Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Tashkent region has proposed establishing a joint venture with Japanese company Aichi Densen Co., Ltd. to manufacture electrical cables at the Angren Free Economic Zone, the regional administration's press service said.
The proposal was discussed during a visit to Japan by a regional delegation led by Governor Zoyir Mirzaev.
Members of the delegation visited the company's facility in Nagoya, which specialises in manufacturing electrical wires and cables.
Aichi Densen has nearly a century of experience in the industry. Its products are supplied to construction companies and electricity sector enterprises in Japan.
During the talks, the two sides discussed prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation in the electrical engineering industry.
In particular, the Uzbek side proposed establishing joint cable production at the Angren Free Economic Zone using Japanese technologies.
The discussions also covered potential supplies of cable products for the Yangi Tashkent project and the subsequent establishment of localised production.
Particular attention was given to vocational training for specialists from Uzbekistan at the company's factory in Nagoya.
According to the regional administration, implementing these initiatives could help develop the cable industry in Tashkent region, establish new production facilities, increase the use of locally sourced raw materials and train qualified specialists.
