President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan addressed the 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum in Baku, focusing on the theme of rebuilding trust in a fragmented world. He highlighted the non-oil sector's growth, which now accounts for 72% of GDP, and noted upgrades in sovereign credit ratings by Fitch and Moody's. The forum aims to attract investors, with last year's event yielding over $10 billion in investment agreements.
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