Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 12 December 2019, a meeting with the Chinese delegation headed by Deputy Chairman of the Council for the Promotion of Shanghai International Trade, Mr. Li Zhigang, was held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The sides discussed prospects for the development of trade and economic and investment cooperation, as well as the possibility of expanding partnerships in the field of international arbitration between Uzbekistan and China.

At the meeting, the head of the Chinese delegation, Mr. Li Zhigang, expressed his gratitude to the Chamber of Commerce for the reception and emphasized the importance of creating open and mutually beneficial trade relations with Uzbekistan. In turn, the Chinese side noted a significant increase in the interest of Chinese business in the fast-growing economy of Uzbekistan, as well as the expansion of mutual trade between the two countries.

During the meeting, the parties also discussed expanding cooperation in the field of international arbitration, establishing partnerships between the Tashkent International Arbitration Center and the Shanghai International Arbitration Center on the exchange of experience in resolving disputes through international arbitration, preparing international arbitrators for Uzbekistan, as well as attracting foreign arbitrators to dispute resolution.