Not extra-long staple cotton, but meat: Uzbekistan and Egypt discussed cooperation in livestock farming
Uzbekistan and Egypt intend to expand cooperation in livestock farming, veterinary medicine, and the development of meat and dairy production. These issues were discussed at a recent meeting between representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan and an Egyptian delegation led by Adel Abdelazim Abdulyazed El-Ahedar, President of the Egyptian Agricultural Research Center. Following the meeting, the parties signed a memorandum of cooperation, the press service of the Ministry of Economy and Finance reported. Special attention […]
Not Extra-Long-Staple Cotton, but Meat: Uzbekistan and Egypt Discuss Cooperation in Livestock Farming
Uzbekistan and Egypt plan to increase cooperation in livestock farming, veterinary medicine, as well as in the development of meat and dairy production. These topics were raised during a recent meeting between representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan and an Egyptian delegation led by the President of the Egyptian Agricultural Research Center, Adel Abdelazim Abdelyazed El-Ahedar. Following the talks, the parties signed a memorandum of cooperation, the press service of the Ministry of Economy and Finance reported.
The participants placed special emphasis on increasing the productivity of livestock farms, improving the quality of meat and dairy products, and developing sheep farming. In addition, steps to increase animal reproduction, prevent veterinary diseases, and supply farms with essential medicines were discussed.
The parties also considered opportunities for exchanging scientific and practical experience, strengthening ties between research institutions, and cooperating on food security, water resources management, and environmental protection.
A separate topic was the expansion of pasturelands in the Kashkadarya region and bringing unused lands into agricultural use.
The Egyptian delegation was also introduced to the activities of UzAgroStar Holding, its current projects, and plans. Meeting participants discussed the prospects for implementing joint initiatives in various areas of agriculture.