Egypt, Uzbekistan discuss expanding food security cooperation
Agriculture and Land Reclamation Minister Alaa Farouk said on Friday, September 18, 2026, Egypt and Uzbekistan have strong historic ties and that political leadership has exerted efforts to expand economic and agricultural cooperation and promote investment opportunities to support sustainable food security. Farouk made the remarks during a meeting with a high-level Uzbek government delegation ……
On Friday, September 18, 2026, Egypt and Uzbekistan engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening their food security cooperation, according to Agriculture and Land Reclamation Minister Alaa Farouk. The two nations share a historic bond, and their political leadership has been working to bolster economic and agricultural ties, while also encouraging investment to foster sustainable food security.
During a meeting with a high-ranking Uzbek government delegation, Farouk discussed various aspects of cooperation in agriculture, food security, and mutual investment. He emphasized Egypt's recent strides in desert land reclamation, highlighting the Future of Egypt project. Additionally, he mentioned the country's research efforts focused on developing high-yield, climate-resilient crops and water-saving farming technologies.
The Uzbek delegation expressed their keen interest in leveraging Egypt's expertise, specifically in seed development and seed production. In response, both sides agreed to expand cooperation beyond agriculture to livestock, veterinary services, and applied agricultural research. They also committed to supporting partnerships between government institutions, research centers, and the private sector to further enhance their collaboration.
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