Uzbekistan approves 184 Pakistani kinnow exporters as both countries explore agricultural cooperation

Uzbekistan has cleared 184 Pakistani kinnow exporters and 39 packhouses to sell into its market ahead of the next export season, Profit by Pakistan Today reported. The approval, issued by Uzbekistan’s Food Safety Committee, applies to businesses registered with Pakistan’s Department of Plant Protection and remains subject to phytosanitary and other relevant requirements.

The new access comes as routes through Afghanistan have been closed since October 2025, disrupting a traditional outlet for Pakistani fruit. Pakistan and Uzbekistan also discussed cooperation in agricultural research, seed development, horticulture, livestock and farming technology during a meeting on the sidelines of COP31 in Antalya on November 12. Uzbekistan proposed sending a technical delegation to Pakistan to explore research partnerships and technology transfer, while both sides expressed interest in stronger technical exchanges.