BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 24. Uzbekistan and Tajikistan are expanding agricultural cooperation through practical projects in cotton and grain production, food processing, agrologistics and exports.
This was reflected in a statement by the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, following the participation of Uzbekistan’s Deputy Agriculture Minister, J. Abduzuhurov, in the Food Industry Forum and the UPAK EXPO-2026 international exhibition in Tajikistan.
At the forum’s opening ceremony and plenary session, Abduzuhurov outlined Uzbekistan’s efforts to develop agricultural processing, modern agrologistics and packaging infrastructure, as well as attract investment to the sector.
The discussions focused on processing and exporting agricultural products, ensuring food security and expanding international cooperation.
As part of the visit, Abduzuhurov met with Bahromjon Rajab Ahmadzoda, Tajikistan’s deputy agriculture minister, to review the progress of joint projects in cotton production, grain farming and other agricultural areas.
The sides agreed to accelerate the implementation of existing projects, improve coordination and strengthen direct working contacts between relevant organizations in the two countries.
"Strengthening direct working contacts between the responsible organizations will help accelerate the implementation of joint agricultural projects and improve coordination between the two sides," the Uzbek Agriculture Ministry said.
Abduzuhurov also visited UPAK EXPO-2026, where Uzbek companies including CITRIC.UZ, EUROSNAB, PLAST TECH SOLUTION (FOOD PACK), ASIA PACK and STAR CUP presented their products.
The visit is expected to support the expansion of Uzbekistan-Tajikistan cooperation in agriculture, food processing, agricultural exports and related industries, with a focus on practical projects and closer business ties.
