Uzbekistan and Abu Dhabi discussed cooperation in the agro-industrial complex
Ambassador of Uzbekistan Umid Shadiev held talks with ADAFSA. The parties agreed to establish a working group to develop supplies of Uzbek products to the UAE.
Uzbekistan and Abu Dhabi discussed cooperation in the agro-industrial complex
Uzbekistan and Abu Dhabi agreed to form a joint working group to develop cooperation in agriculture and food security, as well as to expand the supply of Uzbek products to the UAE market.
This decision was made at a meeting between Ambassador of Uzbekistan Umid Shadiev and the leadership of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA).
During the negotiations, the parties reviewed issues of attracting investment to the agro-industrial sector, developing deep processing of agricultural products, and increasing their exports to the United Arab Emirates.
The Uzbek side briefed the Emirati partners on reforms aimed at modernizing agriculture, creating modern agro-industrial clusters, and developing storage and processing infrastructure.
Special attention was paid to the implementation of international food quality and safety standards, increasing the production of export-oriented goods, and improving logistics.
During the meeting, promising investment projects were also presented, including the creation of a modern agro-industrial cluster, Surxon Agro.
The formed working group, featuring experts from ADAFSA and the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, will be tasked with identifying the types of Uzbek agricultural and food products in demand on the UAE market.
Its members will study potential supply volumes, requirements, and conditions for entering the Emirati market, as well as work out alternative transport and logistics routes.
In addition, with the assistance of ADAFSA, there are plans to organize a visit to Uzbekistan for a delegation of representatives of leading Emirati companies operating in the agro-industrial and food sectors.