BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 31. Uzbekistan and
China's Rongling International Investment Group Co., Ltd. discussed
expanding investment cooperation in agriculture, with a focus on
food production, agricultural exports and joint processing
projects.


This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of
Agriculture of Uzbekistan.


The talks brought together officials from the ministry and
representatives of the Chinese company to explore opportunities for
attracting investment into Uzbekistan's agricultural sector and
strengthening bilateral cooperation.


"The parties discussed attracting investment to the agricultural
sector, increasing export potential and developing promising areas
of bilateral cooperation," the ministry said in a statement.


During the meeting, the two sides reviewed opportunities to
launch practical investment projects in the near term, including
joint initiatives in the food industry and agricultural
processing.


The discussions also focused on cooperation in walnut
cultivation, the production and processing of dried fruits, and
expanding exports of Uzbek agricultural products to the Chinese
market.







Participants exchanged views on developing the entire
agricultural value chain, including production, storage, processing
and exports, while emphasizing the adoption of modern technologies
to improve efficiency and competitiveness.


In addition to agriculture, the parties explored opportunities
for cooperation in renewable energy, the cable manufacturing
industry and other sectors identified as having strong investment
potential.


According to the ministry, the meeting concluded with an
agreement to continue cooperation aimed at unlocking Uzbekistan's
agricultural potential, attracting foreign investment, implementing
joint projects and expanding the export geography of the country's
agricultural products.


The talks reflect Uzbekistan's broader efforts to attract
international investors to its agribusiness sector, promote
value-added agricultural production and diversify export markets
through partnerships with foreign companies.