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Iran, Uzbekistan discuss joint investment in agriculture and AI-based technologies

Iran and Uzbekistan discussed expanding joint investment in agriculture and related industries, with a focus on new technologies and artificial intelligence, during a meeting between the two countries’ agriculture ministers in Tashkent on Monday.

Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh and his Uzbek counterpart Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov held the meeting in the presence of Iran Chamber of Commerce Vice President Hossein Pirmoazzen and Iranian Ambassador to Uzbekistan Mohammad Ali Eskandari. Iranian companies were ready to invest in Uzbekistan, with opportunities for cooperation in agricultural mechanization, production of farm machinery and equipment, livestock breeding, fisheries and veterinary medicines. Nouri Ghezeljeh highlighted Iran’s capabilities in poultry and egg production, the export of improved cattle embryos, smart irrigation technologies and agricultural drones as areas that could contribute to bilateral cooperation. The two sides also discussed ways to increase exports between Iran and Uzbekistan as well as opportunities for Uzbekistan to export agricultural products to Iran. Iran proposed making the joint agricultural cooperation committee more active to help ensure that bilateral plans and agreements are implemented more effectively. Abdurakhmonov, for his part, praised Iran’s achievements in water-resource management, combating drought and improving agricultural productivity, describing Iran’s agricultural innovations as a successful and inspiring model for developing countries. The Uzbek side also proposed making the production of next-generation agricultural equipment a priority in bilateral cooperation.
Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture

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