Agency for Plant Quarantine and Protection under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan

BOMCA–10: Contributing to the Strengthening of Phytosanitary Security in Uzbekistan

The Agency for Plant Quarantine and Protection is taking important steps to ensure the safety of agricultural exports and to establish a system that meets international standards. To this end, our country continues cooperation under the BOMCA–10 (Border Management Programme in Central Asia), financed by the European Union.

For reference: the BOMCA programme is aimed at improving the border control system in Central Asian countries, ensuring security, and organizing trade processes effectively. Within the programme, special attention is given to:

- creating modern border infrastructure;

- improving staff qualifications;

- introducing methodologies for risk analysis and management;

- integrating international standards in the phytosanitary, veterinary, and sanitary spheres.

The step-by-step implementation of the programme in our country will make it possible to:

- accelerate and simplify the export processes of fruit and vegetable products;

- enhance the qualifications of inspectors;

- actively use modern laboratory equipment and information technologies;

- expand cooperation and introduce best practices in the field of phytosanitary security.