Meetings are held with business associations to study and to eliminate the problems encountered by entrepreneurs in various sectors of the economy.
On April 11, Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov accepted members of Association of Packaging Industry of Azerbaijan. Heads of special structures of the Ministry and entrepreneurs member to the Association attended the event.
Mr. Jabbarov said that, among other areas, the organization of packaging that meets modern standards and reducing dependence on imports in this area is among the main priorities. Voicing that the development of industry and agriculture, an increase in production and processing, expansion of export opportunities and increased competition in the world market require the improvement of new technology-based packaging industry, the Minister underlined the ongoing work to expand local production in this industry, reduce dependence on imports, and state support measures.
According to the Economy Minister, systematic work will continue to identify and eliminate the problems faced by entrepreneurs, and invited participants to active discussions and open dialogue.
Chairman of the Association of Packaging Industry of Azerbaijan Kamran Hajizade delivered information about the activities of the organization, made proposals on measures to be taken to boost production and quality in the packaging industry, stressing that the meeting is a continuation of the measures taken within the framework of public-private dialogue, and significant in terms of assessing the current situation in the industry and discussing the steps to be taken in this regard.
At the end, there were discussions and answers to questions.