On February 27, 2026, the Institute of Biological Safety and Biotechnology of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences of Tajikistan was visited by Laura Weber Wintzel, Senior Livestock Specialist, together with representatives of the World Bank. During the meeting, issues related to the expansion of cooperation were discussed.
The main objective of the meeting was to explore opportunities for the procurement and installation of modern equipment for the domestic production of veterinary medicines and vaccines.
The following issues were discussed:
modernization of laboratory infrastructure and technical facilities;
introduction of advanced vaccine production technologies;
ensuring biological safety and quality of domestically produced veterinary medicines;
strengthening scientific research and production capacity.
It was emphasized that establishing domestic production of veterinary medicines and vaccines will contribute to the sustainable development of livestock farming, ensure food security, and reduce dependence on imports.
The institute’s leadership expressed readiness to further strengthen cooperation with international partners, noting that the implementation of this initiative would represent an important step in advancing science and veterinary production in the country.
During the visit, the guests held constructive discussions with Abdulloev Azizullo Odilovich, as well as with the institute’s scientists and specialists.
During the discussions:
Laura Weber Wintzel and World Bank representatives shared international experience in veterinary medicine and vaccine production;
the institute’s scientists and experts presented proposals reflecting the real needs of the livestock sector and production technologies;
the parties agreed on ways to enhance technical and scientific cooperation.
The meeting was regarded as an important step toward coordination and expansion of international cooperation, which will contribute to the development of domestic veterinary medicine and vaccine production and to the improvement of the scientific level of the veterinary sector in Tajikistan.
