Russia major partner of Azerbaijan in all areas of agriculture: deputy minister

Russia is a major partner of Azerbaijan in all areas of agriculture, Azerbaijani Deputy Agriculture Minister Ilham Guliyev said.

He made the remarks Sept. 27 at a roundtable meeting on the development of agricultural ties as part of the 9th Russia-Azerbaijan interregional forum in Baku.

"Azerbaijan and Russia are the closest regional partners and today's roundtable meeting will promote even greater interaction in this important area," he said.

Guliyev noted that there is sufficient potential and willingness of the parties to close and long-term cooperation in this area.