Russia, Türkiye commit to enhancing bilateral cooperation in agribusiness

Russia and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector, aiming to expand and diversify trade in agricultural products between the two countries.

This agreement was outlined in the minutes of the recent Russia-Türkiye Intergovernmental Commission meeting, Caliber.Az reports, citing Russian media.

The document highlights that both parties have agreed to intensify collaboration to boost the volume and variety of agricultural trade. In addition to trade enhancement, the two nations will focus on deepening scientific and technical cooperation. Key areas of joint development include genetic improvement of crops and livestock, vaccine production, and agricultural education.

The meeting also saw mutual satisfaction expressed regarding the progress achieved by the Executive Committee on Agriculture, a joint body responsible for overseeing agricultural cooperation initiatives. Both sides agreed to convene the next session of the committee in 2025-2026 to continue advancing their shared objectives.

By Vafa Guliyeva