DUSHANBE, 16.02.2023 (NIAT Khovar) – The Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan attended the sixth meeting of the Agriculture ministers of Central Asian countries.

The sixth meeting was hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

During the meeting, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan Kurbon Hakimzoda expressed his opinion on the production and export opportunities of agricultural products in Tajikistan.

The participants of the meeting also exchanged information on proven modern approaches to the distribution of public funds to achieve the maximum effect in stimulating agricultural growth. These include investment in infrastructure (roads, irrigation systems), promotion of agricultural research and education, and better management of natural resources. In addition, changes in tax schemes, direct and indirect subsidies, tariffs and import quotas may also affect the development of the agricultural sector.