Partners in Germany
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE)
The BMWE performs legislative, administrative, and coordinating functions in areas such as energy, industrial and innovation policy, as well as competition, SME, and European policy. It pursues a trade policy aimed at opening markets, including in regions beyond Europe. AHK Azerbaijan receives partial funding from the BMWE by resolution of the German Bundestag.
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Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK)
The DIHK is the umbrella organization of the German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs and AHKs), representing the entire commercial economy in Germany. It serves over three million businesses and expresses the joint position of the chambers at national, European, and international levels.
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Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs)
Germany’s 79 IHKs are self-governing public-law institutions. As institutions of business for business, they act as the key representatives of all commercial enterprises in their respective regions. They perform public administrative functions and serve their member companies as service-oriented advisors and competent intermediaries in many local, regional, and national matters.
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Network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs)
The AHK network consists of bilateral German Chambers of Commerce Abroad, delegations, and representative offices of German business. With more than 130 offices in 90 countries, AHKs advise, support, and represent German companies seeking to establish or expand their international business. The AHKs are member-based organizations with around 45,000 member companies worldwide.
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Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI)
GTAI is the economic development agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. With over 50 locations worldwide and a broad partner network, GTAI supports German companies in their international ventures, promotes Germany as a technology and business hub, and assists foreign companies with establishing operations in Germany.
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German Eastern Business Association (Ost-Ausschuss)
Since 1952, the Eastern Committee has represented the interests of the German business community in Eastern Europe. In collaboration with the German government, it organizes high-level dialogues between Eastern European government officials and German companies, as well as expert seminars, delegation visits, and other initiatives to strengthen economic ties with the region.
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Senior Experten Service (SES)
The SES is a foundation of German industry for international cooperation. It is Germany’s leading sending organization for retired and career-break professionals volunteering abroad. Since 1983, SES has been providing hands-on support worldwide — mainly in developing and emerging countries, as well as within Germany — across all industries and sectors.
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Messe München (Munich Trade Fair)
With over 50 trade fairs focused on capital goods, consumer goods, and new technologies, Messe München ranks among the world’s leading trade fair organizers. More than 50,000 exhibitors and approximately three million visitors participate annually in over 200 events in Munich and abroad. AHK Azerbaijan serves as the official representative of Messe München in Azerbaijan and Georgia.
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Partners in Azerbaijan
Federal Foreign Office and German Embassy in Baku
The Federal Foreign Office and its roughly 230 diplomatic missions support the global engagement of German businesses through a wide range of services. They act as political facilitators, networkers, and advisors, and promote Germany as a business location. The German Embassy in Baku operates a dedicated economic affairs section.
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
The GIZ is the German government's development cooperation agency. It operates in various fields, from economic and employment promotion to energy, environment, peacebuilding, and security. Its primary client is the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
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Delegation of the European Union to Azerbaijan
Opened in Baku in 2008, the EU Delegation is one of more than 140 such offices worldwide. It officially represents the European Union in Azerbaijan and promotes political and economic relations between Azerbaijan and the EU through close ties with government institutions and by raising awareness of EU policies, institutions, and programs.
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