BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 7. Uzbekistan and
Algeria have discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in
agriculture, with a focus on boosting trade in agricultural
products, attracting investment, and launching joint projects.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of
Agriculture of Uzbekistan following a meeting between Uzbekistan's
Minister of Agriculture Ibrohim Abdurahmonov and Algeria's
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Uzbekistan, Jamila
Achour.
The two sides reviewed opportunities to strengthen cooperation
across the agricultural sector, including the implementation of
joint initiatives and the promotion of investment in
agribusiness.
Particular attention was given to increasing bilateral trade in
fruit, vegetables, and food products, expanding export-import
relations, and strengthening commercial ties between the two
countries' agricultural markets.
The officials also explored cooperation in horse breeding and
fisheries, including the exchange of expertise, the introduction of
modern technologies, and the implementation of joint investment
projects.
"The expansion of cooperation in these areas could give new
momentum to the development of the agricultural sectors of both
countries," the participants said during the meeting.
The talks underscored the growing interest of both countries in
diversifying agricultural partnerships and enhancing food trade
through closer bilateral engagement.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Uzbekistan and Algeria
reaffirmed their readiness to continue expanding agricultural
cooperation, support mutually beneficial initiatives, and advance
promising joint projects to the implementation stage.
