Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Tashkent Region and China's Zhejiang Province have discussed ways to expand trade and develop new investment projects, according to the regional administration.
Jamshid Babajanov, deputy governor of Tashkent Region, met a Chinese delegation led by Han Jun, deputy director-general of the Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province.
The two sides reviewed the economic and investment potential of their respective regions and discussed opportunities to increase bilateral trade. They also considered ways to attract investment and launch new joint projects.
The meeting covered the development of production capacity and the introduction of modern technologies in industry. Logistics and tourism were also identified as promising areas for cooperation.
The participants stressed the importance of strengthening direct contacts between business communities. They also called for turning promising investment proposals into practical projects and expanding economic cooperation into new areas.
Zhejiang is located in eastern China, with Hangzhou as its administrative centre. According to the source, the province has a population of more than 67 million.
Its major industries include machinery, electronics, textiles, chemicals, high technology, foreign trade and logistics. The province also has significant tourism potential.
