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KABUL — In a significant step toward enhancing regional collaboration, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in the agriculture sector following high-level talks in Tashkent last week.
Afghanistan’s Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Attaullah Omari, led a senior delegation to Uzbekistan, where he met with Uzbek Agriculture Minister Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov to discuss pressing agricultural challenges and joint development opportunities.
According to a statement issued by the Afghan ministry, the visit focused on addressing climate-related threats to the Amu Darya River basin and strengthening cooperation across various sectors including irrigation systems, livestock management, food security, and agricultural innovation.
“Afghanistan is committed to providing all necessary facilities to foreign investors, especially our Uzbek partners,” said Omari. He also called for increased exchange of agricultural technologies and expertise, emphasizing Afghanistan’s urgent need to boost food production amid current economic and environmental pressures.
Abdurakhmonov reiterated Uzbekistan’s commitment to supporting Afghan agriculture, stating, “Uzbekistan stands ready to supply improved seeds to Afghan farmers and to purchase Afghan agricultural products, including cotton, rice, fruits, and vegetables, after harvest.”
The talks also explored joint initiatives for capacity building and technical training, with both ministers agreeing to foster a long-term partnership aimed at achieving regional food security and agricultural sustainability.
The announcement marks a new chapter in Afghanistan-Uzbekistan relations and signals broader efforts to stabilize and grow Afghanistan’s rural economy through strategic regional alliances.
