A delegation from Nanjing Agricultural University, one of the most prestigious universities in China in the agricultural sector, visited Samarkand State University. The guests were welcomed by the rector of SamSU, member of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, Professor Rustam Khalmuradov.

    During the meeting, the rector of SamSU, member of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, Professor Rustam Khalmuradov noted that social and economic stability and territorial security in the Central Asian region  depend on food security a lot. In this regard, special emphasis was placed on the fact that the development of agricultural education and research in the region is one of the most important tasks. It was noted that the implementation of the achievements and best practices achieved in China in this regard by adapting them to the conditions of Central Asian countries, in particular Uzbekistan, will be beneficial for the entire region.

    Based on the discussions and proposals made between the parties, cooperation will be carried out with Nanjing Agricultural University to create varieties of agricultural crops resistant to climate change stresses. Also, taking into account the fact that due to climate change and the introduction of new varieties into our country, the number of diseases and pests is increasing, which is causing serious damage to agricultural production, it was agreed to conduct research with Nanjing Agricultural University to develop scientifically based methods of combating crop diseases and pests.