ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, January 22. The Food
and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) praised
reforms in Turkmenistan’s agricultural sector and confirmed its
interest in expanding cooperation with the country,
Trend reports via the press service of the Turkmen
Government.
The issue was discussed during a meeting between President of
Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and FAO Director-General Qu
Dongyu on January 21.
President Berdimuhamedov emphasized that cooperation with the UN
and its specialized agencies, including FAO, is a key priority of
Turkmenistan’s foreign policy. The sides confirmed their readiness
to continue and expand cooperation.
Turkmenistan is implementing projects with FAO support aimed at
modernizing agriculture, improving land use, increasing
productivity, and introducing modern technologies. Initiatives are
also being carried out within the Green Climate Fund and the “One
Health” framework.
Turkmenistan became a member of the FAO in 1995. The
collaboration was reinforced as the country participated in
regional programs, with notable involvement in the initial phase of
the FAO-Türkiye Collaboration Programme (FTPP) from 2009 to 2015.
Initial collaboration concentrated on assisting the Turkmen
government in enhancing cotton production, mechanizing harvesting
processes, and providing technical help for agricultural and
environmental conservation.
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