Over 30 unique Russian agricultural companies, each representing a different sector, are taking part in the WorldFood exhibition in Istanbul, Najibullo said on the event's sidelines.
"[We have presented] the production that is of interest [to Turkish consumers] — caviar, plant-based meat and other innovations in the food sector," he said.
Najibullo added that Russian companies at the exhibition covered everything that is traditionally in high demand in Turkiye.
"Here we have manufacturers of both finished products — tea, beverages, confectionery — and a number of companies representing dairy products. A great emphasis is placed on companies producing grain, legumes and other crops," the division's head said.
Turkiye is an important partner for Russian exporters and a hub for promoting Russian business in other countries of the Middle East, North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, Najibullo said, adding that on the exhibition's first day alone, Russian entrepreneurs held over 100 business-to-business meetings with partners not only from Turkiye, but also from other countries.
The 31st WorldFood international food exhibition is being held in the Turkish capital from September 6-9. It brings together retailers, food producers and suppliers from the Middle East, China, the CIS countries, and others.