BAKU, Azerbaijan,
October 9. Cooperation between businesses
and government agencies in Azerbaijan is essential to be
strengthened to develop the agricultural sector by expanding
production and processing capabilities, increasing export
potential, adopting modern technologies, and promoting investment,
Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce in
Azerbaijan (AmCham Azerbaijan) Zaur Karimov said at the 3rd
International Agro Business Forum, held in Baku on Friday, Trend's correspondent
reports from the event.
He noted that the agricultural sector holds a special place not
only in Azerbaijan's economy but also in its history, culture, and
traditions. To realize the sector's full potential, collaborative
efforts among government agencies, the private sector, and other
stakeholders must be expanded.
"Azerbaijan possesses significant potential in the agricultural
sector, and closer cooperation among government bodies, business
representatives, and other stakeholders is essential to further
develop this potential. Azerbaijan's participation in this forum as
a partner stems precisely from this approach," Karimov pointed
out.
According to him, the sustainable development of the food and
agricultural sectors has been identified as a key priority within
the strategic agenda leading up to 2028. In this context, it’s
crucial to consider proposals from business representatives,
jointly discuss the challenges faced by entrepreneurs with relevant
government agencies, and devise practical mechanisms to address
them.
Karimov mentioned that discussions during his recent meetings
with various business associations, companies, and representatives
of the agricultural sector have once again shown the vast
opportunities available for the development of agribusiness in
Azerbaijan.
"These meetings demonstrated to me once again that agribusiness
in Azerbaijan is a sector with great promise and significant
potential for development. There are ample opportunities for us to
advance in areas such as production, processing, logistics,
exports, technology, innovation, and investment," he
emphasized.
The chamber's executive director also said that to achieve
greater results in the agricultural sector, existing opportunities
must be utilized efficiently, cooperation among business entities
strengthened, and the implementation of new investment projects
encouraged.
He noted that the 3rd International Agro Business Forum serves
as a significant platform for bringing together entrepreneurs,
investors, and other stakeholders from various countries and
sectors to establish new business connections and discuss joint
initiatives.
Karimov announced that AmCham Azerbaijan is ready to contribute
to the development of the agricultural sector by leveraging the
expertise of its members and the activities of the newly
established Food and Agriculture Committee. He stressed the
importance of continuing the forum in the future, expanding
cooperation among business representatives, and promoting new
projects in the agricultural sector.
Proposing to hold the next Agribusiness Forum in Karabakh, he
expressed AmCham Azerbaijan’s readiness to support this
initiative.
"I wish you continued success. I propose holding the next
Agribusiness Forum in our beautiful Karabakh lands. As the American
Chamber of Commerce, we are ready to provide every kind of support
for this," he added.
