Tajik apricots are exported to Italy for the first time

Published 2024년 4월 25일

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For the first time, Tajikistan exported over 60 tons of apricots to Italy in the first quarter of 2024, as part of a larger exhibition of Tajik fruits at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome. The country, which has favorable climatic conditions for apricot growth, has created 64 thousand hectares of apricot orchards and exports up to 90 thousand tons of dried fruits annually, primarily dried apricots. During President Emomali Rahmon's official visit to Rome, where he met with Italian leaders and signed seven cooperation agreements, an investment forum also took place, resulting in agreements worth over $160 million.

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More than 60 tons of apricots were exported from Tajikistan to Italy for the first time. An exhibition of Tajik fruits - apricots, grapes and dried fruits was held at the headquarters of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, where Tajik President Emomali Rahmon is on an official visit, the press service of the Tajik leader reported. According to her information, “in the first three months of 2024, 66 tons of apricots were exported from Tajikistan to the Italian Republic for the first time.” Favorable climatic conditions in the regions of Tajikistan have contributed to the creation of 64 thousand hectares of apricot orchards in the country. Every year, Tajikistan exports up to 90 thousand tons of dried fruits, most of which are dried apricots, the report says. According to the press service, Tajikistan is one of the main apricot producing countries. It is noted that the Tajik authorities are working closely with FAO and the created joint working group is studying ...

Source: Kvedomosti