Uzbekistan and Japan's JICA discussed expanding agricultural cooperation, attracting new financing and introducing advanced technologies as part of efforts to modernize Uzbekistan’s farming sector. This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, following a meeting between Uzbekistan’s Deputy Agriculture Minister Alisher Shukurov and representatives of a mission from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The sides reviewed prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation in agriculture, launching new projects and identifying priority areas for future engagement.
Particular attention was given to attracting new projects financed through Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans. The participants exchanged views on agricultural modernization, the introduction of advanced technologies and strengthening investment cooperation. The Uzbek side highlighted the country’s efforts to improve agricultural productivity, use water resources more efficiently, expand the adoption of modern agricultural technologies and increase the competitiveness of agricultural products.
The discussions also focused on opportunities for JICA-supported initiatives to contribute to the modernization of agricultural infrastructure and promote more efficient production practices. The cooperation comes as Uzbekistan seeks to attract international financing and technology to address key challenges facing its agricultural sector, including resource efficiency and the need to modernize production. Japanese expertise and financing could provide additional support for projects aimed at improving agricultural productivity and strengthening the sector’s technological base.
Following the meeting, the sides confirmed their readiness to continue developing mutually beneficial cooperation and jointly implement promising projects in Uzbekistan’s agricultural sector. Source: https://www.trend.az/casia/uzbekistan/4215870.html © 2026 Trend News Agency.
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