A meeting was held at the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC) with a delegation from "The Coca-Cola Company."

During the meeting, Vusal Gasimli, Executive Director of CAERC, briefed the delegation on the Center's activities, implemented projects, economic reform analysis, monitoring and evaluation, as well as work conducted in communications. He emphasized the importance of effective dialogue between the public and private sectors in supporting economic development and investment activity.

Aleksandra Akkirman, Senior Manager for Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability for Central Asia and the Caucasus at "The Coca-Cola Company," discussed the company's activities in the region, its sustainable development approach, and its corporate communications experience.

During the meeting, opinions were exchanged regarding "The Coca-Cola Company's" operations in Azerbaijan, its investments, and its contribution to job creation. The parties highlighted the importance of the company's new production facility in Ismayilli in advancing regional economic development, supporting local employment, and expanding industrial capacity. In addition, current investment opportunities in Azerbaijan and the prospects the local business environment offers foreign investors were discussed.

The parties also exchanged views on the role of the private sector in economic processes, sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, and effective communication, while exploring potential areas of mutual cooperation.

The meeting was attended by Narmin Mustafayeva, Franchise Director for Azerbaijan at "The Coca-Cola Company"; Turkan Manafli, Head of Public Relations and Communications at "Coca-Cola İçecek" Azerbaijan; Azer Nazarov, Founder of "PreMark PR and Communication Company"; Zanura Talibova, Head of the Public Relations Department at CAERC; and Isa Gasimov, Head of the "Enterprise Azerbaijan" portal.