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Dancing on the water's surface
What prevents Azerbaijan and Central Asia from moving from summits to a common market — expert opinion
Dancing on the Water's Surface
On October 8 in Avaza, Azerbaijan participated in the meeting of Central Asian leaders for the first time as a full-fledged member of the format. Over the year, trade turnover between the parties grew by more than 50%; however, since the launch of the consultative meetings, the heads of state have made about 200 promises, but only a few have been fulfilled. Experts from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan discussed whether Baku will become a bridge or a gateway for the region, and why, without private business, integration risks remaining only on paper.