Georgia and Tajikistan Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Agricultural Cooperation

Georgia's Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, David Songulashvili, is on an official visit to the Republic of Tajikistan together with Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and members of the Georgian Government.

As part of the visit, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of agriculture.

The MoU was signed by David Songulashvili, Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, and Qurbon Hakimzoda, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan. Its objective is to strengthen and expand mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries in the agricultural sector.

The agreement provides for cooperation in a number of key areas, including cereal production, livestock and poultry farming, plant protection against pests and diseases, joint scientific research, professional development, and the exchange of knowledge and expertise among agricultural specialists. It also promotes information sharing and participation in international conferences, seminars, and exhibitions.

In addition, the Memorandum aims to support the growth of agricultural exports and strengthen cooperation in the fields of ecotourism and agritourism, creating new opportunities for sustainable rural development and closer bilateral economic ties.