AmCham Members' June Luncheon

On June 18, 2021, the American Chamber of Commerce in Azerbaijan (AmCham Azerbaijan) hosted its monthly members’ luncheon. 

The honorable Guest Speaker of this month was Mr. Himalay Mamishov, Chairman of the Board of the State Social Protection Fund (SSPF) under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan. 

Opening the event, Executive Director of AmCham Azerbaijan, Ms. Gulnara Aslanbayli welcomed SSPF leadership and AmCham member companies in the first AmCham In-Person Luncheon after a long break. 

Ms. Aslanbayli emphasized sustained activity of AmCham Azerbaijan on continuing supporting and promoting the interests of foreign and local businesses in Azerbaijan, as well as significance of the established fruitful dialogue and successful cooperation with government institutions in this direction.

The event also featured presentations on the activities and services of several member companies.

Afterwards, Chairman of the Board of the State Social Protection Fund, Mr. Himalay Mamishov, expressed his gratitude to AmCham Azerbaijan and participants of the luncheon for the opportunity provided in establishing constructive discussion on further development and improvement of social insurance in Azerbaijan. 

He delivered a comprehensive information on the work carried out to strengthen social insurance system of the population, as well as future plans.  Mr. Mamishov informed the participants on the goals and activities of the State Social Protection Fund aimed to strengthen capacity of SSPF in maintaining transparency and further improving efficiency of the social insurance and pension provision systems in Azerbaijan. Moreover, he noted the significant progress achieved in the implementation of modern innovations in the field of social protection and social insurance in the country. 

In conclusion, all the questions and comments of the participants were addressed by Mr. Himalay Mamishov. 

At the end of the luncheon, Mr. Nuran Kerimov, President of AmCham Azerbaijan thanked the guest speaker and all the participants for their involvement in the event.  

Around hundred AmCham members and partners attended the event, including high-ranked State Officials and representatives of diplomatic corps.

AmCham Azerbaijan Members’ Luncheons are organized monthly by the Chamber and feature participation of high ranked government officials, member companies and representatives of diplomatic corps.

Date
18 June 2021
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