Azerbaijan and Georgia Discuss Joint Agricultural Exports to Third-Country Markets

Azerbaijan and Georgia have discussed the prospects of establishing joint trade relations with third countries in the agricultural sector.

The discussions took place during a meeting between Azerbaijani Agriculture Minister Majnun Mammadov and Gela Samkharauli, Chairman of the Agrarian Committee of the Georgian Parliament, The Caspian Post reports citing Report.

During the meeting, the parties also exchanged views on increasing mutual agricultural trade and expanding cooperation in the agricultural sector.

A delegation led by Azerbaijani Agriculture Minister Majnun Mammadov has been on an official visit to Georgia since November 26.

According to the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communications of Azerbaijan, agricultural and agro-industrial exports increased by 19.1% year-on-year in January-October, reaching $1.03 billion.

Agricultural products accounted for $769.7 million (a 27.5% increase), while agro-industrial products accounted for $260 million (a 0.34% decrease).