11:49 - 28.04.2026

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April 28, Fineko/abc.az. Today's Azerbaijan is a stable, dynamically developing, and ambitious country that invests in human capital, innovation and international cooperation.

ABC.AZ reports that First Deputy Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan Elnur Aliyev said at the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of the IE Hub for Leadership and Innovation in Baku.

"The establishment of the IE Hub for Leadership and Innovation in Baku is an important step. It connects Azerbaijan with one of Europe's leading academic and intellectual institutions - IE University - and brings new energy to our cooperation with Spain. For us, this project has a broader meaning. It is about people. It is about talent. It is about preparing a new generation of leaders who will be able to think globally, act creatively and build the economy of the future. Azerbaijan today is a stable, dynamic and ambitious country. We are investing in infrastructure, connectivity, industrial zones, digital transformation and international partnerships," Aliyev stated.

The deputy minister emphasized that Azerbaijan's location gives the country a strategic advantage, and economic policy sets the direction, but the real driver of long-term success is human capital.