TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 12. Uzbekistan and
Italy discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in agriculture,
agrarian education, and innovation during talks held on the
sidelines of the 35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe, Trend reports.
The discussions took place between Uzbekistan’s Agriculture
Minister Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov and Italy’s Ambassador to
Uzbekistan Guido De Sanctis during the Uzbek minister’s visit to
Tajikistan.
The sides reviewed current cooperation in the agricultural
sector and exchanged views on bringing bilateral partnership to a
new level.
Particular attention was paid to cooperation in agrarian
education, science, and innovation, including initiatives aimed at
sending Uzbek students to study at Italian higher education
institutions.
The parties also discussed the introduction of innovative
technologies, expansion of joint research projects, water-saving
solutions, and cooperation in ensuring food security.
The sides expressed interest in continuing mutually beneficial
cooperation and implementing new joint projects in the agricultural
sector.
