On October 27, 2025, members of the Management Board of the Baku Stock Exchange (BSE) held a meeting with Mr. Reza Vaziri, President of Anglo Asian Mining Plc (LSE: AAZ). The main focus of the meeting was to discuss potential areas of cooperation between the two parties and explore the development prospects of Azerbaijan’s capital market.

During the meeting, BSE representatives presented the Exchange’s strategic vision and plans for enhancing capital market infrastructure. The discussion also covered BSE’s recent full membership in the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), achieved in October 2025, a milestone recognized as a significant step toward strengthening transparency and deepening international integration of Azerbaijan’s capital market.

Mr. Reza Vaziri, President and CEO of Anglo Asian Mining Plc, stated:

“As the Azerbaijan’s first UK listed company, Anglo Asian Mining closely follows the market’s development and stands ready to support cooperation with the Baku Stock Exchange. This partnership could be beneficial for both market participants and potential investors.”

Emphasizing the importance of building investor confidence, Mr. Farid Akhundov, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Baku Stock Exchange, noted:

“These discussions are of strategic importance for BSE. Strengthening market infrastructure and enhancing investor trust remain our top priorities.”

Mr. Ruslan Khalilov, CEO of the Baku Stock Exchange, highlighted the importance of developing Azerbaijan’s capital market infrastructure:

“At BSE, we continue implementing reforms aimed at transparency, automation, and compliance with international standards. Our full membership in WFE represents a vital step in this ongoing transformation.”

Anglo Asian Mining Plc acknowledged the Baku Stock Exchange’s contribution to the development of Azerbaijan’s capital markets and expressed readiness to actively participate in future cooperation. Both parties agreed to work on concrete mechanisms of collaboration and to develop a coordinated action plan in the near future.

Anglo Asian Mining Plc is a UK-based company listed on the London Stock Exchange, engaged in the exploration and production of gold, copper, and silver in Azerbaijan. The company has been operating in the country for over 20 years and holds a portfolio of exploration and production assets across eight contract areas covering 2,544 sq. km in Western Azerbaijan. Its key operations include the Gedabek production complex, the Demirli mining complex, and several other promising projects.

For contacts:

Baku Stock Exchange — pr@bse.az , listing@bse.az 

Anglo Asian Mining Plc — fidan.shabanova@aimc.az