As part of the 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum, held in Baku under the patronage of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, a panel session titled “Agribusiness Innovation and Technological Development” was held.
Speaking at the event, Minister of Agriculture Majnun Mammadov emphasized the importance of applying innovative approaches and modern technologies in agribusiness for the development of the sector, as well as for increasing productivity and competitiveness. He also highlighted the significance of technological modernization in agricultural production and processing, the expansion of innovation activities, and the development of high-value-added production.
The panel session, moderated by AnewZ anchor Katie Wilson, featured Matteo Vittuari, Dean of the School of Agricultural and Food Sciences of the ADA University, Viorel Gutu, Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Europe and Central Asia at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO); Tahir Gozel, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Azersun Holding; and Niyazi Amirbayov, Chief Executive Officer of Agro Dairy LLC.
Matteo Vittuari, Dean of the School of Agricultural and Food Sciences of the ADA University, and Viorel Gutu, FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Europe and Central Asia, shared their perspectives on the application of innovation, modern technologies and sustainable agricultural practices in the agricultural sector. Views were exchanged on strengthening food security, increasing productivity, ensuring the efficient use of resources, and integrating agricultural products into regional and global value chains.
Tahir Gozel, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Azersun Holding, and Niyazi Amirbayov, Chief Executive Officer of Agro Dairy LLC, discussed the role of the private sector in agribusiness, the expansion of production and processing capacities, the application of technologies, and investment opportunities. They also exchanged views on prospects for developing competitive production in the agriculture and food industries, increasing added value, and expanding access to markets.
It should be noted that the 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum is being held in Baku under the patronage of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. Organized by the Ministry of Economy and the Export and Investment Promotion Agency – AZPROMO, with The European House – Ambrosetti & TEHA Group as the strategic partner, the Forum is dedicated to the theme “Rebuilding Trust in a Fragmented World: The South Caucasus as a Pillar of Global Connectivity and Investment Stability.”
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