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120 REVERSE LINKAGE delivery, and voiced his confidence about its successful application in the coming years. One of the most resent achievements was to sign an MoU between the Azerbaijan State Agency and the Republic of Indonesia’s Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform on cooperation in advanced public service deliv- ery. This document has further strengthened ties between the two countries, as it resolves to promote public service delivery cooperation as one of the leading areas of public administration and highlights the crucial importance of transparent, efficient and citizen-oriented public service delivery for creating a favourable environment for achiev- ing sustainable development in all areas, including political, economic and social. Azerbaijan values its relationship with Islamic coun- tries and thus, on 10th November 2017, the State Agency signed an MoU with the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) in Rabat, Morocco. The agreement aims to develop the delivery of public services in member states in the fashion of Azerbaijan’s recognised ASAN xidm t model. The MoU also sets the agenda for the implementation of many projects and programmes for member states in the coming years. Another State Agency initiative, the Azerbaijan Innovation Export Consortium (AZINNEX), was created as a key tool for developing entrepreneurship in addressing Azerbaijan’s development strategy, reinforcing interna- tional export opportunities, and introducing Azerbaijan’s innovative products to international markets. AZINNEX incorporates ten Azerbaijani companies, all specialised in innovation, to coordinate activity and increase the effec- tiveness of the business environment and its support in investment and business activity. The organization plays a crucial role in improving the standing of Azerbaijan inter- nationally, creating intellectual, innovative and competitive potential, boosting export opportunities, and integrating the ASAN Service experience and Azerbaijan’s intellectual properties into international markets. The alliance protects the interests of companies included into the consortium and represents them in international markets. The State Agency also organizes study tours for delega- tions from various countries such as Afghanistan, Egypt, Djibouti, Iran, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Sudan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan to introduce them to Azerbaijani best practice in the sphere of public service delivery and to discuss oppor- tunities to deepen relations. The Agency is convinced that cooperation in the improvement of public service delivery will contribute to the people of those countries the capacity to enjoy a more transparent, efficient and citizen-friendly service delivery mechanism. Mr. Karimov with Mr. Hakimi Mr. Inam Karimov with Indonesia’s Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform, Asman Abnur Mr. Inam Karimov, Chairman of the Azerbaijan State Agency with Dr. Abdulaziz Othman Altwaijri, Director General of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) Image: ASAN Image: ASAN Image: ASAN