TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 1. An official
delegation from Uzbekistan’s Fergana region, led by Governor
Khayrullo Bozorov, begun a visit to Malaysia to expand agricultural
cooperation, strengthen trade and investment ties, and discuss the
establishment of a joint trade and logistics center, Trend reports, citing the
regional administration.
During talks in Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia’s Minister of
Agriculture and Food Security, Mohamad bin Sabu, and executives
from several major companies, the sides discussed opportunities to
strengthen collaboration in agriculture, increase bilateral trade,
and launch new joint projects. The discussions focused on
introducing advanced agricultural technologies, exchanging
expertise, and expanding interregional cooperation.
Bozorov highlighted the shared cultural and religious values
between the two countries as a strong foundation for deeper
cooperation and noted that growing engagement between the leaders
of Uzbekistan and Malaysia is helping elevate bilateral
relations.
Mohamad bin Sabu praised Uzbekistan’s ongoing reforms and
economic progress, saying his previous visit to Fergana left a
strong impression and revealed significant potential for broader
cooperation.
Representatives of Malaysian companiesBDI, FAMA Corp.,and NAFAS
expressed interest in importing environmentally friendly fruit and
vegetable products from Uzbekistan, particularly from Fergana
region.
Officials said the planned opening of a Fergana Trade and
Logistics Center in Kuala Lumpur will help facilitate faster and
more efficient deliveries of Uzbek agricultural products to the
Malaysian market.
As a tangible outcome of the growing partnership, Fergana region
recently exported2 metric tons of cherries, apricots, and peaches
to Malaysia for the first time, marking a new step in bilateral
agricultural trade.
Bozorov also proposed expanding exports, developing fruit and
vegetable processing projects, and attracting Malaysian investment
into the region’s agricultural sector.
The meeting concluded with agreements to deepen agricultural
cooperation, increase trade turnover, and expand joint investment
initiatives between the two sides.
