CAIRO, October 20. /Dunyo IA/.   Representatives of six Egyptian companies discussed prospects for joint projects in agriculture, animal husbandry, irrigation and reclamation of new lands with diplomats of Uzbekistan, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Meeting was attended by representatives of “Famot”, “Delta”, “Modern Farming”, “SOBEK”, “Fruits” and “Pureland” companies. Egyptian side expressed readiness to develop joint projects on implementing pivot irrigation systems, advancing livestock breeding, establishing a forage base and cultivating agricultural products for subsequent export organization.

Companies also expressed strong interest in participating in projects aimed at reclaiming new lands and developing agriculture across the regions of Uzbekistan.

Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to organize visits of Egyptian specialists to Uzbekistan in the near future to study cooperation prospects and elaborate specific projects.