Technology parks of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan sign memo of cooperation
BAKU. February 25. KAZINFORM Azerbaijan has achieved concrete results not only in economic development, but also in introducing new technologies and innovations in the industry, Akim of Aktobe region Arkhimed Mukhambetov said at a meeting with heads of the biggest companies of Azerbaijan, Azerenergy and Azerichemistry, on Friday.
"At present, the main economic objective of Kazakhstan is moving away from the raw material orientation of the economy to the development of industrial-innovation component. In this context, the enterprises of Aktobe region and Azerbaijan could share experiences with each other on certain issues because of the similarity of the goals set by the presidents of these two countries," Mukhambetov noted.
In turn, the heads of the Azerbaijani companies informed the Kazakh side of the achievements in the field of petrochemical and hydrocarbon processing. At the same time they have expressed interest in strengthening bilateral relations and indicated a willingness to develop specific projects, as well as the visit to Aktobe region to familiarize themselves with local companies.
Deputy director of "Aktobe" Technology Park Tleules Aldiyarov and deputy chief of Sumgayit Technology Park signed a memorandum of cooperation. The parties reached an agreement on mutual interest and experience exchange in the field of innovation and new technologies.