The international exhibition "Green Week - 2024" in Berlin has become a platform for fostering cooperation between Uzbekistan and Germany in the field of agriculture, the government portal of Uzbekistan reported. The Minister of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov, met with the Parliamentary State Secretary of the German Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture, Ophelia Nick, to discuss the prospects of bilateral collaboration.
Expressing his satisfaction with the high-quality organization of the exhibition, Minister Abdurakhmonov highlighted the significance of expanding cooperation between Uzbekistan and Germany. Emphasizing the importance of scientific and technological collaboration in agriculture, he outlined the potential for mutual benefit.
Ophelia Nick, in response, expressed her openness to prospective cooperation with Uzbekistan in the agricultural sector. Recognizing the potential for a fruitful partnership, she conveyed Germany's willingness to engage in joint ventures, exchange expertise, and foster technological advancements in agriculture.
The meeting concluded with both sides putting forth several proposals aimed at furthering collaboration. The proposals encompassed areas such as scientific research, technology transfer, and sustainable agricultural practices.
Green Week - Tradition and Innovation
Founded in 1926, the "Grüne Woche" has evolved into one of Germany's most traditional and renowned trade fairs. Spanning ten event days, exhibitors from around the world showcase a diverse range of products related to food, agriculture, and horticulture. The 88th edition, held from January 19 to 28, 2024, not only showcases the latest products but also provides a platform for addressing pressing global issues such as climate protection, circular economy, resource conservation, and sustainable land use.
The fair also hosts the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA), organized by the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture. With over 70 ministers of agriculture in attendance, the GFFA is a crucial international conference addressing key issues facing the global agriculture and food industry.
Uzbekistan-Germany Relations: A Growing Partnership
Political relations between Uzbekistan and Germany date back to 1992, with ongoing bilateral cooperation in political, economic, and cultural spheres. A joint declaration of intent signed in May 2023 highlighted the deepening of multifaceted cooperation between the two countries.
In terms of economic relations, Germany has become an increasingly important trading partner for Uzbekistan, ranking sixth midway through 2023. Major German investors, including MAN, Knauf, Siemens, Trützschler, and Claas, have contributed to dynamic growth in bilateral trade.
Development cooperation between Germany and Uzbekistan has seen significant expansion, focusing on sustainable economic development, training, employment, health, social security, demographic policy, peace, social cohesion, climate, energy, and a "just transition" to a climate-friendly economic system.
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