Azerbaijan is interested in establishing a cargo hub at Ostrava Airport in the Czech Republic and investing in the development of Karlovy Vary Airport, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has said.

Babiš made the remarks while speaking to journalists in Dublin, according to Report.

He said the Czech Republic was also interested in developing joint projects with Azerbaijan in the transport, energy and industrial sectors.

In particular, Prague hopes that Czech company Škoda Transportation will win a tender to supply trains for the Baku Metro.

"It is very important for us that Škoda Transportation wins the tender to supply trains for the Baku Metro," Babiš said.

He added that the company was also offering maintenance services for Russian-made metro carriages currently operating in Azerbaijan.

The Czech prime minister also outlined other potential areas of cooperation. Czech brewery Budweiser Budvar plans to produce beer under its own brand in partnership with an Azerbaijani manufacturer. The project is also expected to include the opening of two establishments featuring Budvar products.

Babiš further confirmed Azerbaijan's interest in investing in Karlovy Vary Airport and establishing a cargo hub at Ostrava Airport.

"The Azerbaijani side is interested in a cargo hub at Ostrava Airport. We have also discussed this issue," he said.

Babiš emphasized Prague's commitment to expanding business ties with Baku, highlighting the strategic importance of energy cooperation between the two countries.