TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, August 15. Minister of
Agriculture of Uzbekistan, Ibrohim Abdurahmonov, met with Ashikari
Motoyuki, Deputy Director of the Biofans and Biotechnology Center
at Nagoya University, Japan, to discuss the prospects for
strengthening bilateral agricultural cooperation, Trend reports.
During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the current
state of collaboration between Uzbekistan and Japan in the
agricultural sector, explored existing opportunities, and discussed
promising directions for future cooperation.
Motoyuki praised the unique taste and high quality of Uzbek
agricultural products, emphasizing that these attributes enhance
their competitiveness in international markets. He also underlined
the strategic importance of cooperation with Uzbekistan amid the
growing challenges posed by climate change.
Minister Abdurahmonov highlighted Uzbekistan’s focus on
agribiotechnology and scientific research. He presented ongoing
work at the Genomics and Bioinformatics Center, including the
development of new crop varieties and their adaptation to diverse
climatic conditions.
The discourse further encompassed innovative paradigms aimed at
cultivating robust rice phenotypes adept at thriving in saline
edaphic conditions and hydrologically challenged environments,
alongside tactical frameworks for their pragmatic deployment.
The convening is anticipated to enhance agrarian synergies between
the two nations and facilitate the inception of innovative
scientific and pragmatic initiatives.
The intergovernmental exchange dynamics between Uzbekistan and
Japan experienced a substantial uptick of 35 percent in the fiscal
year 2024. The comprehensive portfolio of initiatives with premier
Japanese enterprises and financial entities surpasses $12 billion,
while approximately 100 collaborative ventures and
organizations—including the Uzbek-Japanese Center—are effectively
functioning within Uzbekistan.
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