ROME, October 19. /Dunyo IA/.  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has included the representative of Uzbekistan, Masturakhon Sayfutdinova, among the “100 Women Heroes in Agriculture, Food Systems and Rural Development”, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Award ceremony took place at the FAO Headquarters in Rome. Event recognized women who, through their labour, contribute to improving people's quality of life, strengthening communities and transforming agriculture and food systems.

Masturakhon Sayfutdinova, head of the “Kuva Anori” agro-firm in the Fergana Region, has made a significant contribution to the development of agricultural production, initiated the establishment of the Pomegranate Producers Association and authored as well as published specialized textbooks integrated into educational curricula.

FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu personally presented the award to the representative of Uzbekistan. During a separate meeting, he emphasized that this achievement is not only a success for Masturakhon Sayfutdinova herself but also a testament to the support provided to women in the agricultural sector of Uzbekistan.

More than 600 women from over 130 countries were considered for the award. The representative of Uzbekistan, Masturakhon Sayfutdinova, was selected among the “100 Women Heroes” for her leadership qualities, diligence and innovative approach.