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EU interested in developing ties with Azerbaijan in ensuring food security

27 January 2014 10:42 (UTC+04:00)
EU interested in developing ties with Azerbaijan in ensuring food security

Azerbaijan`s Agriculture Minister Heydar Asadov has met head of the European Union`s Delegation to the country Malena Mard, AzerTag state news agency reported.

The sides discussed a variety of issues, including food security and prospects for developing relations between the Ministry and the EU.

The Minister spoke of Azerbaijan`s European integration policy.

Asadov highlighted the execution of "Agricultural and Rural Development Support Programme" between the country and the EU.

Mard touched upon the projects carried out by the EU in Azerbaijan`s agrarian sector. She said the EU was interested in developing relations with Azerbaijan, particularly in ensuring food and nutrition security.

Mard said she would spare no efforts to contribute to further expanding cooperation with Azerbaijan during her tenure in Baku.

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