A meeting was held at the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC) with Ms. Liliana Śmiech, Director of International Relations at Ludovika University of Public Service in Hungary and Head of the Ludovika Center for Turkish Studies, along with Mr. Dávid Biró, Coordinator of the same center.
During the meeting, Ramil Huseyn, Deputy executive director of CAERC, highly valued the existing cooperation between Azerbaijan and Hungary. He emphasized the importance of strengthening academic and institutional relations, noting that experience exchange and joint research between think tanks in the areas of economic policy, innovation, and green energy can significantly contribute to shaping a shared vision for sustainable development across the Turkic world.
Ayaz Museyibov, also Deputy executive director of CAERC, briefed the guests on the key objectives of the “2022–2026 Socio-Economic Development Strategy of the Republic of Azerbaijan” and the “First State Program on the Great Return to the Liberated Territories.” He also discussed the progress made in infrastructure development and the creation of green zones in the Karabakh and East Zangezur economic regions.
Gultaj Ahmadzada-Tapdigzada, chief advisor of the Monitoring and evaluation division, presented the digital reporting platforms used to monitor the implementation of state programs. She showcased Azerbaijan’s innovative approach in ensuring data transparency and results-based management.
Vusala Jafarova, Head of CAERC’s Turkic World Research Center, shared insights into the strategic Azerbaijan–Hungary partnership, especially under the framework of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), highlighting the growing cooperation in trade, transportation, logistics, education, and energy. She also provided information about the Center’s research activities on the Turkic world, its regularly published “Turkic Economic Review,” and books analyzing the economic landscape of Turkic countries. Jafarova shared the Center’s future research priorities and discussed opportunities for cooperation with the newly established Center for Turkish Studies at Ludovika University.
At the end of the meeting, the guests were presented with copies of publications and analytical reviews prepared by the Center for Turkic World Studies at CAERC. Both parties expressed strong interest in deepening cooperation in joint scientific research, academic exchange, and policy analysis on economic cooperation and integration in the Turkic world.
