Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and Spain have discussed prospects for expanding agricultural cooperation, introducing Spanish agricultural technologies and implementing joint projects.
The talks took place in Antalya on the sidelines of the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) between Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture Alisher Shukurov and Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Luis Planas Puchades, the press service of Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Agriculture reported.
The parties reviewed the current state of bilateral cooperation and opportunities to further develop trade and economic ties. Particular attention was paid to the results of the Uzbek-Spanish business forum recently held in Tashkent and the practical implementation of agreements reached there.
Potential areas of cooperation included applying Spanish expertise in agricultural technologies, greenhouse farming, seed production, water resource management and agricultural logistics. The participants also discussed expanding the cultivation of promising Spanish grape varieties in Uzbekistan and developing scientific and practical cooperation in this area.
The possibility of holding an international forum in the “Central Asia–Azerbaijan–Spain” format in spring 2027 was also discussed. The event could include a meeting of ministers and a business forum.
Following the talks, the parties agreed to continue dialogue on implementing the agreements reached in Tashkent, developing new investment projects and expanding cooperation in agriculture.
