Jizzakh region of Uzbekistan intends to develop cooperation with Omsk region

A delegation from the Jizzakh region of the Republic of Uzbekistan is on a two-day visit to the Omsk region. It is headed by Deputy Khokim, Head of the Investment and Foreign Trade Department Nodir Nurmatov.

In the regional Congress Hall, representatives of Omsk business, the regional Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Culture, heads of entrepreneurial, scientific and national public associations discussed areas for strengthening cooperation with the Republic of Uzbekistan.

"For many years, the Republic of Uzbekistan has remained one of our main foreign trade partners among the countries of Central Asia. Last year, our mutual trade turnover increased by almost 70%, and in the first half of this year, this figure has already increased by almost 36%. The main areas of our cooperation are the interaction of organizations in industry and the agro–industrial complex, and we are actively developing partnerships in the woodworking industry. Its share in total exports is more than 20%. Our partnership is not limited to trade relations. We are open to cooperation in the humanitarian field. This applies to joint holding and participation in international events in the field of education, healthcare, culture, and cooperation between universities," said the First Deputy Minister of Economy of the region.Denis Kushner.

In the first half of 2021, the volume of mutual trade with Uzbekistan amounted to 14.6 million US dollars. Omsk residents mainly export chemical industry products, rubber, food, timber, kraft paper and machine-building products to Uzbekistan. Textiles and textile products, as well as shoes, are mainly supplied to the Omsk region from Uzbekistan.

"We pay great attention to cooperation with the Omsk region. We know that we have a huge potential. The expansion of multifaceted cooperation with Russia is one of the most important strategic directions of Uzbekistan's foreign policy. Today, we can confidently state that the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Russian Federation are time–tested friends and strategic partners. In this context, mutually beneficial trade, economic and investment ties remain an important aspect of bilateral cooperation," the Deputy Khokim of the Jizzakh region said.Nodir Nurmatov.

During the meeting, representatives of Omsk enterprises presented their capabilities, talked about products and needs, in particular, in the supply of high-quality fabrics.

The delegation of the Jizzakh region visited the territory of the Makosh Agropark, and will visit trading enterprises today.

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