Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have agreed to expand cooperation in agriculture, including the introduction of artificial intelligence, mechanisation and the use of drones.
These areas were discussed at a meeting between Uzbekistan’s Agriculture Minister Ibrahim Abdurakhmonov, IFAD Vice-President D. Brown and the organisation’s representative in Uzbekistan, T. A. Monem, during the minister’s visit to Italy to attend the World Food Forum. The government’s press service reported the meeting.
The sides reviewed the progress of agricultural reforms in Uzbekistan, as well as the implementation and prospects of the project “Effective Solutions for Agribusiness: High Income, Investment and Sustainability”.
The IFAD vice-president highlighted Uzbekistan’s role in ensuring food security and developing agriculture across the region. He also noted that the organisation’s only office in Central Asia is located in Tashkent.
Following the talks, the sides agreed to continue cooperation through grant-funded projects for 2026–2028.
Key priorities include introducing artificial intelligence technologies in agriculture, mechanising the sector and expanding the use of unmanned technologies.
The sides also agreed to continue joint projects aimed at developing Uzbekistan’s agricultural sector.
