Malaysian delegation pays visit to Uzbekistan

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 7-10 February, a delegation of the Kelantan State Economic Development Corporation, Malaysia, visited Uzbekistan.

According to the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Malaysia, the corporation is a financial institution for provision of loans on the principles of Islamic banking, as well as providing consulting services in this sphere.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that during the visit, the Malaysian delegation was received at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan.

At the meeting, prospects of opening a representative office of the corporation in Tashkent for conducting trainings, courses and practical workshops on microcredit for medium and small business, as well as familiarization with basics of Islamic financing were discussed.