ABU DHABI, October 31. /Dunyo IA/. Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Umid Shadiev met with the leadership of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

The talks focused on prospects for developing cooperation in agriculture and food security, attracting investment in the agro-industrial sector, expanding the deep processing of agricultural products, and increasing their exports to the UAE market.

The Emirati side was briefed on the reforms underway in Uzbekistan to modernize the sector, develop modern agro-industrial clusters, and improve product storage and processing infrastructure. Particular attention was paid to the introduction of international food quality and safety standards, increasing the production of export-oriented goods, and developing logistics infrastructure.

The meeting also featured promising investment projects, including the establishment of the modern Surxon Agro agro-industrial cluster.

Following the talks, the parties agreed to establish a joint working group comprising specialists from ADAFSA and Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade. The group will identify Uzbek agricultural and food products in demand on the UAE market, assess potential supply volumes and conditions, and explore alternative transport and logistics routes.

In addition, with the assistance of ADAFSA, a visit to Uzbekistan is planned for a delegation of representatives of leading Emirati companies operating in the agro-industrial and food sectors.