"Ziraat Bank Azerbaijan" was one of the main sponsors of the II Azerbaijan-Turkiye Investment Forum

The II Azerbaijan-Turkiye Investment Forum, held at the Heydar Aliyev Center on December 23, 2025, was an important platform for deepening economic cooperation between Azerbaijan and Turkiye, developing the investment climate and expanding business relations. As one of the main sponsors of the forum, “Ziraat Bank Azerbaijan” highlighted the strategic role of the financial sector in investment processes at the event.

In the panel sessions organized within the framework of the forum with the participation of the financial sector, extensive discussions were held on modern investment financing approaches, risk management, proper structuring of projects and sustainable financial models.

Speaking at the panel session dedicated to financial and insurance support mechanisms for business, Dr. Selchuk Demir, Chairman of the Board of Directors of “Ziraat Bank Azerbaijan”, said that today the success of investment projects is determined not only by the availability of financial sources, but also by a properly planned financial structure, a sound organizational model and a sustainable cash flow.

According to him, the main question in the modern concept of investment is not “where to find finance”, but “how to structure finance so that the project is long-term”. Dr. Selchuk Demir emphasized that improperly structured projects may not produce the desired results even with the strongest financial support.

Speaking about the approach of banks to investment projects during the panel, Dr. Selchuk Demir noted that banks do not evaluate projects only from the perspective of loan repayment. Projects are analyzed in a comprehensive and systematic manner based on criteria such as: economic efficiency, market potential, balanced risk management, sustainable cash flow, contribution to employment and the country's economy, and long-term development opportunities.

The speech also emphasized the special importance of the implementation period and proper organization of investment projects. It was noted that ineffective time management can lead to increased project costs, increased financial burden, and increased risks. In this regard, the stages, resource needs, and implementation calendar for investment projects should be clearly defined in advance.

Dr. Selchuk Demir also emphasized the role of state-bank-business cooperation in strengthening the investment climate within the framework of the forum. It was noted that incentives created through state funds, guarantee mechanisms, interest subsidies, as well as industrial parks and free economic zones accelerate investment processes.

The II Azerbaijan-Turkiye Investment Forum, held in partnership with "Ziraat Bank Azerbaijan", is considered an important platform serving to deepen economic integration between the two countries, increase mutual investment opportunities and strengthen long-term strategic partnership. The discussions held within the framework of the forum contributed to the formation of new cooperation opportunities between the business circles of Azerbaijan and Turkiye and the promotion of real investment projects.

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