TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, February 13. Uzbekistan
and Iran discussed expanding cooperation in agriculture and the
food sector, Trend
reports via the Uzbek Ministry of Agriculture.
The issue was addressed during a meeting between Uzbekistan’s
Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Jamshiddjon Abduzukhurov, and Hadi
Sharifian, CEO of Iran’s SIRANG company.
The discussions focused on identifying avenues for new
investment initiatives and the integration of modern agricultural
technologies. Special emphasis was placed on the potential
applications of agro-drones, the development of agricultural
machinery production, the training of highly qualified specialists,
and the enhancement of scientific and practical cooperation.
The parties also engaged in dialogue concerning the advancement
of collaboration in the phytosanitary and veterinary sectors,
expanding export capacities, and fostering increased trade in
agricultural products.
Moreover, it was underscored that the expansion of innovative,
investment-driven initiatives in agriculture would play a crucial
role in fortifying the economic relationship between Uzbekistan and
Iran.
In parallel, trade turnover between the two nations reached
$578.9 million in 2025, reflecting a 16.5% increase from the
previous year's figure of $497.1 million.
