Agriculture and Water
Ibrokhim Yu. Abdurakhmonov
Minister of agriculture resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Khamrayev Shavkat Rakhimovich
Minister of water resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan
In recent years, fundamental reforms have been carried out in our country in the agricultural sector, as in all other spheres and industries, the priority task of which is to protect the honor, dignity and interests of a person.
It should be noted that a new system for growing and purchasing cereals was introduced, dehkans are replenished with grain, prosperity in their homes is growing, in order to financially support agriculture, preferential loans were allocated through international financial institutions, expenses for growing products, irrigation, purchasing seeds and seedlings are covered by subsidies.
The boycott of Uzbek cotton has been canceled, large textile brands are returning to the cotton market of our country.
In 21st century, the humanity has achieved the highest level of development, the need for water is constantly increasing. At the same time, both waterways and water resources of all republics of the Central Asian region are closely integrated.
The expedient policy of Sh.M.Mirziyoyev after his election as President in Uzbekistan, friendly and reliable relations with the leaders of neighboring countries have established a solid basis for the joint use of transboundary water resources in the Central Asian region.
Nowadays, Uzbekistan consistently develops relations with Central Asian countries on water issues both at multilateral level - within the framework of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea and the Interstate Commission for Water Coordination, and at bilateral level - within the framework of intergovernmental working groups on use of water resources. As a result of mutual cooperation and agreements reached in recent years with Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyz Republic and Turkmenistan, successes in improving water availability in the Syrdarya and Amudarya basins are being achieved.
Meanwhile, Uzbekistan shows its initiative among Central Asian countries in adopting water-saving technologies and expanding opportunities to use modern technologies in water management in order to reduce water shortages.
The Water Resource Management and Irrigation Sector Development Strategy of Uzbekistanis adopted for 2021-2023 and the Water Sector Concept for 2020-2030 was approved in order to improve land and water resources efficiency use, sustainable water supply to population and all sectors of economy of Uzbekistan, improve reclamation of irrigated lands, broad introduction of market principles and mechanisms and digital technologies in the water sector, and ensure reliable operation of water facilities.