TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 24. Uzbekistan and
Kazakhstan discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in the
agricultural sector, 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 Kazakhstan’s
Vice Minister of Agriculture, Yermek Kenjekhanuly, held on the
sidelines of the Italy-Central Asia (C5) + Azerbaijan International
Agribusiness Forum.
During the talks, the sides put forward proposals on new areas
of cooperation aimed at ensuring sustainable agricultural
development amid environmental and climate challenges.
In particular, the parties discussed opportunities to deepen
collaboration in the processing of grain, legumes, and oilseed
crops, as well as the expansion of meat and dairy production.
According to the ministry, the initiatives are expected to
contribute to closer integration in the agricultural sector between
the two countries, strengthen food security, and increase export
potential.
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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