BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 15. Unfortunately, we are also a country heavily dependent on grain imports. Currently, a program has been prepared to eliminate this dependency, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said addressing the meeting dedicated to the results of six months of this year, Trend reports.
"Of course, among the things related to Karabakh and Eastern Zangazur, food security issues also occupy an important place. This year, not only we but also the whole world have been faced with this problem. Today, extensive information about the shortage of grain is being circulated through news channels and in the media. Unfortunately, we are also a country heavily dependent on grain imports. Currently, a program has been prepared to eliminate this dependency. It is necessary for us to increase the production of grain as soon as possible, without wasting time, both on the liberated lands and in other parts of our country, and we will do that. According to the latest data provided to me, almost 100,000 hectares that have never been used before will be sown with grain this year, i.e. wheat, barley and cereals. This will enhance our food security," the head of state said.