BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 27. Uzbekistan and
Egypt have signed a memorandum of cooperation to advance joint
projects in agriculture, livestock farming and veterinary medicine
on October 24 in Tashkent.
According to Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, the
memorandum was signed following a meeting between representatives
of the Uzbek ministry and an Egyptian delegation led by Adel
Abdelazim Abdulyazed Elakhedar, president of Egypt’s Agricultural
Research Centre.
The talks focused on strengthening cooperation between
agricultural research institutions, implementing joint initiatives
and introducing best practices in agricultural production. The
sides also explored opportunities to exchange expertise in food
security, water resource management and environmental
protection.
Particular attention was given to improving livestock farming,
raising the quality of dairy and meat products, and developing
sheep breeding. The discussions covered ways to improve animal
reproduction rates and productivity, prevent veterinary diseases,
and explore opportunities to supply veterinary medicines.
Moreover, the parties considered proposals to expand pastureland
in Uzbekistan’s Kashkadarya region and bring unused land into
agricultural production.
During the meeting, Uzbek representatives presented the ongoing
activities, current projects, and plans of UzAgroStar Holding. The
sides discussed potential mutually beneficial initiatives across
various agricultural subsectors.
The memorandum establishes a framework for further cooperation,
with a focus on agricultural research, livestock productivity,
veterinary services, and the more efficient use of land and water
resources.
