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President of the European Council Charles Michel attended the presentation of a number of projects in Shamakhi

On July 18, President of the European Council Charles Michel Shamakhi attended a presentation of a number of projects after visiting the Juma Mosque, and also got acquainted with the activities of Shirvan Wines LLC in the village of Meysari.

AZERTAC reports that a presentation on the capabilities of the Baku International Sea Trade Port was held for the President of the Council of the European Union.

It was noted that due to its modern infrastructure, carrying capacity and location, the port of Baku plays an important role as a transport hub between Europe and Asia, and is important in the development and promotion of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.

It was noted that the port closely cooperates with the European Union and various projects have been implemented since 2016. In this context, experience is being exchanged with European partners on digitalization, port operations, management, human resources, the establishment of a regional training center in the port, labor and environmental protection, and public relations. It was noted that successful work has been done in the field of “Green Port” and digitalization of operations, and this cooperation will continue.

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Then there was a presentation on the Silk Road and Alat Free Economic Zone. During the presentation, it was noted that the main purpose of establishing the Alat Free Economic Zone, which was established last month with a total area of ​​850 hectares, is to provide high value-added and export-oriented production in accordance with best management practices.

It was noted that one of the main goals is to attract investors who provide services using innovative technologies, to contribute to the dynamic and sustainable development of the country’s economy as a result of cooperation between these companies and Azerbaijani companies, as well as to create tens of thousands of new jobs. The creation of this economic zone will create conditions for increasing government revenues and budget revenues, attracting new investments.

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Then there was a presentation of the EU-funded project “Expansion of the Community-Based Value Chain in the Greater Caucasus Mountains of Azerbaijan.” The guest was informed that the pilot area of ​​the project implemented by Slow Food jointly with the Azerbaijan Tourism Bureau covers Sheki-Zagatala and 5 regions of the Mountainous Shirvan economic region – Shamakhi, Ismayilli, Gabala, Sheki and Gakhi. Slow Food is an approach that provides a healthier diet based on the principles of delicious, clean and social justice, while preserving the traditions of national and regional cuisines. The main goal of the project is to increase the income of local agricultural producers,

After the presentation, there was a tasting of products.

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President of the European Council Charles Michel also got acquainted with the activities of Shirvan Wines LLC in Meysari village of Shamakhi.

Aide to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Anar Alakbarov informed the guest that the total area of ​​the viticulture and winemaking complex is 310 hectares. The winery with an area of ​​4398 square meters was built with modern technology and equipped with the equipment of the French company Pera.

During the inspection of the stand reflecting the history of the plant’s construction, it was noted that the company’s goal is to produce 1.4 million liters of wine per year. Also, taking into account the tourism potential of the region, the organization of tourist tours to the complex and, as a result, to contribute to wine tourism in our country is one of the goals of the company.

The guest tasted the wine produced at the enterprise.

 

Source:  Azerbaijan State News Agency