Zangilan:President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree for the establishment of the Zangilan Agropark, which spans the territories of Zangilan and Gubadli districts in Azerbaijan. This initiative aims to enhance the production, processing, and packaging of competitive agricultural products through modern technologies. The agropark will also offer services such as storage, sorting, and sales, thereby fostering entrepreneurial development in the region.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the Economic Zones Development Agency, under the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan, will oversee the preparation and management of Zangilan Agropark's activities. An initial fund of 500,000 manats has been allocated from the President's Reserve Fund for the design and infrastructural development of the agropark.
The Cabinet of Ministers is tasked with transferring over 1,588 hectares of agricultural land to the agency for permanent use within two months. Additionally, the Ministry of Economy will identify priority areas for agro-industrial production in collaboration with the Special Representative Office of the President in Jabrayil, Gubadli, and Zangilan districts. The Ministry of Finance is responsible for ensuring the necessary financing as outlined in the decree.