Baku and Bishkek mull possibility of building compound feed plant in Kyrgyzstan

Baku and Bishkek have discussed the possibility of building a compound feed plant to meet the needs of Kyrgyzstan’s fishery sector.

According to Report, citing the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, this issue was discussed during a working meeting between representatives of the fisheries departments of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan.

“The parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the field of aquaculture, emphasizing that the launch of a plant producing high-quality feed for fish farms would be an important step in developing the industry. Meeting participants noted that the development of specialized infrastructure would significantly increase fish production volumes, improve farm efficiency, and strengthen Kyrgyzstan’s food security,” the statement reads.

Following the meeting, the Fisheries Department expressed its readiness for further interaction with the Azerbaijani side and relevant Kyrgyz agencies to implement the plant construction project.

In the near future, the parties plan to hold additional consultations and prepare proposals on cooperation formats.