Baku and Bishkek Explore Plans for Compound Feed Plant in Kyrgyzstan

Baku and Bishkek have discussed the potential establishment of a compound feed plant to cater to the needs of Kyrgyzstan's fishery sector.

This issue was discussed during a working meeting between representatives of the fisheries departments of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan, according to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, The Caspian Post reports citing local media.

“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.