The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation hosted a working meeting between Dmitry Patrushev, Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, and Kurbon Khakimzoda, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan. The parties discussed a wide range of issues of cooperation in the field of agro-industrial complex, veterinary control and mutual trade.
As the head of the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia noted, the Republic of Tajikistan is an important partner of the Russian Federation in the field of agriculture. The agricultural departments actively cooperate, which contributes to the stable growth of trade turnover. Over the 11 months of this year, the volume of mutual trade in agricultural products increased by 6%. Dmitry Patrushev confirmed the interest of the Russian side in increasing and diversifying mutual supplies of agricultural products.
The participants of the event considered the issues of expanding trade in agricultural products, training industry specialists and other topics.
Following the meeting, the parties signed a roadmap providing for measures to enhance trade, develop cooperation in the field of veterinary medicine, animal husbandry, seed production, innovation and new technologies, as well as in the field of education and research projects. In conclusion, Dmitry Patrushev stressed that the agreements reached following the meeting would contribute to the development of cooperation.
A source: mcx.gov.ru
