Minister of Finance of Azerbaijan Samir Sharifov received the Chief Executive Director of Citigroup for Europe, Middle East and Africa William Mills in Baku.

During the meeting, they discussed the prospects for the development of Azerbaijan’s relations with Citigroup, including the first emissions of Eurobonds, as well as the further extension of the activities of Citigroup in Azerbaijan.

In 2005-2006, Citigroup consulted Azerbaijan for receiving the second credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service. Citigroup was chosen to be the Manager of Azerbaijan for placement of the first emission of Eurobonds on international financial markets in September-October.