TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, January 22. Uzbekistan
and Japan discussed the implementation of solar farm projects and
the deep processing of agricultural products in the Syrdarya
Region, Trend reports
via the regional administration.
The discussions were held during a meeting in Tokyo between a
delegation from the Sirdarya Region, led by regional governor
Erkinjon Turdimov, and representatives of Momiki Co. Ltd., Farmdo
Group, and Altai Trading.
The talks also focused on prospects for exporting legumes and
other agricultural products from Uzbekistan to the Japanese market,
as well as on cooperation in agricultural processing.
Following the meeting, the parties outlined concrete areas for
developing mutually beneficial cooperation, implementing joint
projects, and expanding export potential. It was noted that the
agreements reached would contribute to strengthening bilateral
economic ties between Uzbekistan and Japan.
Uzbekistan's legume sector is expanding, with significant
production of chickpeas, mung beans, lentils, and various beans,
often following wheat crops, enhancing food security and export
opportunities, particularly to Asia and the Middle East. Key trends
include rising chickpea production in drought-prone regions like
Samarkand and Kashkadarya, increasing mung bean exports to East
Asia, and diverse lentil varieties.
In 2024, grain and legume harvests reached 8.9 million tons.
Legumes ranked as Uzbekistan's 9th most exported product in 2023,
supported by government policies favoring their cultivation. Future
prospects focus on improving yields through better practices and
sustainability initiatives, essential for long-term growth amid
increasing domestic and global demand.
Over the past eight years, trade turnover between Uzbekistan and
Japan has doubled, while the number of Japanese enterprises
operating in Uzbekistan has increased tenfold
