Azada Huseynova, Deputy Chairperson of Azerbaijan’s State Tourism Agency, met with Joxe Mari Aizega, General Director of the Basque Culinary Center, in the Spanish city of San Sebastián.
The meeting discussed exchange of expertise with the Basque Culinary Center, the first academic platform in Europe specializing in gastronomy and culinary arts, as well as practical teaching methodologies covering all areas of gastronomy.
During the meeting with Juan Carlos Torres, Vice President of the Gault&Millau International, a prestigious gastronomic guide and ranking system established in France, the discussions covered attractiveness of gastrotourism, quality standards, professional development, as well as presentation of national cuisine on the global stage.
Azada Huseynova also met with Shaikha Al Nowais, UN Tourism Secretary-General, discussing gastrotourism, Silk Way tourism, and enhancing bilateral cooperation.
