Ilham Aliyev met with the Director General of the UN Industrial Development Organization

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has met with the Director General of the UN Industrial Development Organization, Kandeh Yumkella.

During the meeting, Director General Kandeh Yumkella recalled with satisfaction his visit to Azerbaijan. Touching upon the process of globalization, he spoke about the trends observed in the industry, energy and other fields, and the problems of concern for mankind. Speaking about the challenges of our time, the UN representative raised the problem of unemployment in the world.

President Ilham Aliyev spoke about the economic development ongoing in Azerbaijan, poverty reduction, creation of new jobs in the country and the measures taken in the energy and other fields, and described the country’s overall progress.
The sides exchanged views on the prospects for cooperation between Azerbaijan and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization.

President Ilham Aliyev signed the book of distinguished guests.