September 18, 19:30UzDaily

Syrian Business Delegation Arrives in Tashkent

An official and business delegation from the Syrian Arab Republic, led by the Minister of Economy and Industry Muhammad Nidal Ash-Shaar, has arrived in Tashkent.

According to a source, the delegation includes representatives from state institutions, chambers of commerce, and industry, as well as more than twenty large Syrian companies. The Syrian side is represented by high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Economy and Industry, trade chamber federations, and enterprises operating in various sectors.

In particular, the delegation includes representatives of firms engaged in light industry, textiles, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, construction material production, and energy. Official meetings and B2B negotiations are planned as part of the visit.

Syrian businessmen also plan to visit major industrial and textile enterprises in Uzbekistan. The main objectives of the visit include expanding trade and investment cooperation between the two countries, developing industrial interaction, and launching new commercial projects.

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Delegation from Tashkent Region and Chinese SNTO Discuss New Cooperation Projects

A delegation from the Tashkent region visited Suntown Technology Group Co., Ltd. (SNTO) in China on September 17 as part of a working trip, according to the press service of the Tashkent region administration. During the visit, the parties discussed prospects for investment and production cooperation, as well as the implementation of new projects.

SNTO was founded in 2003 in the city of Changsha and specializes in deep aluminum processing and the production of advanced materials. Representatives from the Tashkent region familiarized themselves with the company's production capacities and modern technological processes.

Particular attention was paid to the production of high-precision aluminum foils, industrial profiles, light structures, and aluminum formwork systems for construction. The delegation also studied the application of digital technologies and resource-saving solutions in production processes.

The meetings discussed the possibility of transferring the production of modern aluminum formwork systems for construction and environmentally friendly packaging to the Tashkent region. Furthermore, the parties spoke about implementing advanced 'green' technologies and expanding SNTO's capabilities to enter the Central Asian market.

The company's research potential was also considered separately. The significance of the National Technology Center and SNTO's postdoctoral research station was noted as promising directions for implementing new initiatives. Overall, the cooperation was recognized as promising in the fields of advanced technology implementation, production localization, and the company's entry into new markets.

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Uzbekistan and South Korea Discuss Development of Tashkent and Urgench Airports

The Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan, Ilhom Makhomov, and the management of Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) held talks in Seoul on September 12. The discussion focused on the further implementation of projects for the construction of the new Tashkent International Airport and the modernization of the Urgench International Airport.

Discussion of Airport Development Projects

The parties reviewed the progress of two major public-private partnership projects being implemented in Uzbekistan. Regarding the new Tashkent International Airport, the Minister of Transport proposed attracting highly qualified specialists with international experience to develop technical solutions and detailed design.

The issue of completing the creation of a special design company, as well as companies responsible for the operation and maintenance of the airport, within the established deadlines was also discussed.

Issues of Urgench Airport Modernization and Personnel Training

Concerning the Urgench International Airport, the parties examined the possibility of moving to the next practical stage of terminal construction. Special attention was paid to personnel training. Ilhom Makhomov proposed organizing exchange programs, professional development, and training for Uzbek specialists directly at Incheon International Airport before the commissioning of both airports.

It is expected that such training will help form a group of national specialists capable of managing the new airports after their completion. Following the meeting, the parties supported the proposed initiatives and agreed to continue cooperation on these projects sequentially.