As a result of the reforms, Uzbekistan ranked 30th out of more than 100 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) in 2020, an increase of 20 points compared to 2017 (when it was ranked 50th).
A continuous system is being created in Uzbekistan from the construction of vineyards on an area of 156 thousand hectares (of which 50 thousand hectares in 2021) in specialized areas to the delivery of finished products to the consumer.
The Presidential resolution "On additional measures for the effective use of pastures available in the republic, support for the processing of silk and wool" was adopted.
Deputy Hokim of Uzbekistan’s Syrdarya region Doniyor Madirimov has met with Myung Sung Placon Co., Ltd. representatives, in the city of Gulistan.
Uzbekistan has exported more than 2180 tons of nuts worth $12.2 million in 9 months.
Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Saudi Arabia Ulugbek Maksudov has met with the CEO of Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC) Sulaiman Al Rumaih to discuss issues of attracting foreign investment in the agricultural sector of Uzbekistan.
Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the Netherlands Dilyor Khakimov held virtual talks with the leadership of ANTE B.V. company.
On August 4 this year, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Gilbert Houngboand and Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Investments and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sardor Umurzakov signed a financing agreement in the amount of $47 million within the framework of the 2nd phase of the project “Diversification and Modernization of Agriculture”, via videoconference.
The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the United States Javlon Vakhabov held negotiations with the Vice President of the American company Valmont Industries Joshua Dixon, during which the parties discussed promising areas of cooperation in the development of irrigation systems in the domestic agricultural sector. During the meeting, the Ambassador of Uzbekistan informed in detail about the priority areas of the adopted strategy for the Development of Agriculture of Uzbekistan for 2020-2030, which include tasks from ensuring food security of the population and creating a favorable agribusiness climate and value chains to rational use of natural resources, and environmental protection.
The 111th session of the International Olive Council (IOC), chaired by Georgia, has taken place via videoconference.
