The President of Uzbekistan discussed prospects for expanding cooperation with European business

As part of the Tashkent International Investment Forum and a meeting of the Council of Foreign Investors, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the heads of a number of leading European companies, such asStandard Chartered,InternationalHospitalsGroup,LVMH,Airbus.

The head of our state emphasized that the increase in the number of forum participants from European countries indicates the mutual interest of the parties in expanding economic and investment cooperation.

With satisfaction There was an increase in trade turnover, the number of joint ventures and the investment portfolio with European countries. Active cultural, humanitarian, educational and tourist exchanges have been established.

The prospects for expanding partnerships in financing small businesses and infrastructure projects, as well as the development of new credit lines by banks of Uzbekistan were discussed with the head of Standard Chartered Saif Malik.

Plans for the construction of a clinic, as well as issues were discussed with the Chairman of the Board of International Hospitals Group Chester King management of multidisciplinary medical centers in Uzbekistan on the basis of public-private partnership.

The importance of accelerating the opening of the LVMH flagship store in Tashkent City was noted. The possibilities of including Uzbek producers of silk and natural ingredients in the company’s supply chains were also discussed.

In a conversation with Airbus President for Europe Johan Pelissier, special attention was paid to the prospects for expanding partnerships in the aviation sector. The importance of adopting a long-term Cooperation Program was emphasized.

The heads of European companies thanked the President of Uzbekistan for the warm welcome and favorable conditions for foreign investors in our country. They expressed readiness to continue to participate in the implementation of important projects and programs in priority sectors of the economy.

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