Uzbekistan and Afghanistan Discuss Meat Exports and New Agro-Projects

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Sadrazam Usmani, held a meeting with Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock of Uzbekistan, Jamshid Abduzokirov, and his accompanying delegation.

During the talks, the parties discussed expanding meat supplies to Uzbekistan, establishing orchards in the Andkhoy district of Faryab province, and cooperation in the production of high-quality seeds. Mawlawi Sadrazam Usmani emphasized the historical ties between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan and expressed interest in further strengthening bilateral economic partnership.

He noted that Afghanistan’s private sector has sufficient capacity for meat production and export and proposed establishing large modern farms in the country to ensure a stable and organized export process.

Jamshid Abduzokirov reported that trade turnover between the two countries has grown from US$410 million to US$610 million in recent years. He stressed Uzbekistan’s intention to expand cooperation across various sectors of agriculture and noted that the visit focused on meat procurement, orchard development in Faryab province, and collaboration in seed production.

Afghanistan’s ministry added that, with the support of local and foreign investors, favorable conditions will be created for investment in multiple agricultural areas.

Earlier, the two sides signed a memorandum of cooperation.