Baku: On May 13, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev visited the 30th Anniversary Azerbaijan International Food Industry Exhibition 'InterFood Azerbaijan' and the 18th Azerbaijan International Agriculture Exhibition 'Caspian Agro' held at the Baku Expo Center, APA reports.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, InterFood Azerbaijan and Caspian Agro exhibitions have become national brands and are the largest events in the Caspian region dedicated to the agriculture and food industries. These exhibitions, running until May 16, feature the participation of 450 companies from 31 countries and occupy all pavilions and the outdoor area of the Baku Expo Center.
The exhibitions bring together leading agricultural producers from the United States, China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Trkiye, and other countries. National pavilions from Germany, Belarus, South Korea, Georgia, Italy, the Netherlands, Sri Lanka, and-for the first time-Egypt, are also featured.
President Ilham Aliyev toured the Italian pavilion, which includes seven companies under the 'National Pavilion of the Italian Republic,' showcasing a range of agricultural products. Italy has consistently participated for more than 10 years.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the InterFood Azerbaijan exhibition, which has welcomed more than 3,000 companies and over 150,000 visitors from around 50 countries over the past three decades. The exhibition focuses on new technologies and innovative solutions, enhancing food industry development and strengthening business ties.
Germany is also prominently featured at the exhibition. The 'German National Pavilion' includes eight companies known for their agricultural production, having participated for the past five years.
The exhibitions are organized with support from the Ministry of Agriculture, the Food Safety Agency, the Small and Medium Business Development Agency, the Export and Investment Promotion Agency, and other organizations.
South Korea is represented by three companies at its national stand, specializing in fruit peeling and processing equipment, horticultural materials, and smart livestock monitoring systems. This is South Korea's second consecutive year of participation.
The Ministry of Agriculture participates with a stand focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture for 2025. AI has been prioritized under the President's instructions, and several AI-related projects will be presented during the exhibitions.
President Ilham Aliyev also visited the Georgian stand, where eight companies primarily showcase food products. Georgia has participated ten times to date.
Caspian Agro covers sectors such as agricultural machinery, irrigation systems, packaging, innovative technologies, animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, crop production, and more. It gathers thousands of professionals, including industry leaders, experts, importers, exporters, and farmers.
The exhibition also features Smart Agro, with sections on AI, smart villages, startups, IT services, robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles, and 'green agro' technologies.
The exhibitions promote the "Made in Azerbaijan" brand, with participants showcasing their products under this brand. The Small and Medium Business Development Agency supports the exhibitions by organizing stands for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Belarus has a significant presence, with 15 food production companies and agricultural machinery represented. The country has participated for more than ten years.
President Ilham Aliyev toured the outdoor displays of machinery and pavilions. The exhibitions support Azerbaijan's agriculture and food industry development, promoting export potential, attracting foreign investment, and serving as a platform for food security and innovative solutions. From 2026, Caspian Agro and InterFood Azerbaijan will be held under a new AgriWeek brand.