ТASHKENT, October 28. /Dunyo IA/.  The delegation of the German Bundestag’s Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Regional Identity conducted an official visit to Uzbekistan, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

During a high-level meeting at the lower chamber of Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis, active steps were highlighted to strengthen inter-parliamentary relations and consolidate institutional frameworks between Uzbekistan and Germany. The discussions, held within the Committees on Agriculture and Water Resources of the Legislative Chamber and the Committees on Agriculture, Water Management, and Ecology of the Senate, focused on enhancing sector-specific legislation, promoting sustainable water resource management, and advancing joint initiatives in land reclamation, seed production, mechanization, and veterinary services. The meeting underscores a shared commitment to deepening legislative dialogue and practical cooperation, reinforcing the institutional foundations necessary for long-term agricultural and environmental development.

The parties reached an agreement to activate parliamentary friendship groups and establish a permanent platform for expert consultations. This initiative aims to enhance continuous dialogue, knowledge exchange, and joint policy development, reinforcing institutional cooperation between Uzbekistan and Germany.

During a high-level meeting, Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and Hermann Ferber, Chair of the Committee on Food, Agriculture and Homeland of the German Bundestag, exchanged views on new joint initiatives in livestock, aquaculture, and digitalization of the agricultural sector. The discussion also focused on practical mechanisms for implementing German technologies to enhance production efficiency and modernize Uzbekistan’s agri-food industry.

During the dialogue, particular emphasis was placed on human capital development. Plans were outlined to expand internship programs for students and young farmers in Germany, further develop the dual education system in higher education, and orient training modules toward practical skills and environmental sustainability.

A roundtable discussion on "Sustainable Agriculture and Future Education" was held at Tashkent State Agrarian University, with participation from German specialists.

The discussion, organized in cooperation with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation’s Regional Program for Central Asia, provided a platform for comprehensive dialogue on modernizing agricultural education, prioritizing scientific research, environmental protection, and food security.

At the conclusion of the productive talks, both sides agreed to continue developing concrete joint projects.

As part of the program, the German delegation also visited Karakalpakstan to study water scarcity issues. It is noteworthy that cooperation between our countries in the agricultural sector is steadily expanding. In particular, the "Germany–Uzbekistan Dialogue on Climate-Resilient Farming" project is currently being implemented. This initiative focuses on providing feed and dairy production support for small-scale livestock farms.

Additionally, in Karakalpakstan, a project led by a German international cooperation organization is supporting farmers in adapting to climate change by promoting water-saving technologies and cultivating drought-resistant crops.