TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 13. Ministry of
Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan and World Bank discussed
implementation of joint mechanisms in field of agriculture and
water management, Trend reports via the ministry.
The discussions took place during a meeting between Deputy
Prime Minister and
Minister of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan Jamshid Kuchkarov and
World Bank Regional Director for Sustainable Development for Europe
and Central Asia Sameh Wahba.
During the talks, the parties discussed the development of
mutually beneficial partnerships, with a specific focus on the
implementation of projects for agricultural development and the
acceleration of collaboration in water resource management.
In particular, the discussions centered on increasing
efficiency in the agricultural sector through the introduction of
modern agrotechnologies. The sides also reviewed cooperation within
the AgriConnect program, which aims to enhance the skills of
farmers and business entities to access high-value-added markets
and expand their financing opportunities.
Furthermore, the meeting addressed the modernization of
irrigation infrastructure and the expansion of innovative
water-saving solutions to ensure the sustainability of the agrarian
sector amid climate change.
