Uzbekistan and Pakistan have reached an agreement to jointly produce agricultural machinery, including tractors and other agricultural sector machines. This was reported by Upl.uz.
This information was revealed during the visit of representatives of the AgroTech Cluster company to Lahore, Pakistan. During the visit, they became acquainted with the achievements of Pakistani manufacturers.
In addition to assembling machinery, the parties discussed other important aspects of cooperation and explored opportunities to strengthen ties between the two countries in the agricultural sector. During the trip, the Uzbek delegation thoroughly studied samples of modern agricultural machinery produced in Pakistani enterprises.
They received information about the technologies used in the production process. In particular, special attention was given to methods of promoting such machinery in the local market in Pakistan.
Uzbek specialists noted that some approaches could also be beneficial for their country, as the agricultural sector plays a significant role in the economy. Additionally, during the negotiations, an agreement was reached to jointly establish the production of spare parts for agricultural machinery.
This will help reduce production costs and make products more affordable for buyers. Issues of price optimization were also discussed, so that the finished products could be competitive in the markets of both countries.
Representatives of the AgroTech Cluster expressed interest in further studying Pakistan's experience and emphasized their readiness to implement best practices in Uzbekistan. This cooperation in this field between Uzbekistan and Pakistan is considered an important step for both sides.
For Uzbekistan, this is an opportunity to renew its agricultural machinery fleet, while for Pakistan, it provides an opportunity to expand its product market and strengthen economic ties. Initial results are expected to emerge after the start of machinery production at common production capacities in the coming years.
During the visit, Uzbek specialists also studied the support system provided to farmers in Pakistan for purchasing agricultural machinery. It was noted that subsidy and leasing programs are making machinery more accessible for small farms.
This experience can be applied in Uzbekistan to develop similar measures. Although Uzbekistan has been implementing reforms aimed at developing the industrial sector in recent years, agriculture remains one of the main potentials of the country's economy.
