BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 12. Azerbaijan and
China have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of
agriculture.
This was announced by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Agriculture,
Majnun Mammadov, on his “X” account.
“We signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Zhang Zhu,
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic
of China, a strategic partner of Azerbaijan, aimed at expanding
cooperation in the agricultural sector.
The memorandum covers areas such as expanding #trade relations
and increasing mutual trade turnover between the two countries,
promoting mutual #investment opportunities in agriculture, and
fostering cooperation among business entities. The document also
addresses the establishment of a platform for scientific #research
cooperation, the exchange of research findings, and the sharing of
experience regarding the digitalization of agriculture.
During the meeting, we paid special attention to expanding
opportunities for exporting Azerbaijani products to the Chinese
market. We expressed our interest in exploring export prospects for
products such as cotton, olive oil, wine, hazelnuts, almonds,
poultry, and aquaculture products, as well as in strengthening
cooperation in this regard. In addition, we emphasized the
importance of studying China's programs for rural development and
revitalization, as well as the experience and achievements it has
gained in the field of land management.
The signed Memorandum of Understanding will significantly
enhance agricultural cooperation between Azerbaijan and China,
expand trade and investment opportunities, and strengthen the
exchange of innovative technologies in the agricultural sector,”
the post reads.
