Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and South Korea have discussed expanding business cooperation between women entrepreneurs, including joint investment and export projects. The press service of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis reported this.
The meeting took place during an official visit to South Korea by an Uzbek parliamentary delegation. Senate Chairperson Tanzila Narbayeva held talks with Park Chan-suk, head of the South Korean Association of Women Entrepreneurs, and business representatives.
The participants discussed opportunities to implement joint projects, attract investment and expand product exports. They also considered measures to promote women’s entrepreneurship.
Park Chan-suk highlighted reforms in Uzbekistan aimed at supporting women in business and expressed interest in cooperation with the country. According to her, the association she heads brings together around 3.5 million women entrepreneurs.
Representatives of three South Korean companies — The Skin, Sooho Global and Metal Heater Solution — proposed establishing cooperation in the cosmetics industry, exports, marketing, water supply and the production of environmentally friendly goods.
The sides also considered expanding direct contacts between women entrepreneurs. Other areas discussed included joint educational programmes and investment projects.
