BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 29. Uzbekistan and
Türkiye discussed new joint projects in agriculture, including
livestock, seed production, drought-resistant crops, and
agricultural trade, at a meeting between Agriculture Minister
Ibrohim Abdurahmonov and Türkiye’s Agriculture and Forestry
Minister İbrahim Yumaklı on Sept. 28.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of
Agriculture of Uzbekistan.
According to the Ministry, the meeting reviewed the current
state of bilateral agricultural cooperation, existing
opportunities, and projects planned for implementation.
The sides placed particular emphasis on strengthening
agricultural ties and organizing the next meeting of the working
group on developing agricultural cooperation between Uzbekistan and
Türkiye.
“We see significant potential for expanding practical
cooperation in agriculture, particularly in livestock, seed
production, climate-resilient crops and agricultural trade,” the
ministry said.
Additionally, the officials discussed developing livestock
production and feed resources, expanding cooperation in seed
production and developing crop varieties resistant to drought.
Another focus was increasing the number of businesses involved
in the mutual export and import of agricultural products between
the two countries. The sides also exchanged views on developing
fisheries and strengthening cooperation in agricultural science and
research.
The Turkish delegation, led by Yumakli, also visited Tashkent
State Agrarian University accompanied by Abdurahmonov. The
delegation reviewed educational facilities, modern infrastructure,
and programs aimed at training young specialists for the
agricultural sector.
The visit provides an additional platform for Uzbekistan and
Türkiye to expand cooperation across agricultural production,
trade, research, and human capital development, while identifying
practical areas for new joint projects.
