Azerbaijan seeks to attract companies from Netherlands to modernization of greenhouses

Azerbaijan is interested in attracting companies from the Netherlands to modernization projects of local greenhouses, Shahla Balakishiyeva, Senior Policy Officer of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Azerbaijan, told Report.

According to her, at the opening ceremony of Caspian Agro and InterFood Azerbaijan exhibitions, Minister of Agriculture of Azerbaijan Majnun Mammadov visited the Netherlands Pavilion, where discussed this issue with Pauline Eizema, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Azerbaijan: "At the meeting, the minister said that Azerbaijan is interested in the involvement of Dutch companies in the modernization of Azerbaijan's greenhouses."

Balakishiyeva noted that eight companies from the Netherlands took part in the exhibitions, organized in Baku this month: "Among these companies were Hortilux and Philips Horticulture LED Solutions/Signify, which are world leaders in lighting greenhouses with 'smart' technologies. Hortlife B.V. delivers modern 'turn-key' greenhouses."

Balakishiyeva emphasized that agriculture has deep roots in the history and culture of the Netherlands.

"The Netherlands has a long-standing tradition of agricultural innovations and sustainability practices. The expertise of the Netherlands in agriculture has led to significant advancements in farming techniques, water management and crop cultivation," she said.

Balakishiyeva said that this country contributes to global food security and sustainable methods of farming through the export of its agricultural products.

"As a global leader in agriculture, the Netherlands is committed to sharing its knowledge and expertise with other countries," she said.