Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Ferghana Region and the South Korean city of Nonsan intend to expand practical cooperation in agriculture, agrotechnologies, food processing and innovation, the administration of Ferghana Region said.
Ferghana Region Governor Khayrullo Bozorov held a meeting with Nonsan Mayor Baek Seong-hyeon of Chungcheongnam-do Province.
The sides discussed strengthening economic ties, exchanging experience and implementing joint projects.
Particular attention was paid to Nonsan’s experience, where agriculture and industry are developing through the use of modern technologies. The city is known in South Korea for strawberry production and uses an integrated approach that includes growing agricultural products, introducing agrotechnologies, processing, creating added value and promoting finished products.
In 2027, Nonsan will host the Nonsan World Strawberry Industry Expo. Participants in the meeting noted that the city’s experience is of significant interest to Ferghana Region.
The sides considered the possibility of combining Ferghana Region’s agricultural potential with Nonsan’s technologies, developing deep processing of fruit and vegetable products, and introducing modern greenhouse and intensive cultivation methods.
One of the proposals was to establish a modern center in Ferghana Region for growing planting material and developing intensive agriculture based on Nonsan’s experience in strawberry production.
The sides also discussed specialist training. In particular, it was proposed to send young specialists from Ferghana for short-term internships in Nonsan and invite Korean experts to the region.
The sides also considered launching joint programs between universities and research centers.
Nonsan’s experience is not limited to agriculture. The city is implementing an approach that combines the economy, agricultural sector and tourism. Under its new economic strategy, the city is also developing the defense industry, artificial intelligence, and research and development (R&D).
Khayrullo Bozorov spoke about the conditions created for investors in Ferghana Region, ongoing projects in industry and agriculture, as well as measures to attract modern technologies.
Following the meeting, the sides emphasized the need to expand direct contacts between entrepreneurs and specialized organizations from the two regions, organize mutual visits, and move from promising initiatives to concrete projects.
The sides agreed to develop a roadmap and consistently advance practical cooperation.
