BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 7. Today, Uzbekistan
and African cotton-producing countries discussed expanding
agricultural cooperation, exchanging expertise and developing joint
projects during a meeting between Uzbek Agriculture Minister
Ibrohim Abdurahmonov and C4+1 coordinator Angelo Dan in
Tashkent.
This was reflected in the statement by the Uzbek Ministry of
Agriculture, following a meeting held on the sidelines of events
marking World Cotton Day and an international forum on food
security in landlocked developing countries.
The sides explored opportunities to strengthen ties between
Uzbekistan and African countries, with discussions covering cotton
production, food security, modern agricultural technologies and
seed production. They also considered opportunities to increase the
cultivation, processing and export of agricultural products to
international markets.
Moreover, the participants discussed ways to advance the C4+1
mechanism by expanding the exchange of scientific research,
innovative technologies and best practices among cotton-producing
countries. Particular attention was given to strengthening links
between agricultural specialists and researchers and developing
joint initiatives.
In addition, the meeting covered plans to establish and develop
ties between Benin International University of Agriculture and
Tashkent State Agrarian University, creating opportunities for
academic and professional exchanges.
The C4+1 mechanism brings together four African cotton-producing
countries — Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali. Côte d’Ivoire later
joined the format.
The sides agreed to maintain regular engagement and identify new
practical initiatives in agriculture, while making greater use of
existing opportunities for collaboration.
