Baku -The privileged role of Friuli Venezia Giulia in the relations between Italy and the Republic of Azerbaijian and prospects for the strengthening of bilateral relations in the agrifood sector were the topics of a meeting held today in Udine, between the ambassador Mammad Ahmadzada and the Assessor for agricultural Resources and Forestry Cristiano Shaurli, which was also attended by director general of Ersa Paolo Stefanelli, director of the competitiveness service of the regional food system Maurizio Urizio and President of Agribusiness Park of San Daniele Claudio Filipuzzi. The summit today between Assessor Shaurli and ambassador Ahmadzada has served to lay the foundations for future collaborations in the field of agriculture, food and, in particular, in the wine sector. The diplomat explained the will of the Caucasian Republic to diversify its economy, regaining possession of an Azerbaijani peculiarities, namely wine production. The latter has already been featured in the past and, for some time, has once again become a growing asset. For this reason, the ambassador stressed the importance of the relationship between Friuli Venezia Giulia and Azerbaijan, in order to learn the high level know-how that our region can provide in this area. Assessor Shaurli, for its part, after a quick overview of the regional agro situation, stressed the solidity and professionalism of the sector. He recalled that Friuli Venezia Giulia has a complete value chain in the wine sector, ranging from the production of rooted cuttings to cellar plant and equipment. Meanwhile, the Italian embassy’s in Azerbaijan Twitter profile, has announced in recent days that the Minister of Economic Development Carlo Calenda, will be in Baku on February 23 to participate in the third meeting of the Southern Corridor. (9colonne)
