Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have discussed continuing joint projects and developing new initiatives in the agricultural sector.
The issue was discussed at a meeting between Uzbekistan’s Agriculture Minister Ibrahim Abdurakhmonov and FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu.
The sides exchanged views on prospects for cooperation and the implementation of ongoing projects aimed at developing agriculture.
Particular attention was given to Uzbekistan’s role in the region and the reforms being carried out in the country. Participants highlighted the emergence of a new generation of leaders addressing issues of international importance, as well as measures to support women and expand opportunities for them to realise their potential.
Masturakhon Sayfuddinova, head of the Kuva Anori agricultural company, was cited as an example of women’s achievements in the agricultural sector.
Her success was attributed to the conditions being created in the country, expanded opportunities and measures to support women. According to information presented at the meeting, Sayfuddinova was selected from hundreds of candidates and received high recognition.
The sides stressed the need to continue joint projects consistently.
They also expressed confidence that the ongoing reforms would provide a foundation for further transformation in Uzbekistan over the next decade.
