On October 19, the Caspian Construction Week, the largest event in the construction industry of the region, started at the Baku Expo Center.The event included the 3rd Azerbaijan International Restoration, Reconstruction and Development of Karabakh Exhibition - Rebuild Karabakh, the 28th Azerbaijan International Construction Exhibition - BakuBuild, and the 15th Anniversary International Exhibition for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Water Supply, Sanitary and Swimming Pool - Aquatherm Baku. The 11th Caspian International Road Infrastructure and Public Transport Exhibition - Road&Traffic took place on the same dates.
Participating in the opening ceremony of the exhibitions were Samad Bashirov, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan; Emin Huseynov, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the liberated territories included in the Karabakh Economic Region (except Shusha District); Aydin Karimov, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Shusha District; Vahid Hajiyev, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Jabrayil, Gubadli, and Zangilan districts included in the Eastern Zangezur Economic Region, Orkhan Mammadov, Chairman of the Board of the Small and Medium Business Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan; Zohrab Gadirov, Deputy Executive Director of the Export and Investment Promotion Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (AZPROMO); Rahman Hajiyev, Chairman of the Board of the Karabakh Revival Fund; Mammad Musayev, President of the National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan; Valeh Alasgarov, Chairman of the Board of Alat Free Economic Zone; Devletkhan Devletkhanov, Deputy Chairman of the State Urban Planning and Architecture Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan; Elbey Gasimzadeh, Chairman of the Board of the Union of Architects of Azerbaijan; Edward Stroon, Director of ICA Group, and Farid Mammadov, General Director of Caspian Event Organizers.
At the opening ceremony, the letter from President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to the participants was read.
"I sincerely greet you on the occasion of the opening of the 3rd Azerbaijan International Exhibition for the Restoration, Reconstruction and Development of Karabakh "Rebuild Karabakh".
The experience of the past years has shown that organising exhibitions like this has been beneficial for the stimulation of socio-economic life in the liberated territories, the achievement of regional peace, and sustainable development. Undoubtedly, today's exhibition will also create significant opportunities for the implementation of future business projects.
This exhibition coincides with the centenary of the National Leader of our people, Heydar Aliyev. He rendered invaluable services to our state in establishing the territorial integrity and independent progress during all the periods, when he led Azerbaijan."
"I invite the exhibition participants, as far-sighted and pioneering businesses and entrepreneurs, to take advantage of the opportunities created by our state for the innovative development of the liberated territories, and to unite their business ideas around a common goal.
I am confident that the "Rebuild Karabakh" Exhibition will provide a favorable platform for the successful implementation of beneficial initiatives in Karabakh and Eastern Zangazur, as well as for establishing new business connections.
Once again, I wish all exhibition participants and visitors success in their endeavors! Karabakh is Azerbaijan!
The participants of the Caspian Construction Week are more than 390 companies from many countries around the world - Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Czech Republic, China, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, India, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Russian Federation, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Türkiye, UAE, Uzbekistan, and other countries. Moreover, national and regional stands put up by Germany, Hungary, the Czech Republic, United Arab Emirates, the Russian Federation and Uzbekistan.
Road&Traffic is a specialized event in the field of road infrastructure in Azerbaijan. It provides a meeting place for professionals from road infrastructure, public transport, road safety and information technology sectors. Besides, it is a unique opportunity for contractors to exchange experience with road construction experts, as well as provide state-of-the-art design and construction solutions for roads, bridges and tunnels, study market demand and sales potential for ITS products, and meet public transport operators of the country.
The business program of Caspian Construction Week includes panel discussions under the action plan of the "Great Return" to the liberated territories of Azerbaijan, bilateral business meetings (B2B) and other events.
Caspian Construction Week is organized by Caspian Event Organisers and Iteca Caspian in cooperation with their partners, Caspian Event Management and ICA Events.