"Business Talks by PASHA Holding" event took place on June 13, 2025, organized by PASHA Holding in partnership with EY Azerbaijan, S&P Global, and the Baku Stock Exchange. Dedicated to the topic of sustainable finance, the event brought together leading representatives of Azerbaijan’s business and financial sectors.

The main objective of the event was to discuss international best practices, new challenges, and strategic approaches in ESG reporting, ESG ratings, and climate-related financial risks, as well as to strengthen networking among local market participants.

Welcome remarks were delivered by Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Samir Sharifov, Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov, Governor of the Central Bank Taleh Kazimov, Chief Executive Officer of PASHA Holding Jalal Gasimov, and Country Managing Partner at EY Azerbaijan Ilgar Valiyev.

The event featured two panel discussions and one interactive dialogue session. Discussions provided in-depth analysis on the impact of ESG on business, factors influencing corporate ratings, emerging reporting requirements, and future risks. During the panel Mr. Ogtay Gasimov, Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial Officer of Baku Stock Exchange discussed the possibilities of applying initiatives on sustainable financing and green bonds in our country, ESG standards and reporting frameworks, cross-border ESG alignment, the role of investment companies in green bonds and the perspectives of potential issuers.

It should be noted that Baku Stock Exchange has been a member of the World Federation of Stock Exchanges (WFE) since January 2020. Compliance of Azerbaijan's capital market with international standards, strengthening of transparency and market trust is one of the main issues that Baku Stock Exchange attaches the importance.

“Business Talks by PASHA Holding” platform launched by PASHA Holding serves as a professional space for dialogue and exchange of ideas, focusing on key trends, challenges, and strategic approaches in today’s business world. The main objective of the initiative is to provide a forum for local economic stakeholders to jointly discuss innovations and trends across various sectors, exchange insights, and strengthen professional networking.