TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 24. Uzbekistan and
Kyrgyzstan discussed the expansion of joint projects in the
agricultural sector and agreed to develop a roadmap for further
cooperation, Trend
reports via the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan.
The issue was reviewed during a meeting between Uzbekistan’s
Minister of Agriculture Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov and Kyrgyzstan’s
Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing
Industry Almaz Zheenaliev on the sidelines of the Italy-Central
Asia (C5) + Azerbaijan International Agribusiness Forum.
Particular attention was paid to accelerating the digitalization
of agriculture. The sides emphasized the importance of this area
and exchanged views on the possible introduction of Uzbekistan’s
experience in the Kyrgyz Republic.
The dialogue also focused on expanding cooperation in livestock
development, production and processing of animal products,
vegetable oil manufacturing, and horticulture. In addition, the
parties discussed specific proposals related to potato farming,
increasing meat production, and improving efficiency through the
introduction of modern technologies.
The parties acknowledged the necessity to enhance collaborative
efforts that yield reciprocal advantages by executing joint
initiatives, securing investments, and fostering industrial
partnerships.
Meanwhile, Tashkent is hosting the international business forum
“Regenerative Agriculture and Digitalization for Sustainable
Agro-Ecosystems” on March 23-24, with the participation of
representatives from Italy, Central Asian countries, and
Azerbaijan.
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