Uzbekistan and FAO Agree to Continue Agricultural Projects

Uzbekistan and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) discussed continuing joint projects and developing initiatives in the agricultural sector. The talks took place at a meeting between Uzbek Minister of Agriculture Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov and FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu, reported UzDaily.

The sides exchanged views on prospects for cooperation and on implementing current projects aimed at developing agriculture. Participants also gave particular attention to Uzbekistan's role in the region and to the reforms under way in the country. They noted the emergence of a new generation of leaders who raise questions of international importance.

As an example of women's achievements in agriculture, the meeting highlighted the work of Masturakhon Saifuddinova, head of the agrofirm Kuva anori. According to information presented at the meeting, she was selected from hundreds of candidates and received high recognition. The parties stressed the need to consistently continue joint projects and expressed confidence that the reforms will form the basis for further transformation in Uzbekistan over the next decade.