Deputy Head of the State Service for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control, Mammad Abbasbayli met AHK Azerbaijan members
On 16 November 2021, the German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce (AHK Azerbaijan) organised the next AHK Impuls event for its member companies. The event was held in the "Hyatt" hall of the "Hyatt Regency" Meeting and Conference Center in strict compliance with all requirements of a quarantine regime and recommendations for safety and health. The honorary guest speaker of the event, Mr. Mammad Abbasbayli, Deputy Head of the State Service for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control, delivered a speech on "Antimonopoly Regulation and Competition in Azerbaijan: Vision for the Future".
The event was initiated with the opening speech of the Executive Director of AHK Azerbaijan, Mr. Tobias Baumann, who greeted the representatives of the diplomatic mission participating in the event before handing over the floor to an honorary guest of the event to Mr. Mammad Abbasbayli.
By referring to the annual AHK Business Climate Survey recently launched by AHK Azerbaijan, Mr. Abbasbayli noted that ensuring transparency in public procurement and improving tender criteria and procedures are one of the main requirements outlined by the foreign companies for a sustainable business and investment climate in Azerbaijan. He noted that the results of the survey are being analysed by the organisation and the feedback and suggestions of the companies will be considered in the reform agenda moving forward.
Then, Mr. Abbasbayli informed the participants about the activities of the State Service and the ongoing institutional reforms to improve the activities of the organisation. It was also noted that important steps have been taken recently towards sustainable economic growth through liberal and competitive economic policies. Speaking about the new directions identified for the promotion of competitive neutrality in the markets with direct state participation in order to further improve the business environment, Mr. Abbasbayli noted that a new improved draft of the Competition Code has been prepared taking into account both international experience and the conditions of economic growth of Azerbaijan. According to the Deputy Head, at present, the project is at the stage of coordination with the relevant structures.
The event also provided information on the strategic goals of the State Service for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control. It was noted that the protection of a fair and free competitive environment that ensures the efficient and unimpeded operation of market participants, enhancing competitiveness in the national economy and supporting sustainable development, digitalisation of services, creation of a consumer-centric ecosystem are identified as the main priority goals and strategic pillars for 2022-2026.
Concluding his speech, Mr. Abbasbayli expressed his gratitude to the German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce for the given opportunity to have direct dialogue with the representatives of the private sector. The event was concluded with a networking dinner.
