BMB HOLDING discusses joint projects with German companies in Tashkent

As part of the Uzbekistan–Spain business forum held in Tashkent from October 29 to 31, BMB HOLDING discussed cooperation opportunities with Spanish firms in agriculture and agro-industrial production. The event attracted about twenty Spanish companies.

The main goal of the forum was to strengthen trade and economic ties, attract investment into the agrarian sector, implement modern technologies, and prepare joint projects. The business session program covered the current state of agriculture in Uzbekistan and existing industry challenges.

Potential areas for interaction included the production of mineral and organic fertilizers, improving soil fertility, developing soil disinfection agents, and applying advanced agricultural technologies.

BMB HOLDING participated in the forum through the presentation by Bobir Yakhaev, the company's department director. He conducted negotiations with representatives of organizations such as Agro-Industrial Group, Industrias David S.L.U., Pol. Ind. Los Palomares, Viveros Veron, PSB Produccion Vegetal, Agromillora Fidan Uretim ve Paz Ltd., and Armando Alvarez Group.

A separate meeting took place with Хуses Varela, advisor on economic and commercial issues at the Economic and Commercial Office of the Spanish Embassy, which operates in both Moscow and Tashkent. The parties discussed the production experience and technologies of Spanish companies, as well as prospects for entering the Uzbek market and establishing joint ventures.

Information about BMB HOLDING's activities, its production capacities, and potential projects was presented to Spanish business representatives. Key discussion topics included agricultural machinery, modern farming methods, horticulture, crop cultivation, and agro-industrial production. Participants also considered the possibility of adapting foreign technologies to Uzbekistan's conditions and developing common initiatives.

However, no specific agreements, investment volumes, or project timelines were disclosed.

Uzbekistan and the German federal state of Bavaria held discussions regarding prospects for strengthening trade, economic, and investment interaction, as well as cooperation in the field of vocational education.

These issues were central during the visit of the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Germany, Dilshod Akhatov, who met with representatives of the regional government, parliament, state institutions, and the business community of Bavaria, according to the news agency Dunyo.

In a meeting with Tobias Gotthard, State Secretary of the Ministry of Economy, Regional Development, and Energy of Bavaria, the parties examined ways to increase trade turnover, attract capital investments, and strengthen business contacts between companies from Uzbekistan and Bavaria. Special attention was paid to training qualified personnel and employment opportunities for Uzbek specialists in Bavaria.

Participants also discussed the potential for joint projects in areas such as information technology, green economy, energy, transport, logistics, construction, textile industry, pharmaceuticals, and mechanical engineering.

The program 'Bayern – Fit for Partnership', funded by the Bavarian Ministry of Economy, was also addressed. This program allows foreign specialists and company executives to familiarize themselves with technologies used by German businesses, improve their professional skills, and establish business connections. The parties studied the possibility of organizing sectoral delegations and experience exchange within this program.

Following the negotiations, the parties agreed to consider organizing business forums in partnership with the Chambers of Commerce of Nuremberg and Regensburg. These events are expected to focus on business cooperation, engineering, vocational training, and new projects in the field of vocational education.

During a separate meeting with Gunnar Wigand, director at the ministerial level of the Bavarian Ministry of the Interior, Sport, and Integration, issues of exchange between relevant state agencies, professional development of specialists, and security cooperation were discussed. Furthermore, the parties considered traffic management issues and the possibility of friendly matches between youth football teams from Uzbekistan and Bavaria.

The Ambassador also held talks with representatives of the German hotel group Motel One GmbH: Lukas Prinz, responsible for finance and investments, and Astrid Schaffleitner, responsible for company development. Prospects for Motel One entering the Uzbek market, potential investment projects, and staff training for the hotel and service sectors were discussed. The parties also considered opportunities for employing Uzbek specialists in the group's hotels in Germany. An agreement was reached to hold online meetings and organize mutual visits to further promote these initiatives.

The visit aimed to strengthen interregional ties between Uzbekistan and Bavaria, as well as to promote practical projects in economic, educational, and humanitarian spheres.