BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 7. Uzbekistan and Iran discussed expanding cooperation in agriculture, including joint investment projects, agricultural technology and trade.
This was reflected in the statement by the Uzbek Ministry of Agriculture following talks between Agriculture Minister Ibrohim Abdurahmonov and Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Ali Eskandari.
The meeting focused on broadening bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector and identifying new areas for joint projects aimed at strengthening economic ties and improving food security.
"The parties expressed their readiness to continue practical cooperation in the agreed areas, emphasizing the importance of agricultural cooperation for strengthening economic relations and promoting innovative solutions," the ministry said in a statement.
The sides reviewed opportunities to cooperate in agricultural mechanization, agrarian science and innovation, as well as the introduction of modern farming equipment and advanced technologies in Uzbekistan.
The discussions also covered prospects for expanding Uzbekistan's exports of mineral fertilizers and legumes to Iran, alongside the implementation of joint investment projects in seed production, aquaculture and livestock breeding.
In addition, the two sides explored opportunities to organize training and practical programs for agricultural specialists, drawing on Iran's experience in the sector and promoting the adoption of modern agricultural technologies in Uzbekistan.
According to the ministry, the talks underscored both countries' interest in strengthening long-term cooperation through technology transfer, investment and knowledge exchange.
The meeting reflects Uzbekistan's broader efforts to diversify its agricultural partnerships, expand exports of agricultural products and inputs, and attract investment and advanced technologies to support the modernization of the country's agribusiness sector.
