On September 14, 2025, Mr. Yingming Yang, Vice President for South, Central and West Asia of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and ADB representatives visited the Karakalpakstan Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnologies. During the business trip, the guests familiarized themselves with the activities of the institute.

 Then, a meeting was organized with entrepreneurs of the republic and heads of a number of scientific and practical projects under the leadership of the rector of the institute B. Zhollibekov.

 The event was opened by the rector of the institute, who introduced the participants and asked for a brief overview of their activities. During the meeting, entrepreneurs spoke about their activities and achieved results, highlighting existing problems.

 Mr. Yingming Yang and members of the delegation held an open dialogue with entrepreneurs and exchanged views on current issues. At the meeting, the need for advanced technologies and highly qualified personnel for development was emphasized. In this regard, readiness was expressed to provide practical assistance in attracting experienced foreign specialists and expanding international cooperation.

 At the end of the event, the parties expressed gratitude for the fruitful cooperation and wished great success in further work.