Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The Uzcharmsanoat Association held a meeting with the Iranian holding company Mokarrar. The topic of negotiations is the implementation of a new joint project for the production of polyurethane raw materials for the leather and footwear industry.

At the beginning of the negotiations, the leadership of the Association provided the representatives of the Iranian company with detailed information about the production potential of the leather and footwear and fur industry of Uzbekistan, investment programs and conditions created for foreign investors, as well as benefits provided by the state.

Today, Uzbekistan imports polyurethane raw materials for the leather and footwear, electrical and automotive industries. It should be noted that the leather and footwear industry in our country is developing every year, production volumes are growing. This, in turn, raises the question of providing our local enterprises with high-quality and affordable raw materials. Currently, polyurethane raw materials for the leather and footwear industry are also imported from abroad.

The Iranian holding company Mokarrar is one of the world leaders in the production of polyurethane raw materials. Currently, the company's branches operate in Turkey, China and the UAE. Mokarrar supplies its raw materials to more than 1600 companies.

During the talks, initiatives were put forward for cooperation with the Iranian company in three areas. The first direction implies cooperation through direct contacts with local enterprises. The second is to work with the subsidiary Uzcharmimpex and use its capabilities. The third direction is the creation of a new joint project for the production of polyurethane raw materials in our country.

Representatives of the Iranian company were presented projects for the production of polyurethane raw materials in Andijan, Namangan regions and Tashkent. The Iranian company expressed its readiness for cooperation and detailed acquaintance with the projects.

During the talks, issues of selling secondary leather and finished leather and footwear products of Uzbek production to Iran were also discussed.