Georgian Agriculture Minister Expresses Commitment to Strengthen Ties with Azerbaijan

Baku: As part of the 19th Azerbaijan International Agriculture Exhibition and Forum - Caspian Agro Week, Azerbaijan's Minister of Agriculture Majnun Mammadov met with David Songulashvili, Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia. Minister Mammadov described 'Caspian Agro' as one of the region's largest agricultural events, noting the growing participation and interest each year.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Minister Mammadov welcomed Georgia's national pavilion at the exhibition, emphasizing that it would further strengthen economic ties and business connections between the two countries. Minister Songulashvili highlighted Georgia's interest in closer partnership with Azerbaijan across all sectors, underscoring the significance of expanding trade and agricultural cooperation.

The meeting addressed issues such as strengthening legal frameworks, expanding the joint agriculture working group, and improving information exchange on products with high export potential. Discussions also focused on enhancing agricultural trade, strengthening business ties, technology transfer, and cooperation in aquaculture. Both sides reviewed regular information exchange on transboundary diseases, joint action against serious outbreaks, and expanded cooperation in agricultural research and education.