According to Dunyo News Agency, the embassy of Uzbekistan held negotiations with representatives of the Czech company NEGOCIO s.r.o. to discuss expanding agricultural trade and exporting Uzbek frozen fruits to the European market.
According to Dunyo News Agency, the embassy of Uzbekistan held negotiations with representatives of the Czech company NEGOCIO s.r.o. to discuss expanding agricultural trade and exporting Uzbek frozen fruits to the European market.
The discussion focused on the potential for supplying products manufactured in Uzbekistan using Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) technology, which involves rapidly freezing each fruit separately.
Representatives of the Czech firm expressed a desire to import frozen fruits from Uzbekistan, including raspberries, apricots, plums, and other berries and fruits. The parties also considered the possibility of supplying processed fruit products to the Czech market.
During the meeting, participants examined Uzbekistan's export potential, the compliance of the products with international quality standards, packaging requirements, and opportunities to organize production according to the needs of the European market.
As a result of the negotiations, an agreement was reached to hold B2B meetings between NEGOCIO s.r.o. and Uzbek exporters of frozen fruit products, as well as to further develop direct business contacts.
Uzbekistan authorities plan to hold a special meeting to address the problems faced by local exporters following attacks on Wildberries' warehouse facilities in Russia.
This information became known during a public dialogue organized by the Government Commission with entrepreneurs from the Khorezm region. A representative of the textile industry noted that damage to logistics facilities has significantly complicated the supply process and led to a decrease in export volumes. Previously, this enterprise, which employs 300 people, exported goods worth $3 million annually, but now it faces the threat of accumulating accounts receivable.
Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khojaev reported that he has already discussed the current situation with the management of the trading platform. A separate meeting involving representatives of this platform is planned for Friday, August 7. Based on the results of this meeting, the authorities intend to develop a comprehensive systemic solution. Furthermore, the issue of potential debt has been assigned to be studied by representatives of the Central Bank and the Cabinet of Ministers.
Earlier, plans were announced to create the largest logistics center in Central Asia in Uzbekistan, which will be intended to facilitate the promotion of local producers' products to international markets.
