BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 22. Uzbekistan’s
Ministry of Agriculture and Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture have
signed a protocol aimed at strengthening long-term cooperation in
the agricultural sector, following an Uzbek-Iranian agricultural
business forum in Tashkent on Sept. 21.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of
Agriculture of Uzbekistan.
The discussions focused on taking agricultural cooperation
between the two countries to a new level, developing existing ties
on a systematic basis and identifying priority areas for future
cooperation.
The two sides placed particular emphasis on preparing a
long-term cooperation program, implementing mutually beneficial
projects and expanding contacts between representatives of the two
countries’ business communities.
Uzbekistan’s Agriculture Minister Ibrohim Abdurahmonov said the
country attaches importance to expanding cooperation with Iranian
businesses and is ready to provide support within its authority for
their operations and new projects in Uzbekistan.
He also emphasized the importance of establishing regular and
open dialogue between the business communities of the two
countries.
Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said the business
forum provides an important platform for representatives of the two
countries to exchange experience, promote new initiatives and
expand practical cooperation.
The meeting concluded with the signing of a protocol between the
Uzbek and Iranian agriculture ministries. The sides also signed
several cooperation agreements covering a range of areas.
The agreements are expected to provide a framework for
developing longer-term agricultural ties, supporting joint projects
and strengthening direct contacts between businesses and government
institutions in Uzbekistan and Iran.
