TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, January 16. Uzbekistan
and Pakistan have agreed to develop and sign a memorandum of
understanding to advance research and innovation cooperation in the
agricultural sector, Trend reports via the Uzbek Ministry of
Agriculture.


The agreement was reached during a meeting between Uzbekistan’s
Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Jamshid Abduzukhurov, and Syed
Murtaza Hassan Andrabi, Chairman of the Pakistan Agricultural
Research Council (PARC), held as part of the Uzbek delegation’s
visit to Pakistan.


The discussions centered on the integration of scientific
research and innovative methodologies within agriculture,
emphasizing the practical application of advanced technologies and
best practices.


The Uzbek delegation reviewed the operations of Pakistan’s
National Agricultural Research Center, which included an array of
initiatives such as breeding programs, aeroponic seed potato
production, olive cultivation projects, livestock research
facilities, plant genetic resource studies, food technology
advancements, and pest control research. The center’s
state-of-the-art laboratories were lauded as a prime example of
effective collaboration between science and industry.







Particular focus was given to expanding cooperation in seed
production and breeding, the exchange of genetic resources, the
implementation of joint research initiatives, and the training of
agricultural specialists.


Livestock cooperation was also identified as a key area for
development. The parties agreed to facilitate the exchange of
expertise concerning high-productivity goat breeds, which achieve
milk yields of up to 10 liters per day and live weight gains of up
to 80 kilograms, with an emphasis on adapting these breeds to
Uzbekistan’s climatic conditions.


In parallel, Uzbekistan's trade turnover with Pakistan reached
$434.4 million from January through November 2025, marking a 16.9%
increase compared to the same period in 2024 ($371.5 million). When
compared to the period from January to November 2023, which saw a
turnover of $356.0 million, the figure reflects a 22.0% growth,
underscoring the sustained expansion of economic relations between
the two countries.