During the visit, meetings were held at the political and business levels. The main goal is to strengthen and actively develop bilateral trade and economic cooperation based on the agro-industrial potential of both countries.
Three documents were signed at official meetings at the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan following the results of bilateral negotiations:
- Roadmap for expanding strategic partnership in the agro-industrial sector;
- Final protocol of the third meeting of the joint Uzbek-Turkish working group in the field of agriculture;
- Protocol of Intent between the agricultural ministries of the two countries on cooperation in the field of agricultural research and development.
The delegation included the General Directors of the Main Department of International Relations (ABDGM) Chaglayan Ozjan Aylin, the Main Department of Agricultural Enterprises Development (TIGEM) Kyzhabay Sait, the Main Forestry Department (OGM) Karazhabey Bekir and others.
Within the framework of the meeting, an Uzbek-Turkish business forum was held in the capital under the leadership of Uzbek Minister of Agriculture Jamshid Khodjayev, from the Turkish side - Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Bekir Pakdemirli.
Key objectives of the Business Forum:
- establishment of new trade and economic ties between the business circles of Turkey and Uzbekistan;
- elaboration of joint projects in the field of seed production, intensive horticulture and greenhouses;
- signing of bilateral trade agreements between businessmen of both countries.
The business forum and other bilateral events, mainly devoted to the development of agricultural cooperation, were attended by representatives of government organizations and business circles of Turkey and Uzbekistan.
"Starting from 2019 until today, the potential of our agriculture has allowed US to attract about 401 million US dollars of Turkish investments for the implementation of 66 projects. To date, 42 projects have been fully launched. More than 80 types of agricultural products, in addition to cotton and grain, were evaluated in terms of exports. The other day we talked with Turkish entrepreneurs, talked about barriers, obstacles, exchanged proposals. Of course, we will work on solving problems and implementing interesting proposals. The creation of communication platforms at various levels in the formats state-business, business-business is one of the key tools for a better understanding of the needs of the parties, attracting investment and new technologies, which, ultimately, should lead to social and economic development," Jamshid Khodjayev said.
