Azerbaijan was represented in international conference called “cultural routes of the Olive tree as a model for Europe's values, heritage and sustainable development” organized by the Council of Europe and Croatian Ministry of Tourism.
A section chief of Department for Folk Art and Development of Cultural Routes of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture Gunel Aslanova attended the event.
Mayor of Mali Losinj Anto Nedic, Croatian Deputy Foreign Minister Mario Horvatic, Stefano Dominioni and Council of Europe, Directorate General of Democracy were among the participants of the conference.
During the meeting, the sides discussed on Azerbaijan's joining the "Olive Trees Cultural Route", and also gave information on olive groves around the Baku, as well as food and cosmetic products made from olives.
The employee of Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture made a presentation on cultural richness of our country, examples included in the UNESCO Representative List of Material and Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Joining Azerbaijan to this international cultural route has been highly appreciated both by the Council of Europe and by the member countries.