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AZERBAIJAN`S MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE ATTENDS WORLD SUMMIT ON FOOD SECURITY
Baku, November 18 (AZERTAC). Azerbaijan`s Minister of Agriculture Ismat Abbasov attends the World Summit on Food Security started in Italy, on November 16.
As a part of summit, Minister met with Turkey`s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Minister of Agriculture Mehmet Mehdi Eker, Azerbaijan Embassy to Italy said.
Mr. Abbasov told of reforms being implemented in the country`s agriculture area. He praised close bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey.
Mr. Erdogan said President Ilham Aliyev successfully carries out an economic policy of Azerbaijan. He said Azerbaijan gained achievements in all areas of economy, including agriculture. Prime Minister also touched on prospects of development of political and economic relations.
Mr. Abbasov also met with heads of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).