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Tajikistan studies experience of Uzbekistan in field of wheat flour fortification

Tajikistan Materials 7 October 2022 13:02 (UTC +04:00)
Tajikistan studies experience of Uzbekistan in field of wheat flour fortification
Aygun Maherramova
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 7. UN World Food Programme (WFP) has organized for a delegation from Tajikistan a trip to Uzbekistan to learn about the implementation of Uzbekistan’s wheat flour fortification, Trend reports citing the WFP's press service.

On a four-day study tour to Uzbekistan, representatives from Tajikistan's state institutions, wheat flour mills, and private sector have learned about Uzbekistan's implementation of wheat flour fortification framework.

As reported, participants from Tajikistan learned about the regulatory framework and millers’ experience and achievements on wheat flour fortification in Uzbekistan, the procurement of micronutrient premix and support provided to millers in the country.

Notably, Uzbekistan has an extensive experience fortifying food with minerals and vitamins, particularly wheat flour.

“WFP is committed to providing technical support to Tajikistan's private sector and relevant ministries and departments to promote wheat flour fortification. This visit provides us with the opportunity to learn about success stories, and institutional and legal frameworks on wheat flour fortification in Uzbekistan,” said WFP Representative and Country Director in Tajikistan, Adham Musallam.

He noted that the visit will further strengthen implementation of the Law on Food Fortification and the National Programme for Prevention of Micronutrient Deficiency and Related Diseases among the population of Tajikistan for 2022-2027.

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