Popular varieties of mango, Dashahari and Langda, grown in the orchards of Uttar Pradesh, are now gaining recognition in the markets of the Persian Gulf countries. India has made its first successful commercial shipment of a 12.5-ton batch of mangoes from Uttar Pradesh to Dubai by sea.
Previously, mango exports to foreign countries were mainly carried out by air transport, which significantly increased costs. This time, a batch of 12.5 tons of Dashahari and Langda mangoes was sent from Amroha to Dubai by sea, placed in a 40-foot refrigerated container. The cargo arrived at the Al Awir Fruit and Vegetable Market in Dubai.
This initiative was made possible through the cooperation of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Agency (APEDA) and the Central Institute of Subtropical Horticulture Crops of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR-CISH). Sea transport proved to be significantly more economical compared to air freight, which helped reduce export costs.
According to officials, the reduction in logistics costs resulted in farmers receiving an additional payment of about 15–20 rupees per kilogram of mango.
The processing and packaging of the mangoes were carried out at a modern packing plant in Amroha. The METWASH technology, developed by ICAR-CISH, was used to maintain the quality and shelf life of the fruits. Despite the long sea journey and weather difficulties, about 90 percent of the batch that arrived in Dubai after approximately 25 days remained in marketable condition.
This batch was delivered to the major retail group of the United Arab Emirates, Lulu Group. The successful export raised expectations regarding new opportunities for Indian mangoes in the markets of the Persian Gulf region and other international destinations. Experts believe that such success in sea export could make Indian fruits more competitive in the global market in the future. This achievement is also important for the agricultural sector as it helps reduce export costs, ensure better prices for farmers, and increase the global reach of Indian horticultural products.
Uzmetkombinat, an Uzbek company, and the global financial institution Citi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their joint work in the international debt capital market, as reported by the Uzbek firm itself.
The document was signed following a meeting held in New York on July 24. Participants in this meeting included Uzmetkombinat Chairman and CEO Bahodir Abdullaev, Deputy Chairman for Finance, Economy, and Transformation Hasan Haidarov, as well as representatives from Citi.
The parties discussed opportunities to attract financing in international capital markets, diversify funding sources, and explore the potential for issuing international debt instruments. According to the terms of the memorandum, the partners will consider applying Citi's investment banking expertise, including the possible participation of Citi as a coordinator and bookrunner for future international debt placements.
Uzmetkombinat emphasized that this agreement is a significant step in expanding the company's presence in global financial arenas and strengthening its capabilities to secure financing for strategic investment projects.
The first meeting of the Council of Regional Leaders of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan took place in the city of Aktau. The event was attended by the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Abdullah Aripov, and the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov.
This new mechanism for interregional interaction was established by the decision of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as reported by the press service of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan. Bektenov noted that the creation of the Council is a natural continuation of the active political dialogue between the heads of the two states and opens up new opportunities for regional partnership.
He emphasized that strengthening direct ties between the regions will help expand trade and investment cooperation, thereby supporting the presidents' goal of increasing bilateral trade to 10 billion US dollars. Aripov called the choice of Aktau for the first meeting symbolic, noting that the city is an important transport and logistics hub. He also stated that Kazakhstan is a reliable strategic partner and ally of Uzbekistan, and the Council of Regional Leaders will give a new impetus to bilateral relations by expanding direct contact between the regions of both countries.
During the meeting, participants noted that the regions of Mangystau, Aktobe, Kyzylorda, and Turkestan of Kazakhstan border the regions of Karakalpakstan, Jizzakh, Navoi, Syrdarya, and Tashkent of Uzbekistan. The total state border stretches for approximately 2300 kilometers. Participants discussed plans to create an International Center for Industrial Cooperation in Central Asia, which should serve as a platform for implementing mutually beneficial joint projects.
Special attention was paid to transport and logistics infrastructure. The parties highlighted the importance of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, connected with the North-South route and the Trans-Afghan corridor. In 2025, cargo transshipment through Kazakh ports in Aktau and Kuryk reached 8 million tons. In the first half of 2026, container traffic through Kazakh ports increased by 5%, exceeding 50,000 TEUs.
Participants also noted the potential for tourism development, emphasizing the growing interest of citizens from both countries in the historical and cultural sites of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The regional leaders addressed the plenary session, which was attended by over 300 business representatives. After the meeting concluded, the parties signed memorandums on cooperation between the regions of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, as well as commercial agreements worth over 80 billion tenge. The parties stated that the achieved agreements will strengthen cross-border and interregional interaction, contribute to joint projects, and support sustainable economic development in Central Asia.
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