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Uzbekistan and Croatia Explore Pharmaceutical Industry Cooperation

Uzbekistan and Croatia Explore Pharmaceutical Industry Cooperation
Uzbekistan and Croatia Explore Pharmaceutical Industry Cooperation / Photo: Agency for the Development of the Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and Croatia have discussed prospects for cooperation in the pharmaceutical industry, including attracting foreign investment and expanding production capacity.

Abdulla Azizov, director of Uzbekistan’s Agency for the Development of the Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry, met with Croatia’s ambassador to Kazakhstan, Refik Shabanovic, and Josip Salamunovic, an attaché at the Croatian Embassy in Astana.

The sides discussed opportunities to develop cooperation with Croatian pharmaceutical companies, strengthen Uzbekistan’s manufacturing capacity and attract investment to the sector.

During the meeting, the Croatian delegation learned about the agency’s activities and the potential of the BioPharma City pharmaceutical cluster. The visitors were briefed on the cluster’s infrastructure, production capabilities and conditions for hosting modern pharmaceutical enterprises.

The meeting aimed to establish business contacts with Croatian companies, present Uzbekistan’s investment opportunities and identify promising areas for bilateral cooperation in pharmaceuticals.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.