Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 20 October 2022, the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan Aziz Voitov met with the Minister of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Turkmenistan Allanur Altiyev in Ashgabat.

The ministers discussed trade and economic cooperation, in particular, the supply of fruit tree seedlings to Turkmenistan, the export of high-quality cotton seeds and vegetables. Proposals for deepening cooperation were considered, namely the development of cooperation in the agricultural sector, the joint cultivation of legumes and fodder crops on the territory of Turkmenistan, the creation of cotton-textile clusters. The parties also agreed on scientific cooperation in the field of cotton growing and personnel training.

In January-August 2022, the volume of mutual trade amounted to US$10.3 million, including export – US$8.1 million, import - US$2.2 million.

Uzbekistan’s main exports are margarine (US$2.5 million), fruits (US$1.2 million), confectionery (US$0.9 million), nuts (US$1.2 million). Main import item are mung bean (US$2.0 million).