Uzbekistan discusses food security and climate cooperation with The Rockefeller Foundation
Uzbekistan has discussed potential cooperation with The Rockefeller Foundation on agriculture, food security and climate change resilience during a meeting in the United States between Agriculture Minister Ibrohim Abdurahmonov and the foundation’s president, Rajiv Shah.
Uzbekistan and The Rockefeller Foundation discuss food security and climate cooperation
The discussions were held during Abdurahmonov’s working visit to the United States. The two sides explored ways to broaden cooperation between the US and Uzbekistan, as well as with other Central Asian countries.
Rajiv Shah said he had heard positive feedback about Uzbekistan and voiced interest in building ties with countries across the region.
The talks centered on boosting food security, making more efficient use of natural resources, reducing the impact of climate change and bringing innovative solutions into agriculture.
After the meeting, Abdurahmonov invited Rajiv Shah to visit Uzbekistan for more detailed talks on possible areas of joint work.
Founded by John D. Rockefeller in 1913, The Rockefeller Foundation is a philanthropic organization active in areas such as health, food systems, energy and innovative financing. Rajiv Shah has headed the foundation since 2017.