Details added (first version posted on 12:11)
Baku, Azerbaijan, Dec. 13
By Taleh Mursagulov – Trend:
Azerbaijan is one of the most important partners of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Trend reports citing Head of FAO Partnership and Liaison Office in Azerbaijan Melek Cakmak as saying on Dec. 13.
Cakmak made the remarks at a workshop in Baku dedicated to presentation of two projects on agriculture.
Speaking about cooperation with Azerbaijan, Cakmak stressed that the FAO office received the status of a partner office based on an agreement with the Azerbaijani government in 2015.
As for the mentioned projects, to which the workshop is dedicated, Cakmak said they will help increase productivity in small and medium-sized farming, simplify farmers' access to markets and increase their incomes.
She stressed the importance of the projects in terms of ensuring Azerbaijan's food security and expansion of exports.
Azerbaijan has been an FAO member since 1995. The office of the organization in the country has been operating since 2007.
---
Follow the author on Twitter: @TalehMursagulov