On April 7 of this year, a fruitful meeting was held at the Food Safety Committee under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan between the Chairman of the Committee, Honorable Faizullozoda Muhammadsaid Ubaidullo, and the Director of the Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Division of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Mr. Jianfeng Zhang.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Chairman welcomed Mr. Jianfeng Zhang to the Republic of Tajikistan. Both parties expressed satisfaction with the current level of bilateral cooperation, emphasizing that the partnership between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Asian Development Bank has shown a growth trend in recent years, contributing to the implementation of several important socio-economic projects, particularly in the fields of agriculture and food security.
During the meeting, critical issues of bilateral cooperation, such as strengthening the food security system and climate change adaptation, were discussed in depth. Furthermore, the parties paid special attention to the introduction of modern technologies in agricultural production, digitalization of the sector, increasing productivity, and improving agricultural infrastructure.
In his speech, Honorable Faizullozoda Muhammadsaid Ubaidullo mentioned the consistent support and significant contribution of the Asian Development Bank to the implementation of priority projects in the Republic of Tajikistan, noting that this cooperation plays a key role in ensuring sustainable economic growth and improving the living standards of the population.
Simultaneously, during the meeting, the parties exchanged views on expanding future cooperation, attracting new investments, implementing joint programs, and developing new projects aimed at the growth of the agrarian sector, enhancing food security, and ensuring sustainable rural development.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Honorable Faizullozoda Muhammadsaid Ubaidullo expressed gratitude for the effective cooperation and continuous support of the Asian Development Bank and emphasized Tajikistan’s readiness to further strengthen and expand mutually beneficial cooperation.
