Uzbek-Mongolian agreements: a large-scale program in the agricultural sector

    Agriculture 21 July 2025 886

    Resolution of the President of Uzbekistan dated 07/17/2025 No. PP-225 "On measures to implement agreements in the agricultural and food sectors reached during a high-level visit to Mongolia" was adopted.

    The document provides for a comprehensive approach to the development of cooperation between the two countries for 2025-2026, with an emphasis on expanding livestock production, processing wool and cashmere, increasing exports and joint educational initiatives.

    The main directions of the program

    Import and breeding of livestock:

    A target has been set: bringing the number of small cattle from Mongolia to 1 million by 2029.;

    the mechanism of state support is approved: 50% compensation of transportation costs for air transportation, deferred VAT, preferential loans for 5 years at a rate of 10% per annum;

    Guarantees have been introduced for reduced collateral requirements for lending.

    Development of wool processing and production of finished products:

    By the end of 2025, fine wool and cashmere will be centrally imported for the needs of the textile industry.;

    By the end of 2026, it is planned to create a new wool processing plant with the training of domestic specialists in Mongolia.

    Export and product promotion:

    Uzbekistan plans to increase exports of fruits, vegetables and food products to Mongolia by 10 times;

    Fairs "Products of Uzbekistan" will be organized in large shopping centers of Ulaanbaatar and a joint trading house will be opened.

    Joint agricultural projects:

    An intensive orchard on 15 hectares will be created in Mongolia using Uzbek frost-resistant seedlings and drip irrigation technologies.;

    The program is implemented at the expense of the State Trust Fund for the Development of the Agro-industry.

    The document approved the "Roadmap" of events for 2025-2026.

    The document was published in the National Database of Legislation and entered into force on 07/19/2025, Norma reports.