FAO and Uzbekistan Deepen Cooperation on Food Security and Agricultural Development

On October 6, 2026, Food and Agriculture Organization Director-General Qu Dongyu met with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The meeting focused on deepening cooperation between the two sides regarding food security and agricultural development. The leaders reviewed the successful implementation of practical cooperation in recent years and discussed a new five-year partnership program. Currently, 27 joint projects are in the active implementation phase, and Uzbekistan was elected to the FAO Council for 2028–2029.

The discussions centered on developing a pipeline of joint initiatives, including those focused on digitalization and artificial intelligence in agriculture. The partnership aims to enhance knowledge exchange and specialist training within the region. The leaders also noted the upcoming opening of an Agro-Innovation Hub in Tashkent.