Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Accelerate Agricultural Projects as International Cooperation Expands
Economy
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan have agreed to accelerate the implementation of joint agricultural projects. The talks were held on the sidelines of the first International Food Industry Forum “Tajikistan–2026” in Dushanbe, which brought together more than 500 participants from 15 countries.
Jamshidjon Abduzuhurov, Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, met with Bakhromjon Rajab Ahmadzoda, Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Tajikistan. The two sides reviewed the current status of joint projects in cotton production, grain farming and other areas of agriculture.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to accelerate ongoing projects, coordinate their implementation and strengthen direct working contacts between the responsible organizations of the two countries. Abduzuhurov also presented information on the development of agricultural processing, agrologistics and modern packaging infrastructure in Uzbekistan, as well as efforts to attract investment to the sector.
Uzbek companies Citric.Uz, Eurosnab, Plast Tech Solution (Food Pack), Asia Pack and Star Cup participated in UPAK EXPO 2026, held alongside the forum. More than 50 companies from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Russia and Türkiye took part in the exhibition.
The forum also served as a platform for Tajikistan to expand cooperation with other international partners. Discussions with Iran focused on expanding trade and industrial ties, joint industrial investment and food production. Ali-Asgar Tohmasbi, Governor of Iran’s Golestan Province, presented the region’s potential in food processing, packaging and value-added production.
Russia, meanwhile, plans to increase its trade turnover with Tajikistan 2.5-fold by 2030. Alexander Rybas, Russia’s Trade Representative in Tajikistan, highlighted the prospects for expanding supplies of Tajik vegetables, fruits and berries to the Russian market. According to Tajik statistics, trade between the two countries reached $1.316 billion in the first half of 2026, up 22.9% year on year.
Separate agreements were also reached between Tajik enterprises and representatives of Belarusian businesses on the supply of dairy and other food products, medical equipment and business automation solutions. The discussions included supplies of milk powder and butter.
The forum programme included an investment session, B2B negotiations, technology presentations and the signing of cooperation agreements. For Uzbekistan, the key outcome was the advancement of joint agricultural projects with Tajikistan and the strengthening of bilateral practical cooperation amid the expansion of Tajikistan’s international economic partnerships.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to accelerate ongoing projects, coordinate their implementation and strengthen direct working contacts between the responsible organizations of the two countries. Abduzuhurov also presented information on the development of agricultural processing, agrologistics and modern packaging infrastructure in Uzbekistan, as well as efforts to attract investment to the sector.
Uzbek companies Citric.Uz, Eurosnab, Plast Tech Solution (Food Pack), Asia Pack and Star Cup participated in UPAK EXPO 2026, held alongside the forum. More than 50 companies from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Russia and Türkiye took part in the exhibition.
The forum also served as a platform for Tajikistan to expand cooperation with other international partners. Discussions with Iran focused on expanding trade and industrial ties, joint industrial investment and food production. Ali-Asgar Tohmasbi, Governor of Iran’s Golestan Province, presented the region’s potential in food processing, packaging and value-added production.
Russia, meanwhile, plans to increase its trade turnover with Tajikistan 2.5-fold by 2030. Alexander Rybas, Russia’s Trade Representative in Tajikistan, highlighted the prospects for expanding supplies of Tajik vegetables, fruits and berries to the Russian market. According to Tajik statistics, trade between the two countries reached $1.316 billion in the first half of 2026, up 22.9% year on year.
Separate agreements were also reached between Tajik enterprises and representatives of Belarusian businesses on the supply of dairy and other food products, medical equipment and business automation solutions. The discussions included supplies of milk powder and butter.
The forum programme included an investment session, B2B negotiations, technology presentations and the signing of cooperation agreements. For Uzbekistan, the key outcome was the advancement of joint agricultural projects with Tajikistan and the strengthening of bilateral practical cooperation amid the expansion of Tajikistan’s international economic partnerships.
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