The Chairman of the Food Safety Agency of Azerbaijan (AQTA) Goshgar Tahmazli met with the General Director of the Islamic Food Safety Organization by Yerlan Baidaulet.
At the meeting, the chairman of the AQTA gave detailed information about the activities of the agency, the measures taken to ensure food security in the country used by innovations. Takhmazli said that in recent years there has been a sustainable development of the food security system, the harmonization of national legislation with international requirements, etc. As a result of targeted measures taken in these areas, significant successes have been achieved in improving the quality of food and increasing export potential.
Having emphasized the importance of cooperation with international organizations to increase the knowledge and skills of specialists working in the field of risk assessment, phytosanitaryite and veterinary medicine, the chairman emphasized the importance of cooperation with international organizations, emphasizing that AQTA collaborates with the World Health Organization, the World Organization for the Protection of Animals, Food. and agricultural organization of the UN.
Having expressed gratitude for a warm meeting and detailed information, Yerlan Baydaulet spoke about the organization’s activities, including 36 members. The CEO noted that cooperation between member countries is carried out to ensure food security, comprehensive development of agriculture through the use of innovation, attracting investments, strengthening the food market and the exchange of advanced experience. Noting that cooperation with Azerbaijan is of particular interest to the organization, the CEO emphasized that the issue of Azerbaijan membership in the organization is being discussed.
The Ambassador of Kazakhstan in Azerbaijan Sergey Abdykerimov also took part in the meeting. In addition, the parties exchanged views on the exchange of experience in the field of veterinary control at the border, studying the control mechanism between the countries participating in the organization and Aqta.