BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 21. Uzbekistan and
U.S.-based Valmont Industries have discussed expanding the use of
mechanized irrigation systems and water-saving technologies in
Uzbekistan’s agricultural sector during a meeting in Samarkand on
October 19.
This was reflected in the statement by the Uzbekistan Ministry
of Agriculture, following a meeting between Nuriddin Qushnazarov,
an adviser to Uzbekistan’s agriculture minister, and Sergey
Stefanov, Valmont Industries’ commercial director for the
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries and Türkiye, and
company representative Saidibrohim Eshkhujayev.
The meeting took place during the official visit to Uzbekistan
by a U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The discussions focused on mechanizing irrigation, introducing
water-efficient technologies and improving the management of water
resources.
In addition, the sides reviewed opportunities to expand
mechanized irrigation systems across Uzbekistan’s regions,
modernize existing infrastructure and implement joint projects.
The proposed cooperation is aimed at introducing advanced
agricultural technologies, improving irrigation efficiency and
strengthening practical business ties between Uzbekistan and the
United States. No specific agreements, investment amounts or
project timelines were disclosed.
Valmont Industries is a U.S.-based manufacturer of agricultural
irrigation systems and infrastructure products, founded in 1946 and
headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The company operates in more than
100 countries and reported approximately $4.1 billion in sales in
2025. Through its Valley brand, Valmont supplies mechanized
irrigation equipment and precision agriculture technologies
designed to improve irrigation management and water-use
efficiency.
