The Azerbaijan-France Chamber Of Commerce And Industry held a General Meeting.
The Azerbaijan-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AFchamber) celebrated a landmark General Meeting on 12 December at the historic Nobel Oil Club Museum. The event brought together esteemed ambassadors, business leaders, and member companies.
Madame Anne Boillon, Ambassador of France to Azerbaijan, Mr. Tobias Lorentzson, Ambassador of Sweden to Azerbaijan, and representatives of member companies graced the occasion.
The meeting commenced with a moment of silence in memory of Mr. Heydar Aliyev, followed by an opening speech by Teyba Guliyeva, Chair of the Management Board. The session was chaired by Emin Bagirov, Regional Manager of Steelcase and AFchamber Board Member.
Members unanimously approved the appointment of Ulvia Zeynalova-Bockin, Partner and Co-Managing Officer of Dentons Baku office, as a new board member, and Mr. Zakir Soltanov as the Managing Director of AFchamber.
Key developments included the restructuring of three committees—Regulatory and Legal Affairs, Human Capital and Education, and ESG—and the establishment of two new ones: Transport and Logistics and Trade Development and Support Committees. Each committee is set to play a vital role in addressing the evolving needs of the chamber and its members.
The event also featured a presentation by Ambassador Tobias Lorentzson, who captivated attendees with insights into the Nobel Oil Club’s industrial heritage and its ties to the Nobel family’s global impact on the oil industry.
Following the official proceedings, AFchamber member Savalan Winery took the stage to present their latest innovation. Aygun Atayeva, PR and Sales Manager of Savalan, captivated attendees with insights into the winery’s newly launched outdoor museum and signature barrel, designed around the inspiring “life of wine” concept.
To conclude, participants enjoyed a historical tour of the Nobel Oil Club, a wine-tasting session showcasing Master Blend Azerbaijan‘s latest beverages, and a vibrant networking session.
AFchamber extends its heartfelt gratitude to Ambassador Anne Boillon, Ambassador Tobias Lorentzson, and all members for their active participation and support. Together, we look forward to advancing our mission and achieving our ambitious goals for 2025.