BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 17. Fergana Region
Governor met with a Malaysian delegation led by Agriculture and
Food Security Minister to discuss expanding cooperation in
agriculture and related industries.
This was reflected in the statement by the Fergana Regional
Administration, following the meeting between Khayrullo Bozorov,
Governor and Mohamad bin Sabu, Malaysian Agriculture and Food
Security Minister, on the sidelines of the fifth Tashkent
International Investment Forum.
The sides noted the steady development of the strategic
partnership between Uzbekistan and Malaysia and reviewed
opportunities to deepen collaboration in agriculture, food
processing, agrotechnology, aquaculture and rice cultivation.
During the talks, officials highlighted the outcomes of a visit
by a Fergana regional delegation to Malaysia earlier this month and
emphasized the importance of following through on agreements
reached during that trip. The meeting also underscored the growing
direct ties between Fergana and Malaysian partners.
The discussions focused on joint projects aimed at producing
higher value-added agricultural products and applying Malaysia’s
experience and technologies in the sector. The two sides also
explored ways to strengthen trade and economic ties, increase
exports, improve logistics links and promote pilgrimage
tourism.
Mohamad bin Sabu praised Uzbekistan’s scientific and educational
heritage and welcomed the country's ongoing development
initiatives. He described Uzbekistan as one of Central Asia’s key
countries and said its agricultural potential and strategic
location create significant opportunities for broader regional
cooperation.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to continue cooperation
on priority areas and advance joint initiatives. Malaysian
officials also invited a delegation from Fergana Region to
participate in a major international food security exhibition
scheduled to take place later this year.
