Rustam Kabilov, member of UzLiDeP faction in the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan
UzLiDeP in its practical activities is aimed at further diversification and development of agriculture on the basis of full and comprehensive support the small and private businesses and farms as well as formation of a class of real owners. Party pays particular attention to increasing crop yields, accelerating the development of processing industries in rural areas. We will contribute to the saturation of the domestic market and increase the export potential of the agricultural sector, which will lead to an increase in employment and incomes of the rural population.
In this regard, I would like to note the timeliness of adoption a resolution of the President of Uzbekistan “On measures on improving system of procurement and use of fruits, vegetables, potatoes and melons” on 12 April 2016, which introduced the state order for procurement of fresh fruits, vegetables, potatoes, melons and grapes.
According to the document, Uzbekoziqovqatholding will purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables, potatoes, melons and grapes of further industrial processing on the basis of contracting agreements between.
In general, UzLiDeP believes that this regulation will form a unified system of production and procurement of fresh fruits, vegetables, potatoes, melons and grapes for stable supply of raw materials to processing enterprises, store for autumn-winter period to satisfy needs of population and export of fruits and vegetables to foreign markets.