BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 19. Uzbekistan and
China discussed expanding cooperation in agriculture, including
seed production, breeding and processing, as the two countries seek
to advance joint projects and introduce modern technologies in the
sector.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of
Agriculture of Uzbekistan, following a meeting between Uzbekistan’s
Ministry of Agriculture and a delegation of Chinese agricultural
companies led by Wang Hongxiang, secretary-general of the China
Association for International Agricultural Exchange.
The sides discussed ways to further expand bilateral
agricultural ties, implement promising projects and identify new
areas of mutually beneficial cooperation.
Particular attention was given to seed breeding, production and
processing. The participants exchanged views on studying existing
experience, introducing modern technologies and applying advanced
agricultural developments in Uzbekistan.
The development of corn seed production and strengthening
Uzbekistan’s domestic seed-production capacity were also among the
key topics.
As an initial step, the sides discussed launching a pilot
project on 100 hectares. If successful, the project could
subsequently be expanded through broader cooperation with local
farms, according to the Uzbek Agriculture Ministry.
The discussions also focused on opportunities to launch new
projects and joint initiatives, expand the use of innovative
solutions in agricultural production and strengthen scientific and
practical cooperation between Uzbek and Chinese institutions and
companies.
“Uzbekistan-China multifaceted cooperation is developing
consistently, with agricultural cooperation in particular entering
a new stage,” representatives of Uzbekistan’s Agriculture Ministry
said during the meeting.
The growing focus on seed production could support efforts to
strengthen Uzbekistan’s domestic agricultural inputs and improve
access to modern breeding technologies. Cooperation with Chinese
companies could also create opportunities for technology transfer
and the development of local production capacity.
The meeting concluded with the sides agreeing to strengthen
bilateral cooperation, jointly implement promising projects and
identify specific areas for further collaboration.
The talks are part of broader efforts by Uzbekistan and China to
deepen economic and technological cooperation, including in
agriculture, where both sides see potential for greater investment,
innovation and production partnerships.
