The head of state noted that traditional industries of agriculture must be developed.
“We are talking not only about the cotton-growing industry,” he said. “We as well made a significant turning point both in tobacco-growing and sericulture last year.”
“Tobacco production is increasing,” Ilham Aliyev said. “Now we are seriously engaged in the export of dry tobacco, contracts have been signed. The development of viticulture is rapidly growing. Wine products export must also be boosted and is already growing. Sericulture is developing rapidly. The export of non-oil products, particularly the agricultural products is the main task for us at the current stage of our country’s development.”
“We are already creating trading houses in a number of countries. The ‘Made in Azerbaijan’ brand has already spread to the world,” he said. “Now the export of Azerbaijani goods is the most important issue for me in all political contacts and during the meetings with my counterparts.”
“I raise this issue and where there is political support, of course, there are new opportunities for our entrepreneurs,” President Aliyev added. “Entrepreneurs should be active too, and enter new markets themselves. The Azerbaijani government is helping them.”
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