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The Science Development Fund will cooperate with the Ministry of Agriculture to support agrarian research

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March 06 2018

On March 6, 2018, a Cooperation Protocol has been signed between SDF and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The protocol was signed by the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan Heydar Asadov and the Executive Director of the Science Development Fund Elchin Babayev.

The purpose of the Protocol is to support targeted financing of scientific research programs, projects and other scientific activities in the field of agriculture, as well as to encourage scholars, including young researchers and researchers to stimulate their scientific activities in the field of agrarian science and take appropriate measures.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Minister Heydar Asadov spoke about the country's agricultural sector reforms, agricultural research, prospects of cooperation with the Science Development Foundation. The minister also gave instructions, recommendations and proposals to the heads of the relevant bodies, stressed the importance of further activation in the field of agrarian scientific research and strengthening of international cooperation.

Executive Director Elchin Babayev noted that among the areas of sustainable development of the Azerbaijani government, agriculture is one of the first. The head of state pays special attention to ensuring the food and food security of the country, increasing the export potential and development of the agrarian sector. The state support to agriculture grows annually, subsidies are provided, farmers are provided with necessary techniques and low interest loans, various measures are taken, state programs are adopted.

The parties discussed the co-operation forms and agreed on a joint action program for the nearest future.

 

Executive Directorate of the Science Development Foundation

 

 

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