DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, April 25. Tajikistan and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) discussed development of agricultural cooperation, Trend reports.
According to the press service of the Tajik president, during a meeting in Rome between President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan and FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu, confidence was expressed that future collaboration would further contribute to the successful implementation of agricultural reforms in Tajikistan. This aligns with one of Tajikistan's strategic goals – ensuring food security.
The importance of enhancing agricultural efficiency and reinforcing sustainable development within this sector was emphasized as crucial factors in improving the welfare of rural communities.
The sides expressed readiness to continue collaboration to enhance land use efficiency, prevent land degradation, and introduce new lands into cultivation.
As part of Tajikistan's promotion of its "green" economy development policy, the import of seedling cultivation technologies to restore and protect forests and shrublands from erosion and soil erosion was recognized as necessary.
The President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, embarked on his first official visit to Italy and the Vatican on April 22. During his visit, he held meetings with Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, and the President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella. Earlier, it was reported that seven new agreements were signed following these high-level discussions.
As part of Rahmon's official visit to Italy, an investment forum between Tajikistan and Italy took place in Rome on April 24. The forum resulted in the signing of bilateral cooperation agreements totaling over $160 million. Over 100 companies from both Tajikistan and Italy participated in the event.