The overall objective of this Twinning project was to strengthen the State Veterinary Control Service (SVCS) of Azerbaijan in order to better protect animal and human health and so contribute to the economic growth of the agricultural sector and improvement of the food safety situation in Azerbaijan. The Twinning Project purpose was to strengthen the capacity of the State Veterinary Control Service in respect of epidemiology, disease surveillance, prevention and control of animal diseases and zoonoses in line with the International Organization for Animal Health (OIE) principles