Uzbekistan’s Cotton Reforms Receive High Praise at International Forums
Uzbekistan
Sherzod Asadov read an address by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to participants of forums dedicated to World Cotton Day and food security in developing landlocked countries. Scientists, experts, entrepreneurs and representatives of international organizations from more than 30 countries are taking part in the events.
The address noted that Uzbekistan’s cotton industry has reached a new level. Uzbek scientists have developed around 300 early-maturing cotton varieties, while processes from planting to harvesting have been mechanized. Modern agricultural technologies have enabled yields of up to 100 centners per hectare in some farms.
The address also highlighted the impact of climate change, water shortages and disruptions in logistics chains on food security. For landlocked countries, high transportation costs remain a serious obstacle. In this regard, Uzbekistan advocates reducing trade and logistics restrictions and simplifying rules for food deliveries.
The address set a goal of doubling food production by 2030 and tripling both food exports and value added. It also proposed developing a food cooperation programme bringing together Central Asian countries, landlocked states and transit partners.
Uzbekistan also proposed expanding joint projects in the processing, storage and transportation of agricultural products. The measures are aimed at strengthening food security and developing cooperation among the participating countries.
Speaking at the events, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu, International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) Executive Director Eric B. Trachtenberg and WTO Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam highly praised President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s reforms in Uzbekistan’s cotton sector.
They noted that the elimination of forced labour and the accelerated shift from raw cotton exports to deep processing represented a significant breakthrough and an example for other countries.
The address also highlighted the impact of climate change, water shortages and disruptions in logistics chains on food security. For landlocked countries, high transportation costs remain a serious obstacle. In this regard, Uzbekistan advocates reducing trade and logistics restrictions and simplifying rules for food deliveries.
The address set a goal of doubling food production by 2030 and tripling both food exports and value added. It also proposed developing a food cooperation programme bringing together Central Asian countries, landlocked states and transit partners.
Uzbekistan also proposed expanding joint projects in the processing, storage and transportation of agricultural products. The measures are aimed at strengthening food security and developing cooperation among the participating countries.
Speaking at the events, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu, International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) Executive Director Eric B. Trachtenberg and WTO Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam highly praised President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s reforms in Uzbekistan’s cotton sector.
They noted that the elimination of forced labour and the accelerated shift from raw cotton exports to deep processing represented a significant breakthrough and an example for other countries.
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