Pakistan, Uzbekistan look at joint research on climate-resilient seeds

Pakistan and Uzbekistan discussed joint research into hybrid and genetically modified seeds, particularly for cotton and horticultural crops, during a meeting at COP31 in Antalya on November 12. Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain met Uzbekistan’s Deputy Agriculture Minister Alisher Shukurov, with livestock cooperation and modern farming methods also on the agenda.

According to Mettis Global, Hussain welcomed Uzbekistan’s offer to send a technical delegation to Pakistan, with the proposed visit intended to connect agricultural specialists and research institutions. The discussions follow Uzbekistan’s November 11 launch of its ANORA platform, an initiative to attract investment into resilient agriculture and support projects involving efficient water use, sustainable land management and modern technology.