Uzbekistan Expands Agricultural Partnership with Mongolia
Uzbekistan
On July 18, 2025, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a resolution to implement agreements reached during his official state visit to Mongolia on June 24–25. The document outlines ambitious plans in the agricultural and food sectors, aiming to deepen cooperation between the two countries.
As part of the agreements, Uzbekistan will import 100,000 head of small livestock from Mongolia, with the goal of increasing the herd to one million by 2029. The animals will be bred and adapted to local conditions through selective breeding. Farmers will benefit from state support, including 50% compensation for air transport costs, deferred VAT payments, and concessional loans for up to five years.
A major focus is placed on the processing of wool and cashmere. By the end of 2025, raw materials will be imported from Mongolia, and by 2026, production of blended yarns and fabrics will begin in Uzbek textile factories. A joint venture will also be established in Mongolia with participation of Uzbek specialists.
Uzbekistan’s agricultural and food exports to Mongolia are set to increase tenfold, supported by the organization of trade fairs, the opening of a trade house, and the installation of product stands in major shopping centers in Ulaanbaatar. In return, Uzbekistan will supply Mongolia with frost-resistant fruit tree seedlings and drip irrigation technologies to establish a modern intensive orchard.
The agreements also include academic cooperation: starting from the 2026/2027 academic year, Tashkent State Agrarian University and the Mongolian University of Life Sciences will launch joint master's programs.
Responsibility for the implementation of the decree is assigned to relevant ministries and regional authorities. Entrepreneurs involved in the program will be provided with land, investment, and veterinary support from the government.
A major focus is placed on the processing of wool and cashmere. By the end of 2025, raw materials will be imported from Mongolia, and by 2026, production of blended yarns and fabrics will begin in Uzbek textile factories. A joint venture will also be established in Mongolia with participation of Uzbek specialists.
Uzbekistan’s agricultural and food exports to Mongolia are set to increase tenfold, supported by the organization of trade fairs, the opening of a trade house, and the installation of product stands in major shopping centers in Ulaanbaatar. In return, Uzbekistan will supply Mongolia with frost-resistant fruit tree seedlings and drip irrigation technologies to establish a modern intensive orchard.
The agreements also include academic cooperation: starting from the 2026/2027 academic year, Tashkent State Agrarian University and the Mongolian University of Life Sciences will launch joint master's programs.
Responsibility for the implementation of the decree is assigned to relevant ministries and regional authorities. Entrepreneurs involved in the program will be provided with land, investment, and veterinary support from the government.
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