As part of a working visit to Rome, Italian Republic, on September 22, 2026, the Chairman of the Food Safety Committee under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable Faizullozoda Muhammadsaid Ubaydullo, met with Mr. Yurdi Yasmi, Director of the Plant Production and Protection Division of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
During the meeting, the parties discussed the development of cooperation between the Republic of Tajikistan and FAO in the fields of plant protection, plant quarantine, food safety, and the digitalization of the sector.
The parties focused on the importance of implementing the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) as a crucial framework for international cooperation in preventing the spread of pests and plant diseases, as well as ensuring the safety of plant products. It was emphasized that the Republic of Tajikistan has established international cooperation with member states under this mechanism.
The meeting addressed the digitalization of plant protection and quarantine, including the use of digital tools for data exchange, streamlining quarantine procedures, and increasing the efficiency of phytosanitary control.
Attention was also given to the establishment and development of quarantine plots and special controlled zones in the Republic of Tajikistan to prevent the spread of harmful organisms and ensure the safety of agricultural products.
The Chairman of the Committee emphasized that the development of such plots can help improve phytosanitary control, advance agricultural production, and create favorable conditions for the export of plant products.
It was noted that FAO, as a specialized UN organization providing financial and technical support, plays a vital role in building national capacity and introducing advanced international practices in plant protection and food safety. Therefore, further technical cooperation between the Committee and FAO is necessary to develop and implement specific measures.
At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to strengthen cooperation in sector digitalization, plant protection, phytosanitary quarantine, the establishment of quarantine plots, and the enhancement of the technical capacity of the Republic of Tajikistan.
