Green Week in Berlin: Bashkiria and Austria agreed on cooperation in agricultural sector

UFA, 17 January 2020. /Bashinform News Agency/ translated by Tatiana Aksyutina/.

Today, the 85th International Exhibition "Green Week 2020" began in Berlin. The official delegation of Bashkortostan under the leadership of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Government - Minister of Agriculture Ilshat Fazrakhmanov takes part in the forum. As part of the business program, Ilshat Fazrakhmanov met with the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Regions, and Tourism of Austria, Elizabeth Kestinger. The parties agreed on cooperation in the field of agriculture and forestry, as well as tourism.

Recall that three documents were signed as part of the presentation of the investment and economic potential of Bashkortostan in Austria last November. In particular, an agreement to implement an investment project to create a goat-breeding complex for 10,000 heads of dairy goats in the republic was signed between SBT Agro LLC, DeLaval JSC, the Upper Austria Breeding Goat Association and the Bashkortostan Meat Union.

Bashkortostan presents its best food products as part of the Russian exposition. The collective stand includes the “Product of Bashkortostan” project and 12 enterprises of the republic. Green Week is a unique international exhibition of food, agriculture, and horticulture. The event will become a platform for Bashkir enterprises to establish contacts with regional and foreign partners in promoting products. Food and beverage manufacturers from all over the world use this exhibition as a market for sales and testing, as well as to strengthen their image.

Green Week 2020 will run until January 26th.