The talks took place during Abdurahmonov’s working visit to the United States. The two sides discussed opportunities to expand cooperation between the US and Uzbekistan, as well as other Central Asian countries.
Rajiv Shah said he had received positive feedback about Uzbekistan and expressed interest in developing ties with countries across the region.
The discussions focused on strengthening food security, improving the efficient use of natural resources, mitigating the effects of climate change and introducing innovative solutions in agriculture.
Following the talks, Abdurahmonov invited Rajiv Shah to visit Uzbekistan for more detailed discussions on potential areas of joint work.
Founded by John D. Rockefeller in 1913, The Rockefeller Foundation is a philanthropic organization that works in areas including health, food systems, energy and innovative financing. Rajiv Shah has led the foundation since 2017.
