Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and The Rockefeller Foundation have discussed prospects for cooperation in agriculture, food security and efforts to address the effects of climate change.
The talks took place in the United States during a working visit by Uzbekistan’s Agriculture Minister Ibrahim Abdurakhmonov, the Ministry of Agriculture’s press service reported.
At a meeting with the foundation’s president, Rajiv Shah, the sides explored opportunities to expand cooperation with Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries. Shah said he had received positive feedback about Uzbekistan and expressed interest in developing ties with countries across the region.
The discussions focused on food security, the efficient use of natural resources, climate change mitigation and the introduction of innovative solutions in the agricultural sector.
Following the meeting, Abdurakhmonov invited Shah to visit Uzbekistan for more detailed discussions on potential areas of joint work.
The Rockefeller Foundation is an international philanthropic organisation founded by John D. Rockefeller in 1913. It works in areas including health, food systems, energy and innovative finance. Shah has led the foundation since 2017.
