The strengthening of the legal and contractual base between Azerbaijan and Jordan in the agricultural field, and the creation of a joint Working Group in the field of agriculture between the two countries were discussed, Azernews reports, citing the Ministry of Agriculture.

According to information, Minister of Agriculture Majnun Mammadov met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Azerbaijan Omar Barakat al-Nahar.

Welcoming the guests, Minister of Agriculture Majnun Mammadov said that the close friendship between the two countries allows the development of cooperation in the field of agriculture as well as in all fields. Informing the guest about state support to the agricultural sector in Azerbaijan, the minister said that our country is interested in expanding cooperation in the agricultural sector with Jordan.

The parties agreed to strengthen the legal and contractual framework between Azerbaijan and Jordan in the agricultural field, establish a joint working group in the field of agriculture between the two countries, increase the trade turnover of agricultural and food products, participation of entrepreneurs from Jordan in the Azerbaijan International Agricultural Exhibition ("Caspian Agro") and other discussed the issues. It was emphasized that there is great potential for the expansion of mutual relations in the field of agriculture between the two countries.

During the meeting, a wide range of views were exchanged on issues of mutual interest.