A memorandum of understanding has been signed between “Baku Metropoliteni” CJSC and “Metro Istanbul” to address the organizational aspects of the inaugural international conference for metro systems, set to take place in Baku in April 2025.
The agreement was formalized by Zaur Huseynov, Chairman of “Baku Metropoliteni” CJSC, and Özgür Soy, General Director of “Metro Istanbul”, Azernews reports.
Following the signing ceremony, Zaur Huseynov emphasized the strengthened bonds between Azerbaijan and Turkiye, noting that the relationship has evolved significantly in recent years. Since 2015, Baku Metro and Istanbul Metro have been actively collaborating, focusing on knowledge exchange in human resources, new technologies, technical service, and maintenance.
Huseynov expressed optimism that these achievements could be further enhanced with the involvement of other global metropolitan areas. He stressed that the upcoming conference aims to become a premier platform for metro systems worldwide.
Özgür Soy, General Director of “Metro Istanbul,” expressed confidence in the event’s success. He highlighted the potential for the metro systems of Azerbaijan and Turkiye to offer a new, impactful platform for global metro systems. —Azer News
