The National Social Security Institute (NSSI) hosted an official visit of a delegation from the State Social Protection Fund of Azerbaijan (SSPF).

 The purpose of the visit was to deepen cooperation and sign an Action Plan for the implementation of the current Memorandum of Understanding for 2025-2026 between the two institutions. The plan includes a schedule for holding a number of exchange visits and webinars, at which topical topics will be discussed and knowledge and good practices will be exchanged.

  On behalf of the NSSI, the document was signed by the director of the institute, Vessela Karaivanova. On behalf of the visiting country, it was signed by Matin Asgar, Deputy Chairman of the SSPF Board of Directors. During the talks between the participants in the meeting, key issues related to the current challenges facing the social security systems of both countries, including in the context of the rapid development of new technologies, were discussed.

 On the part of the NSSI, the implemented and implemented projects for the digitalization of the systems were presented. The national short-term benefits system serviced by the institute was also presented. The guests shared their achievements in terms of digitalization and indicated what they consider to be the current prospects for development in this area. Among the topics discussed were also the control of compliance with insurance legislation and the effectiveness of the fight against fraud in the field of social security.