AHK Members’ Assembly

On 17 May, 2023, the German-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce (AHK Azerbaijan) organised its Annual AHK Members’ Assembly with the participation of around 90 business representatives. The AHK Members' Assembly is an event organised twice a year, gathering all AHK Members together to discuss the activities and achievements of AHK Azerbaijan over the past half year.

Opening the event with a welcoming speech, Mr Anar Hasanov, Chairman of the AHK Azerbaijan Board, briefly presented the programme of the meeting to the participants. Expressing his appreciation for the hard work of the Chamber and its employees, the Chairman emphasised the increase in the number of executive member companies, the successful implementation AHK Impuls events, the appointment of new Chairs of the AHK Azerbaijan Working Groups, the visit of delegations from Germany to Azerbaijan, and the successful completion of many physical events.

Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Azerbaijan Dr Ralf Horlemann welcomed the members of AHK Azerbaijan and shared the News from the Embassy. Speaking about diplomatic relations between Germany and Azerbaijan, Dr Horlemann noted that Mr. President Ilham Aliyev's recent visit to Germany was a result of friendly relations between the two countries. Mr Ambassador also talked about the effects of newly opened German companies in Azerbaijan on the economy between the two countries, and the development of cooperation between the two countries in the political, security, and cultural fields. Concluding his speech, he thanked the Chamber for the continuous successful cooperation.

Then the Executive Board Member of AHK Azerbaijan, Mr Tobias Baumann, presented to the guests a brief report on the activity and financial indicators of AHK Azerbaijan, including the achievements of the past year and the projects planned for the next years.

"Since the last Members' Assembly last year in November, 14 new companies have joined AHK Azerbaijan, and currently 167 companies from Germany and Azerbaijan representing various sectors of the economy are members of our Chamber. It is heartening that despite all the difficulties, the quality of services and commitment of our Chamber is able to attract new companies from various sectors of the industry."

After the determination of the quorum for the decision-making of the AHK Azerbaijan Members’ Assembly of the members, the treasurers for 2023 were approved by the general concurrence of the representatives of the member companies. Below you can get acquainted with the treasury internal auditors appointed by AHK Azerbaijan for 2023:

Turkan Hajiyeva - Manager of the Corporate and Finance Department of BHM Legal Firm LLC

Sevinj Rahimova - Founder of SERA Holding LLC

Ilgar Aliyev - Head of Industrial Solutions LLC

The event ended with a business dinner accompanied by live music performed by the Suleymanbeyli Group.

On 16 November 2022, AHK Azerbaijan organised the AHK Members’ Assembly, with the participation of around 90 business representatives. The AHK Members` Assembly is an event organised twice a year, gathering all AHK Members together to discuss the activities and achievements of AHK Azerbaijan over the past half year. During the meeting, the elections for the new Board of AHK Azerbaijan were held.

The meeting was opened by Mr Farid Isayev, Chairman of the Board, who delivered a welcoming speech and shortly introduced the agenda of the event. Commending the hard work of the Chamber, the Chairman emphasised an increasing membership, achievements in strengthening AHK Working Groups and organising physical delegation trips.

Welcoming AHK members, H. E. Dr Ralf Horlemann, German Ambassador to Azerbaijan, shared the news from the Embassy and emphasised the importance of economic relations between Azerbaijan and Germany.

“Azerbaijan is the key economic partner for Germany in the region. I see huge opportunities for German companies and investors in several sectors, mainly in reconstructing the Karabakh economic region.”

Following this, Mr Tobias Baumann, Executive Director of AHK Azerbaijan, presented a brief report of the activities of AHK Azerbaijan, including last year’s achievements and plans for the next period.

“During the last half year, from the last Assembly, 12 new companies have become members of AHK Azerbaijan. Now, we count 175 members from Germany and Azerbaijan representing various sectors of the economy. We are proud of the fact that quality work and commitment of our Chamber attract new companies from various industries.”

After determining the quorum of the Assembly and announcing the Election Commission, all candidates for the Board delivered their presentations. Below is the new Board of AHK Azerbaijan elected by the AHK Members.

• Mr Farid Guliyev - Director of the Corporate Banking Department at the PASHA Bank OJSC
• Mr Anar Hasanov - Chairman of the Management Board at the Yelo Bank OJSC
• Mr Aliyar Hashimli - Business Development Manager at Leistritz Pumpen GmbH
• Dr Michael Hilmer - Vice President of Gas supply for the Southern Region at Uniper Global Commodities SE
• Mr Emin Ilyas - Founder and Director of the Bioropean LLC
• Dr Henning Sasse - CEO of the Norm OJSC
• Mr Tobias Baumann - Executive Director of AHK Azerbaijan

The term of the Board lasts for three years.

The meeting was concluded with officially approving and introducing the new members of AHK Azerbaijan followed by a business reception accompanied by live music by Suleymanbeyli Group.

We congratulate the newly elected Board and are looking forward to working together for the next three years! More

On 07 December 2021, the German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce (AHK Azerbaijan) organised AHK Members’ Assembly, with the participation of around 100 business representatives. AHK Members` Assembly is an event organised twice a year gathering all AHK Members together to discuss the activities and achievements of AHK Azerbaijan over the past year. The event was held in strict compliance with all requirements of the quarantine regime and recommendations for safety and health. 

The meeting was opened by Mr. Farid Isayev, Chairman of AHK Board of Directors, who delivered a welcoming speech and shortly introduced the agenda of the event. Commending the hard work of the Chamber and the staff, the Chairman emphasised an increasing membership, achievements in strengthening AHK Working Groups and organising physical delegation trips and events despite the pandemic-induced challenges. Welcoming AHK members, Dr. Wolfgang Manig, German Ambassador to Azerbaijan, shared the news from the Embassy and thanked the Chamber for the continued successful cooperation. Following this, Mr. Tobias Baumann, Executive Director of AHK Azerbaijan, presented a brief report of the activities and financials of AHK Azerbaijan, including last year’s achievements and plans for the next period. 

“During the last year, from the last Assembly, 23 new companies have become the members of AHK Azerbaijan, and now we count 160 members from Germany and Azerbaijan representing various sectors of the economy. We are proud of the fact that quality work and commitment of our Chamber attract new companies from various industries, especially given the difficult circumstances.”
 
The special guest of the Assembly this year was, Mrs. Vladanka Andreeva, a newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan. She briefed the guests on UN Common Agenda of action in Azerbaijan for the next five years. Mrs. Vladanka shed a light on some strategic goals set by the United Nations to advance broader societal goals, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with an emphasis on collaboration and innovation. Moreover, she spoke about the strategic actions to support the government's efforts to build a greener economy and strengthen the capacity of institutions in the areas of healthcare, social protection, education, and justice. She also emphasized the importance of the enhanced cooperation between the UN and the private sector to ensure progress in the priority areas identified in the UN Framework of the SDGs.
 
After the reach of the quorum of the Members’ Assembly, the new members of AHK Azerbaijan were introduced to the auditorium and approved as members of the Chamber. 

The event was followed by a business reception accompanied by live music by Suleymanbeyli Group.  More

On 26 May 2021, the German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce (AHK Azerbaijan) organised the AHK Members’ Assembly in a hybrid format at the Hyatt Regency Meeting & Conference Center.

Following the opening remarks by Mr Farid Isayev, the Chairman of AHK Board of Directors, the agenda of the meeting was introduced by Mr Tobias Baumann, the Executive Director of AHK Azerbaijan, who later presented a brief report on the activities of AHK Azerbaijan during the last year. Welcoming AHK members, Ms Andrea Sühl, the Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, shared the news from the German Embassy in Azerbaijan, and Mr Fariz Jafarov, Executive Director of E-Gov Development Center of Azerbaijan gave a presentation on the topic of “Public Services in Digital Age”.

During the meeting, the annual report of the Chamber for 2020 and the annual report of the internal auditors for 2020 were approved, as well as the elections of the new internal auditors for 2021 were held. The event proceeded with the introduction of the new members of AHK Azerbaijan. The new members of AHK Azerbaijan were then unanimously approved by the Assembly.

In his closing remarks, Mr Farid Isayev, the Chairman of AHK Board of Directors thanked the guest speakers and member companies for participating in the event. More

On 02 December 2020, the German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce (AHK Azerbaijan) organised AHK Members’ Assembly in a hybrid format at the Hyatt Regency Meeting & Conference Centre.

Following the opening remarks by Mr Farid Isayev, the Chairman of AHK Board of Directors, the agenda of the meeting was introduced by Mr Tobias Baumann, the Executive Director of AHK Azerbaijan, who later presented a brief report on the activities of AHK Azerbaijan during the last year. Welcoming AHK members, Dr Wolfgang Manig, German Ambassador to Azerbaijan, shared the news from the German Embassy in Azerbaijan and Dr Vusal Gasimli, Executive Director of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication gave a presentation on the topic of “Azerbaijan’s New Economic Prospects”.

During the meeting, the annual report of the Chamber for 2019 and the annual report of the internal auditors for 2019 were approved, as well as the elections of the new internal auditors for 2020 were held. The event proceeded with the introduction of the new members of AHK Azerbaijan. The new members of AHK Azerbaijan were then unanimously approved by the Assembly.

In his closing remarks, Mr Farid Isayev, the Chairman of AHK Board of Directors thanked the guest speakers and member companies for participating in the event. More

On 28 November 2019, the German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce (AHK Azerbaijan) organised AHK Members’ Assembly at Fairmont Hotel Baku, Nizami Ganjavi Ballroom. AHK Members` Assembly is an event organised twice a year gathering all AHK Members together to discuss the activities and achievements of AHK Azerbaijan over the past year. During the meeting, the elections of the new Board of Directors were held.

The event was opened by Mr Farid Isayev, the Deputy Chairman of AHK Board of Directors, who delivered a welcoming speech and shortly introduced the agenda of the meeting. Welcoming AHK members, Dr Wolfgang Manig, German Ambassador to Azerbaijan, shared the news from the German Embassy in Azerbaijan, and Mr Tobias Baumann, the Executive Director of AHK Azerbaijan, presented a brief report on the activities of AHK Azerbaijan.

Following the reach of the quorum of the Members’ Assembly and the determination of the Election Commission, all candidates of the Board delivered their presentations. The term of the Board lasts for three years. The meeting was concluded with welcoming the new members of AHK Azerbaijan and a networking lunch. More

The Members’ Assembly of the AHK Azerbaijan was held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Hyatt Meeting & Conference Centre.

Ms. Andrea Sühl, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany delivered a speech about German-Azerbaijani relations after the Chancellor's visit.

Thereafter, Mr. Tobias Baumann, Executive Director of AHK Azerbaijan, informed the guests about the activities of AHK Azerbaijan. Approval of the annual report for 2018 and annual report of the internal auditors for 2018, the election of internal auditors for 2019 were the core themes of the event. In addition, the new members of AHK Azerbaijan were introduced at the Members’ Assembly and approved as a member of the Chamber.

Subsequently, the guests were invited to the networking dinner. More

The Members’ Assembly of the AHK Azerbaijan was held on Thursday, May 24, 2018, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Hyatt Meeting & Conference Centre, Guba Ballroom (Bakikhanov str. 1).

AHK Azerbaijan was very much pleased by the attendance of the German Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mr. Michael Kindsgrab in the assembly. The Ambassador Mr. Kindsgrab informed guests about news from the German Embassy in Azerbaijan.

Furthermore, H.E. Ambassador Ghulam Isaczai, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Azerbaijan was the next honorary guest speaker of the Members’ Assembly and delivered a speech on the topic of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Other issues on the agenda of the meeting were the approval of an annual report of Internal Auditors for 2017, the selection of Internal Auditors for 2018, and the adoption of a new member for the Board pursuant to Article 13.5 of the charter of AHK. More

On 15 November 2017, AHK Azerbaijan held its next Members’ Assembly at Hyatt Meeting & Conference Centre.

The German Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mr. Michael Kindsgrab delivered a speech on news from the German Embassy and insights on the local economic situation in Azerbaijan.

Director of SABIS SUN International School Mr. Jacobus Gericke presented an interesting talk about the school’s performance to the participants of the event. 

Thereafter, Mr. Tobias Baumann, Executive Director of AHK Azerbaijan, informed the guests about the activities of AHK Azerbaijan.

Finally, the new member companies were introduced to the participants and their acceptance to the Chamber was confirmed by the Members’ Assembly. The attending representatives were presented with membership certificates. More

Annual Members’ Assembly of AHK Azerbaijan was held on Thursday, May 18, 2017, from 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm at Hyatt Meeting & Conference Centre, Guba Ballroom (Bakikhanov str. 1).

AHK Azerbaijan was particularly pleased by the attendance of German Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mr. Michael Kindsgrab in the event. The Ambassador Mr. Kindsgrab informed the guests about the news from the Germany Embassy.

Other issues on the agenda of the Assembly were voting for the amendment of the Charter of AHK in order to change the legal address of the Chamber, approval of the annual report of Board of Directors and internal auditors for 2016, the election of internal auditors for 2017. More