Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) - The Uzcharmsanoat Association held a meeting with the world famous company Kari in order to establish cooperation and at the first stage of organizing the production of footwear under the Kari brand in our country.

At the beginning of the meeting, the leadership of the Association informed the representatives of the international company about the conditions and opportunities created in our country for foreign investors, as well as about the investment and export potential of Uzbekistan.

It should be noted that the international company Kari was founded in 2012. It is one of the five largest retail chains in Russia engaged in footwear trade. As of the end of 2020, the company has more than 1,300 retail outlets in more than 300 cities in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Poland and other countries. Thus, Kari is ranked among the most efficiently developing retail chains in the ID Retailer rating, and in Russia itself it is considered the most advanced retail chain. The company also operates in three countries on a franchise basis. More than 25 million pairs of shoes are sold annually in over 1,000 Kari stores.

During the negotiations, representatives of the Kari company noted that they plan to open a new plant for the production of their branded footwear in Uzbekistan. The guests expressed confidence that they would launch a new plant within one year thanks to the favorable business environment and practical assistance provided by the state to foreign investors in our country.

At the first stage, the plant, which will be opened in Uzbekistan, will establish the production of 10 million pairs of shoes. It will be exported. The enterprise will be fully built with foreign direct investment. More than 1,000 jobs are expected to be created as a result. In parallel with the processes of commissioning, the plant will arrange training for domestic specialists. Also, experienced designers and craftsmen will be involved in the work.

Kari has set a goal to produce in Uzbekistan not only shoes made of genuine leather, but also classic and sports models made of high-quality artificial leather. The enterprise will be equipped with the most modern equipment and technologies.

During the conversation, organizational and practical aspects related to further prospects of cooperation were also discussed in detail.