward investment is an investment by national champion Sokar
01:22to acquire Italian api company consisting of two refineries, several thousand gas stations.
01:34For international investors, Azerbaijan's stability and its use of oil and gas revenues
01:38to build human capital were key signs of confidence.
01:41It is a country that offers, I think, a very strong environment for investment.
01:50It is internally stable.
01:53Internationally, it's in a very favorable context.
01:56And it's a country that is investing, that is using the resources coming from natural resources,
02:04from oil and gas, in order to develop human capacity, human capital and infrastructure.
02:12So, in that sense, I think it is a country that is proving quite enlightened
02:18in terms of a clear trajectory of economic development.
02:23Energy remains central to the discussion, as the country's long-standing role
02:28as a regional connector continues to shape its economic future.
02:31We have been able, through the energy policy of the leadership of Azerbaijan,
02:39to bring into our country more than 144 billion U.S. dollars investment
02:46to create this energy infrastructure in the past.
02:50Now, with the modern energy policies, we are working on the important future projects,
02:58the projects of interconnectors to connect with Europe, Central Asia.
03:05In Baku, Azerbaijan presented itself as a country determined to evolve.
03:10Beyond energy, the conversations highlighted digital growth, infrastructure and new partnerships,
03:16all signs of an economy looking outward and diversifying its future.
03:19Tourism is increasingly important for investment.
03:22It is no longer just an industry of luxury, as it was typically and traditionally perceived.
03:30Montenegro is a heavily touristic country.
03:33Tourism is the biggest industry in the country and it contributes to overall BDP by 30%.
03:39For the host venue, the forum was a live showcase of their own investments, but also the opportunity.
03:44Azerbaijan is so open for foreign investment.
03:46I think Azerbaijan and the leadership of our dear president has shown that we are a very open economy for foreign investors
03:54that feel very confident here, feel secure and safe, and they can prosper together with our country
04:01and help the country, you know, get to the next level.
04:03Beyond the business deals, the forum was also about dialogue showing that personal diplomacy
04:08and face-to-face exchange still matter in building new partnerships.
04:11Somebody who's been involved with Azerbaijan for a couple of decades, it's the most confident I've ever sensed Azerbaijan's leaders,
04:19not only diversifying their economy as a slogan, but really diversifying in sectors, but geographies.
04:26There's a growing confidence in Azerbaijan and a desire to play a role in interconnecting and itself in investing in other countries.
04:34The Azerbaijan Investment Forum was more than a showcase. It was a statement of intent.
04:39It set out a vision built on connectivity, creativity and diversification.
04:45And while the forum in Baku may have concluded, it's echoes we felt across the region and beyond for years to come.
04:52Thank you.
05:00Thank you.
05:00Thank you.
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