Uzbekistan’s Agriculture Minister Discusses Green Economy Integration with EBRD

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan’s Minister of Agriculture, Ibokhim Abdurakhmonov, held an open video conference with Gianpiero Nassi, Managing Director of the Climate Strategy and Delivery Department at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

The meeting focused on the effectiveness of ongoing joint projects and the prospects for introducing green economy principles into the country’s agricultural sector.

Special attention was given to the Uzbekistan Agri-Food Investment Platform (UzAFIP), developed with the support of the EBRD.

The initiative is designed to strengthen cooperation between agricultural project developers, equipment suppliers, commercial banks, investors, and international financial institutions. It provides technical assistance, introduces sustainable development standards, and offers access to innovative financial instruments for enterprises of all sizes. The platform also expands opportunities for participation in carbon markets and co-financing.

The main goal of the initiative is to enhance the resilience and competitiveness of the agri-food sector, create additional green value, and accelerate decarbonization across industries.

Gianpiero Nassi emphasized the importance of Uzbekistan’s large-scale agricultural reforms, highlighting them as a key driver of sectoral development.

Both sides agreed on the next steps to ensure the accelerated and effective implementation of the project, which aims not only to secure sustainable growth in agriculture but also to strengthen Uzbekistan’s adaptability to international market demands and solidify its position as a regional leader in the green economy.