The Caspian Energy Club delegation made a business visit to the city of Batumi on September 4, 2025.
Based on the results of a global poll conducted by the Caspian Energy Club among over 3,700 entrepreneurs and businesspeople from 50 countries, the Autonomous Republic of Adjara was presented with the Caspian Business Award in the ‘Best Region for Investment in the Tourism Sector’ category.
The award was presented to the Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, Mr. Sulkhan Tamazashvili. The Minister of Finance and Economy of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, Mr. Ednar Nataridze, also participated in the event.
It should be noted that the primary aim of the poll was to explore the investment potential in over 200 regions and provinces across eight countries along the Middle Corridor, determine the most attractive areas for investment, and at the same time evaluate the prospects for the development of international business in these regions in an objective manner.
It is worth noting that the results of the survey, carried out every year for the past 20 years, have been made available to potential investors to support their investment decision-making.
Starting this year, the Caspian Business Award will be presented to the heads of regions and provinces that score the highest number of votes.
The sailing ship, the symbol of the award, embodies progress, the surmounting of challenges, and the contributions of a leading team that underpins the path to achievement. The symbol represents both growth and the strength of collaborative teamwork.
By the end of this year, the international ‘Caspian Business Award’ will be presented to the heads of regions in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Türkiye, and Turkmenistan.
Brief information about Caspian Energy Holding
Caspian Energy Holding was established in 2025 with the purpose of uniting all networking platforms, media projects, forums, and awards operating under the Caspian Energy brand within a single Milli.Biz ecosystem. Based on the Milli.Biz ecosystem, entrepreneurs from more than 100 countries will be provided with networking opportunities through Caspian Energy Club, the Public Union ‘Economic Cooperation with Europe’, and the Azerbaijan National Business Association.
Caspian Energy Holding incorporates the following groups:
• “Caspian Energy Club”
• “Caspian Energy Club International”
• “Caspian Energy EXIFOR Group”
• “Caspian Energy International Media Group”
• “Award Organizers Group”
• “Caspian Energy Research Group”
• “Caspian Energy Entertainment Group”
• “Caspian Energy Jobs Group”
Within the unified Milli.Biz ecosystem, entrepreneurs who join the Caspian Energy Club will be able to benefit not only from all the services currently available through the ecosystem, but also from legal, financial, tourism, consulting, and other specialized services. A global loyalty program integrated into the Milli.Biz ecosystem will also be implemented.
Established in 2002 by major transnational, state, and private oil, gas, and energy companies, and headquartered in Baku, Caspian Energy Club is a dynamic international business networking platform uniting more than 5,000 companies from 50 countries. Caspian Energy Club is an active participant in business-government dialogue, and one of its main objectives is to improve the investment and business environment in Azerbaijan and in other countries where the Club operates.
Caspian Energy Club International was established in 2023 to manage the international projects of Caspian Energy Club and its foreign offices operating in 63 cities worldwide according to unified standards.
The Azerbaijan National Business Association (MİLLİ.BİZ) — which operates under this structure and plans to open representative offices in 100 countries over the next seven years — is a unified business platform that brings Azerbaijani entrepreneurs together both domestically and abroad. It also promotes products and services from the regions to international markets and plays an active role in attracting foreign investment to Azerbaijan’s regions.
Award Organizers Group, operating since 2004 with the support of Caspian Energy Club, is the organizer of the Caspian Energy Award, Caspian Business Award, Brand Award, CEO Award, as well as other national and international awards, ceremonies, and competitions held in 12 countries worldwide.
