Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and Russia are considering new cooperation projects in the agribusiness sector, including the localization of dairy and confectionery production, as well as the supply of breeding cattle and grain.
On 11 September in Moscow, Davron Vakhabov, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, met with Ali Uzdenov, chairman of the board of directors of the STEP agroholding. The sides discussed prospects for joint projects in Uzbekistan's agribusiness sector.
One proposal involved supplying Uzbekistan annually with 7,000 head of Holstein breeding cattle, followed by the distribution of the animals among families in mahallas across the country's regions. The breed is noted for its high productivity, with some animals reportedly capable of producing more than 40 liters of milk per day.
The initiative is expected to support the development of family businesses, create stable sources of income for the population and help families move out of poverty.
The participants also discussed the possibility of supplying 500,000 tonnes of Russian wheat to Uzbekistan via the Caspian Sea. The proposed deliveries are linked to Russia's high grain harvest this year.
As part of the discussions, the sides considered establishing the relevant logistics routes using the ports of Astrakhan and Makhachkala.
Following the talks, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan and STEP agreed to continue cooperation in the outlined areas and develop specific mechanisms for implementing joint projects.
