Chinese companies explore investment opportunities in Azerbaijan’s agricultural sector
Baku, October 15, AZERTAC
A delegation led by Seymur Safarli, Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture, met with a business and investment delegation representing companies from Xuzhou, China, operating across various economic sectors.
The meeting focused on investment opportunities in Azerbaijan's agricultural sector, participation by Chinese companies in local investment projects, the adoption of modern agritech, as well as prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation.
Deputy Minister Seymur Safarli briefed the delegation on Azerbaijan’s agricultural development priorities, the favorable investment climate, state support mechanisms for foreign investors, and ongoing efforts to modernize the agricultural sector.
The sides exchanged views on applying Chinese technology and expertise in Azerbaijan, expanding Azerbaijani food and agricultural exports to the Chinese market, and establishing partnerships with local businesses to implement joint investment projects.
Discussions also addressed identifying key projects of mutual interest and connecting prospective investors with local partners.
The Chinese delegation includes executives from companies spanning investment and real estate, agriculture and agribusiness, food technology, electronics, industrial equipment, engineering and construction, infrastructure, logistics, smart city technologies, as well as culture and media.