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Hikmat Hajiyev meets with economist Jeffrey Sachs in Baku

Hikmat Hajiyev, Assistant of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration and world-renowned economics Professor Jeffrey Sachs

© APA | Hikmat Hajiyev, Assistant of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration and world-renowned economics Professor Jeffrey Sachs

03 July 2026 12:48 (UTC +04:00)

"Had an engaging discussion with world-renowned economics Professor Jeffrey Sachs during his visit to Baku," Hikmat Hajiyev, Assistant of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration wrote on his X account, APA reports.

Hikmat Hajiyev and Jeffrey Sachs exchanged views on Azerbaijan's important role in regional geopolitics.

"We exchanged views on sustainable development, geopolitics and geoeconomics, as well as the wider Caspian region concept, Azerbaijan’s growing role as a middle power, our peace agenda, and the importance of regional ownership. His “Marco Polo – Drive of Peace” initiative, traversing the East-West route by electric vehicles, is an inspiring example of promoting dialogue and connectivity," Hikmat Hajiyev noted.

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