Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Entrepreneurs from China’s Shandong province are exploring opportunities to establish manufacturing operations in Uzbekistan in several sectors, including textiles, energy and mechanical engineering.
The proposals were discussed at a meeting between Akmaljon Mamajonov, Deputy Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, and a delegation from the Shandong Provincial Association for the Promotion of Entrepreneurs’ Investment.
The association brings together more than 500 leading companies from 16 cities across the province. The delegation included representatives of businesses involved in coal trading, textiles, metal and metal products manufacturing, new materials and artificial intelligence.
In particular, Xiaorun Group proposed exploring the Central Asian market and building a tent manufacturing plant in Uzbekistan.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry confirmed that there was demand for such products and said it was ready to assist in selecting a suitable site within an industrial park.
The textile industry also received special attention during the talks. Given the Chinese entrepreneurs’ interest in purchasing yarn, they were invited to consider establishing yarn production facilities directly in Uzbekistan.
The parties also agreed to introduce the company to one of the country’s largest yarn manufacturers.
In addition, the sides discussed potential cooperation in building a coal-processing plant, localising solar panel production, supplying printing materials, establishing electric vehicle charging stations and assembling agricultural machinery.
Following the meeting, the Chinese delegation was invited to attend the international forum “New Uzbekistan — A Crossroads of Global Opportunities”, which will be held in Tashkent from 29 November to 5 December.
The parties agreed to continue working on the proposed projects and develop mutually beneficial cooperation.
