Namangan Region of Uzbekistan explores agricultural cooperation opportunities with Italian group BF Group

The Food Safety Committee of Uzbekistan held a meeting with representatives from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and NEWMA PMC. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the implementation of a joint grant project aimed at improving the country's phytosanitary service, according to the committee's press service.

This project is scheduled for the period from 2023 to 2027 and includes improvements in plant quarantine control at border points, as well as strengthening the institutional and technical potential of Uzbekistan's national phytosanitary system.

One of the key aspects of the cooperation is the modernization of regional phytosanitary laboratories, including equipping them with modern analytical and testing equipment. The project also covers the updating of technical facilities at border control points and professional training for industry specialists.

These measures are designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of laboratory tests and enhance phytosanitary surveillance. During the meeting, participants reviewed the achieved results, the current progress of the work, and plans for subsequent stages of the project.

The parties also discussed expanding cooperation in the areas of food safety, veterinary services, and phytosanitary control, as well as applying international experience within joint initiatives.

As part of the partnership with KOICA, representatives of Uzbekistan participated in an international training program in South Korea from October 12 to 23, 2026. There, they studied methods for improving the plant quarantine system, modern approaches to phytosanitary control, and ways to practically apply the acquired knowledge.

The cooperation aims to enhance food safety, increase the export potential of Uzbekistan's agricultural products, and ensure compliance with international trade requirements. Furthermore, it contributes to the development of professional skills of specialists in this sector.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their interest in continuing cooperation, effectively implementing planned activities, and accelerating work on joint projects.

Representatives from Uzbekistan and the Chinese company Qingdao Wanlin Health and Wellness Industry Group held discussions on a potential investment project aimed at establishing facilities for agricultural product processing and finished food production in the Jizzakh region of Uzbekistan.

Project Discussion in Tashkent

The negotiations took place on October 28 at the Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan. The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister Ilzat Kasymov and the founder of Qingdao Wanlin, Li Yantao.

During the meeting, the parties examined possible conditions for implementing the proposed project, paying particular attention to the location of production facilities within a special industrial zone. Additionally, other areas of bilateral cooperation were discussed.

Specific details regarding the proposed investment project, such as the estimated investment cost, planned production capacity, and implementation timelines, were not disclosed.

The National Center for Knowledge and Innovation in Agriculture of Uzbekistan has agreed to develop a partnership with the Serbian company Kalem Voće Miladinović. The goal of this cooperation is to train specialists in the field of agriculture and implement modern technologies in fruit cultivation.

During the meeting, representatives of the center and the company discussed opportunities to gain experience from Serbia in cultivating fruit trees and developing nurseries. Special attention was paid to organizing practical seminars, training courses, and knowledge exchange programs for participants of the Institute for Advanced Training and Retraining of Agricultural Personnel.

The parties also considered the possibility of involving Serbian experts in educational programs and adapting international methodologies to the conditions of Uzbekistan. Furthermore, joint work on the professional development of agricultural sector workers is planned.

It is expected that this partnership will expand professional training opportunities, improve the practical skills of specialists, and accelerate the introduction of innovative approaches in agriculture. Establishing international ties in the field of agricultural education is seen as a way to improve workforce qualifications and promote modern farming methods.