The East Azerbaijan Province Shoe Manufacturers and Exporters Union has started its activities with the aim of supporting shoe industry activists, developing production, improving product quality and expanding exports. As a representative of the province’s manufacturers and exporters, this union takes steps to protect the rights of its members, establish effective interaction with government and private institutions, and provide a platform for the growth and competitiveness of the shoe industry. Utilizing specialized capacities, developing domestic and international markets, training and empowering activists in this field, and supporting innovation and new technologies are among the most important goals of the union. We believe that by enhancing synergy between manufacturers, exporters and other stakeholders, the position of the East Azerbaijan shoe industry as one of the main production and export hubs of the country can be further strengthened and the industry can be more successful in global markets.