Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The Embassy of Uzbekistan in London has organized online negotiations between the deputy khokim of Shumanai district of the Republic of Karakalpakstan Ulugbek Khalmuratov and the international trade adviser of the UK Suffolk Chamber of Commerce Koas Miyaom, Dunyo news agency reported.

During the event, a detailed presentation of the investment and trade potential of Karakalpakstan was held with an emphasis on promising projects proposed for joint implementation in Uzbekistan in the field of production of finished textile goods, processing of fruits and vegetables and meat products, as well as the creation of production of building materials with further export to the countries of near and far abroad.

Koas Miyah also noted that the Suffolk County Chamber of Commerce, established in 1884, is a member of the British Chambers of Commerce Association and unites more than 500 companies of various profiles. Among the members of the chamber are manufacturers of agricultural products, food industry, chemical industry, information technology and other goods. Suffolk is also home to the UK's largest port, Felixstowe.

Referring to the prospects for cooperation with Karakalpakstan, Koas Miyakh noted that British business circles are closely watching the large-scale reforms carried out in Uzbekistan in recent years and are showing interest in closer cooperation with representatives of Uzbek business. 

The greatest interest for British entrepreneurs is represented by projects for the processing of fruit and vegetable and meat products, as well as the creation of a production of building materials. The supply of fresh fruits and vegetables from Uzbekistan to Britain, as well as liquorice extract, may also become promising.

As a result of the event, an agreement was reached on further elaboration of issues of cooperation in the investment, trade and economic spheres.