Visit of the working group to get acquainted with the activities of agrologistic centers in France and Italy

With the purpose of studying the experience of France and Italy in the establishment and operation of agrologistic centers, as well as their cooperation with agricultural producers in the areas of packaging, marketing, and export of agricultural products, a working group comprising representatives of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Ministries of Agriculture, Finance, Industry and New Technologies, Economic Development and Trade, and the Executive Authorities of the Sughd, Khatlon and Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Regions, as well as Dushanbe city, had a working visit to France and Italy.

Upon arrival in Paris, the group was received by representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in France. In accordance with the visit program, the group became familiar with the experience in establishment and management of agrologistic centers, including processing and storage of agricultural products—particularly fruits and vegetables—in compliance with European requirements and standards, as well as with import and export issues by using large-scale agrologistic platforms and modern trade management systems.

The group visit to France took place from August 24 to 27 of the current year in Paris. According to the plan, during the initial two days, the international company “Chingir Safreco” as the project consultant, provided comprehensive information on construction of agrologistic centers in the Khatlon and Sughd regions and Dushanbe city. The participants were also provided with information on the production and turnover of agricultural products in European countries.

The next day, to familiarize themselves and review the agrologistic activities, the group visited one of the largest agrologistic centers in Ranji (Paris), which is considered one of the largest in Europe and occupies an area of 234 hectares.

In this center, the participants were introduced to the methods of sorting, packaging, storing and selling seafood, meat, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, and also received information on the nuances of these methods.

According to the program, the study tour continued in Italy from August 28 to 31.