Azerbaijani tea presented at FAO headquarters
Rome, May 22, AZERTAC
Azerbaijan participated in the event marking International Tea Day, organized by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 21.
This year’s event, titled “Tea for a Better Life,” focused on the role of tea in promoting sustainability and well-being.
Rashad Aslanov, Azerbaijan’s Permanent Representative to the FAO, spoke at the event, providing a detailed overview of the evolution of tea cultivation in Azerbaijan, highlighting state-supported projects and traditional practices.
The Azerbaijani exhibition stand, featuring a variety of local teas, honeys, jams, traditional sweets, and dried fruits, attracted strong interest from attendees.
FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu visited the Azerbaijani stand and sampled the national delicacies.
Nihad Budagov
Special correspondent
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