Regional cooperation in agriculture and water management

From November 2 to 7, Uzbekistan hosted an international program on sustainable agricultural and water management, bringing together 30 specialists from Central Asia and Azerbaijan.

The special international training and study program, titled “Sustainable management and efficiency in agriculture and water management”, was held in Tashkent, Tashkent region and Samarkand region. It was organized by the Agency for Governance Efficiency under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Water Resources and Agrobank. The program brought together 30 officials and specialists working in agriculture and water management from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.

Over six days, the international participants visited leading enterprises, laboratories and research centers in the sector, engaging in practical discussions with specialists.

During the program, participants received detailed information on Uzbekistan’s efforts and achievements in developing the agricultural sector through a cluster-based approach, improving production efficiency and building value chains. A presentation also covered measures to promote the widespread adoption of water-saving technologies, modernize existing irrigation infrastructure, and ensure the efficient use of every drop of water.

On November 7, the program’s final working day, the focus shifted to reforms in agricultural education, research capacity, and training qualified professionals to meet modern requirements.

Sanjar Toshpulatov, photos by Alimurod Mamadaminov, UzA