ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 2. Turkmenistan
and Malaysia discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in the
agricultural sector and launching joint projects,
Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA.
The discussions took place during a meeting between
Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Malaysia Muhammetniyaz Mashalov and
Malaysia’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Mohamad bin
Sabu.
During the meeting, the sides emphasized the importance of
strengthening trade and economic ties and expressed readiness to
develop cooperation in the agricultural sector, including the
establishment of joint enterprises, development of export
logistics, and promotion of environmentally friendly
production.
Particular attention was paid to the introduction of digital
technologies and precision farming systems, exchange of experience
in crop production and livestock development, as well as the use of
drought-resistant crops and modernization of irrigation
systems.
The parties also discussed prospects for increasing mutual trade
in agricultural products, including fresh fruits and vegetables,
and considered measures to stimulate investment and processing of
agricultural goods.
In this context, the sides proposed preparing a memorandum of
understanding between the agriculture ministries of the two
countries, as well as agreements between relevant research
institutions, including Malaysian Agricultural Research and
Development Institute.
The Turkmen side also invited Malaysian specialists to
participate in the international exhibitions “Agro Pack
Turkmenistan - 2026” and “Food Turkmenistan 2026,” scheduled to be
held in Ashgabat on May 12-14.
