I warmly welcome the participants of the Caspian Agro Week - 19th Azerbaijan International Agriculture Exhibition and Forum and InterFood Azerbaijan - 31st Azerbaijan International Food Industry Exhibition.
Caspian Agro Week, which has consolidated its position as one of the leading agricultural platforms in the region, is this year being organised under a new conceptual format. Within this framework, the exhibition goes beyond the mere display of products and technologies, incorporating forums covering various directions of the agricultural sector, as well as organised field visits to large specialised innovative farms operating across the country.
The conferences and forums held within the Caspian Agro Week framework, as well as the visits to innovative farms, serve to deepen the exchange of knowledge and experience in the agricultural sector, promote the adoption of new approaches, and advance sustainable development. This format brings together all participants of the agricultural ecosystem, creating favourable opportunities for expanding cooperation.
The events to be held within the exhibition will feature broad discussions on the current challenges and development prospects of agriculture. Representatives of government bodies, the private sector, international partners, research institutions, and participants of the innovation ecosystem will exchange views on priority areas, including digitalisation in agriculture, the application of artificial intelligence, climate change adaptation, sustainable production, and other key topics.
In the modern era, the development of the agricultural sector requires the application of innovative approaches that respond to global challenges. Climate change, efficient use of natural resources, food security, and sustainable production models are among the key priorities. Digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and precision agriculture solutions are the driving forces behind this transformation.
This year, the exhibition features a wide showcase of innovative products and technologies, digital solutions, and modern approaches that ensure the efficient use of resources. At the same time, the presentation of agricultural projects being implemented in the liberated territories constitutes one of the important directions of the exhibition. These approaches aim to increase productivity and strengthen the competitiveness of the sector.
The events held within the exhibition are of great significance from the perspective of discussing current issues in agriculture and expanding cooperation among various stakeholders.
The development of agriculture in our republic is one of the priority directions of state policy. The reforms being implemented and the modern approaches being applied ensure the sustainable development of the agricultural sector and the enhancement of its international competitiveness.
I am confident that the events held within the Caspian Agro Week framework will make a significant contribution to the establishment of new partnerships and to the long-term development of the agricultural sector.
I wish the exhibition participants every success and invite them to make effective use of the opportunities provided by this platform.
Sincerely,
Majnun Mammadov
Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan