Polish Perspective

– ‘Azerbaijan is an important political and economic partner for Poland,’ emphasised Deputy Minister Kołodziejczak, while also highlighting that the current level of bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector does not fully harness the potential of both countries.

– ‘We are open to receiving information on Azerbaijan’s demand for agri-food products, including poultry and beef,’ said the representative of the Polish Ministry of Agriculture.

The Deputy Minister also proposed organising a visit to Poland for Azerbaijani importers of these goods, enabling them to familiarise themselves directly with Polish offerings. Secretary of State Michał Kołodziejczak further encouraged Azerbaijani companies to participate in industry trade fairs held in Poland.

Azerbaijani Perspective

The Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Poland, Nargiz Gurbanova, expressed her readiness to strengthen Polish-Azerbaijani cooperation in the agricultural sector. She also emphasised that Poland is one of Azerbaijan’s strategic partners within the European Union.

Ambassador Gurbanova praised the successful organisation of the visit by the Azerbaijani Minister of Agriculture to Poland in November 2023. The main topics of that meeting included Poland’s agricultural land management system and agricultural cooperatives.

Moreover, the Ambassador declared her willingness to collaborate on initiatives aimed at enhancing mutual trade in agri-food products.

Mutual Trade in Agri-Food Products

From January to October 2024, the value of Polish agri-food exports to Azerbaijan reached EUR 21.1 million, marking a slight increase compared to the same period in 2023. The main export items included processed foods, chocolate, and other cocoa-based products, as well as processed, preserved, or frozen vegetables.