Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Russia's Trade Representation in Uzbekistan has organized a working meeting between a delegation from the Republic of Buryatia and representatives of Uzbekistan's Agency for the Development of Light Industry to discuss expanding cooperation and launching joint projects.
The meeting brought together Russian companies Stroybit LLC, which operates under the Little Elf brand and manufactures children's products, and individual entrepreneur E.A. Maslichenko, representing Uniforma, a company specializing in workwear, protective clothing and uniforms. This was reported by Russia's Trade Representation in Uzbekistan.
Representatives of Uzbekistan's Agency for the Development of Light Industry presented an overview of the country's light industry sector, including its current state and development prospects.
According to the agency, approximately 60% of finished textile products manufactured in Uzbekistan are supplied to the Russian market. Russia remains one of the main export destinations for Uzbek textile products.
The participants discussed opportunities for contract manufacturing, localizing Russian companies' production facilities in Uzbekistan and developing industrial cooperation between Buryatia and Uzbekistan.
The Russian companies also held separate negotiations with Uzbek manufacturers. The discussions focused on potential areas of cooperation and opportunities to implement joint projects.
