LOS ANGELES & BAKU, AZERBAIJAN -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced a strategic dialogue with the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The meeting, held in Baku, brought together Minister Rashad Nabiyev, Xsolla President Chris Hewish, and leaders from the Ministry’s Innovation and Digital Development Agency, including Chairman Farid Osmanov and Salar Imamaliyev.

The discussions centered on expanding cooperation between Azerbaijan and Xsolla, with a particular focus on transforming Xsolla’s Baku office into a regional research and development hub. In less than a year, the office, guided by Dr. Fuad Karimov and Rytis Joseph Jan, has grown to more than 30 employees and presented a comprehensive plan for sustained momentum.

Key areas of collaboration discussed include:

· Growing Baku-based operations to advance global technical expertise
· Exploring joint initiatives with Azerbaijan’s digital development and transport sectors
· Positioning Xsolla’s Baku office as a central hub for regional innovation and research

“Partnering with the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport underscores Xsolla’s commitment to supporting Azerbaijan’s vision for innovation and growth in the digital economy,” said Chris Hewish, President of Xsolla. “We see immense potential in building bridges that will benefit both local talent and the global gaming ecosystem.”

“This dialogue with the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan is an important step in driving innovation and growth in the global gaming industry,” said Rytis Joseph Jan, SVP of Global Strategic Initiatives & Government Relations at Xsolla. “Through close collaboration with the Ministry and IDDA we look forward to working closely on delivering programs that unlock talent, investment, and growth for developers in Azerbaijan and beyond.”

“We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with Xsolla in developing Azerbaijan’s digital landscape,” said Rashad Nabiyev, Minister of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan. “Transforming the company’s office in Baku into a regional research and development hub is an important step toward creating new opportunities for our talent and strengthening our country’s role in the global digital economy.”