Welcoming the guests, Mrs.Sadagat Gahramanova Deputy Chair informed about the measures taken by the state in the direction of economic empowerment of women, increasing employment opportunities, increasing their number among small and medium entrepreneurs, and creating conditions for their participation in the labor market.

Drawing attention to the "Increasing Women's Economic Powers in the South Caucasus" project implemented jointly with the State Committee, S. Gahramanova spoke about its importance in the economic empowerment of women in Azerbaijan, especially poor and socially isolated women.

Appreciating the joint activity within the project, the vice-chairman emphasized that positive results have been achieved in increasing the economic opportunities of women over the past years.

Within the framework of the meeting, possible opportunities for cooperation and perspectives on activities were discussed.

Mr.Farid Adilov, head of the department of foreign relations and protocol service, and Mr.Alberto Hernandez, regional director of the Swiss Cooperation Office, also participated in the meeting.