US ready to aid agricultural growth in Azerbaijan`s south
BAKU – The United States has said it is ready to assist farmers and entrepreneurs in Azerbaijan's south to develop agriculture.
The statement came from US ambassador Matthew Bryza by results of talks with Lankaran officials on Tuesday.
"We have discussed business development in agriculture, as well as joint activity of farmers and businessmen with the executive powers of Lankaran", Bryza said adding that the plans on economic development of the region, including in tourism were also discussed during the meeting.
"We can assist this Azerbaijani district in developing agriculture on the highest level", the diplomat said.
The current visit of the US envoy to Lankaran is aimed at familiarizing with the southern region of the country, obtaining information about possible cooperation in agricultural sphere. The ambassador also visited the tea and the dairy plants during the visit to the region.
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