GCCA to assist Azerbaijan in expansion of agrobusiness

By Azernews

By Nigar Abbasova

The US-based Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA), which represents all major industries engaged in temperature-controlled logistics, is ready to render its assistance to Azerbaijan in the sphere of expansion of agrobusiness and bringing Azerbaijani products to the domestic and international market.

 GCCA Vice President on International Programs, Richard Tracy said that a number enterprises operating in Azerbaijan are in line with all international standards.

“I am impressed by certain enterprises operating in the country. Nevertheless, some companies need assistance to reach the level corresponding to international standards,” he said.

He mentioned that representatives of the company have already visited a number of enterprises in the country.

“The level of performability is very high, but we want to make it even better,” he added.   

Highlighting the export possibility of Azerbaijani production to foreign countries, Tracy said that the agricultural production of the country is among the most delicious in the world.

“Main question is whether the country will be able to set a competitive price for the production. The country, for instance, has an advantage in the export of pomegranates, as the production has a good price and premium quality," he said.   

Azerbaijan plans to minimize its oil dependence, which requires ensuring growth of non-oil sector of economy and increasing the volume of foreign investment in this field.

Agriculture is one of the most important spheres for the economy of Azerbaijan in this regard. The fertile lands, abundance of water and climatic diversity create favorable conditions for a strong agricultural sector in the country.