Uzbekistan and Austria Strengthen Agricultural Cooperation and Technology Exchange

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture Alisher Shukurov held talks with a delegation led by Austria’s Deputy Minister of Finance Andreas Reichhardt.

The discussions focused on expanding cooperation across various areas of the agricultural sector, with particular emphasis on implementing innovative technologies and joint projects.

The meeting highlighted the importance of exchanging expertise in modern agrotechnologies, digital farming, water-saving solutions, and climate-resilient production methods.

Delegations also explored the development of horticulture and vegetable farming, increasing processing capacities, improving quality standards, and expanding the value chain.

As a result of the talks, Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Agriculture and the Austrian Agricultural Cluster (AAC) signed a five-year Memorandum of Cooperation. The agreement marks a new stage of strategic partnership and creates conditions for introducing advanced Austrian expertise into Uzbekistan’s agricultural sector.