Azerbaijan, Georgia advance partnership in agrarian sector (58)

During an official visit to Tbilisi, an Azerbaijani delegation led by Minister of Agriculture Majnun Mammadov met with Georgia’s Minister of Education, Science and Youth, Givi Mikanadze, to advance cooperation in agricultural education.

Both sides highlighted the importance of expanding collaboration between universities, including student and faculty exchange programs, dual-degree opportunities, internships, and joint research initiatives, The Caspian Post reports, citing Azerbaijan's Ministry of Agriculture.

Special attention was given to strengthening ties between the Azerbaijan State Agrarian University and Georgian higher education institutions through scientific-practical conferences, veterinary studies cooperation, and incentives encouraging Azerbaijanis living in Georgia to pursue agricultural education.

The ministers agreed to organize reciprocal visits of university leadership to establish more practical and flexible partnerships.

Minister Mammadov also met with Gela Samkharauli, Chair of the Agrarian Issues Committee of the Georgian Parliament, to discuss improving the legal and regulatory environment supporting agricultural collaboration.

Describing both countries as strategic partners, the officials noted steady growth in agricultural cooperation, including increased mutual trade in agricultural products, joint efforts against transboundary diseases, regular information exchange, and legislative enhancements supporting scientific research and education.