An economic and trade event and dialogue titled 'International Sister Cities and Partner Regions of Hunan Province — 2026' took place in the administrative center of Hunan Province, China. The event was attended by Jakhongir Mamazhonov, Deputy Hokim of the Tashkent Region, according to the news agency Dunyo.
The event, organized with the support of the People's Government of Hunan Province, gathered representatives from state institutions, chambers of commerce, and industrial associations, as well as companies from 28 countries and members of the diplomatic corps.
At the opening ceremony, Jakhongir Mamazhonov delivered a welcoming speech. The central theme of discussion was the expansion of trade, economy, investment, and interregional interaction between the regions of Uzbekistan and China.
Participants also discussed the implementation of new joint projects with leading Chinese companies and the further strengthening of direct ties between the regions of the two countries. Industry meetings, presentations, and B2B negotiations were held within the framework of the event.
Participants focused on developing investment cooperation, establishing direct contacts between businesses and regional representatives, and developing new joint initiatives. This event served as a platform to strengthen the trade and investment ties of Hunan Province with foreign territories and to define new directions for cooperation.
Following the conclusion of the meetings, agreements were reached on the further development of interregional contacts and the expansion of practical interaction between representatives of Uzbekistan and China.
According to the administration of Tashkent Region, Deputy Governor of Tashkent Region Zhakhongir Mamajonov met with Sun Yun, Deputy Governor of China's Anhui Province.
During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in the fields of trade, economy, investment, industrial interaction, and the implementation of joint projects.
Prospects for partnership were considered in areas such as the automotive industry, agricultural technologies, logistics, green energy, and modern technologies. The Uzbek side presented proposals for creating a multifunctional industrial park and a modern demonstration park for agricultural technologies in Tashkent Region. The issue of attracting Chinese companies to carry out new investment initiatives was also discussed.
Both sides agreed on holding regular business forums, B2B meetings, and mutual business visits, as well as further developing practical interaction between the regions.
The visit also included conferences dedicated to new economic sectors of Anhui Province, the activities of multinational corporations, industrial cooperation between Anhui, Hong Kong, and Macau, as well as trade and economic ties between Anhui, Côte d'Ivoire, and Uzbekistan.
Anhui Province is one of China's major industrial and innovation centers. Key industries of the province's economy include the automotive industry, new energy, high-tech manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and the production of modern equipment.
The Ministry of Transport announced the intention of Uzbekistan and the South Korean company Yooshin Engineering Corporation to develop a long-term partnership in the field of modern airport infrastructure. This cooperation may include attracting the company's experience and specialists to the project of the new Tashkent International Airport.
Uzbekistan's Minister of Transport Ilhom Makhamov discussed interaction issues with the Chairman of Yooshin Engineering Corporation, Jeong Kyung-soo, in Seoul on September 13. This meeting took place within the framework of the Central Asia and Republic of Korea Summit.
The parties discussed the possibilities of utilizing the extensive experience of the South Korean corporation gained during the construction of Incheon International Airport. Special attention was paid to involving highly qualified specialists from Yooshin Engineering Corporation in the implementation of the new Tashkent International Airport project.
Furthermore, the participants in the negotiations considered the prospects of creating long-term cooperation for the development of modern airport infrastructure in Uzbekistan.
The administration of the Tashkent region reported that a delegation from the Tashkent region held discussions on prospects in the fields of investment, trade, economic, logistical, and industrial cooperation with the Chinese group SOHO Holdings Group.
The meeting took place at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in China as part of the regional delegation's working trip. The parties reviewed the investment potential of the Tashkent region, its current industrial infrastructure, and potential joint projects.
SOHO Holdings Group is one of the largest fully state-owned corporations in Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province. The company was established in 2023 through the merger of four major state-owned enterprises in this city.
The corporation operates in various sectors, including raw material and mineral resource trading, energy, international trade, textile production, logistics, innovative manufacturing, and financial services. SOHO Holdings Group maintains foreign economic ties with over 160 countries. Its structure includes about 400 subsidiaries that employ more than 25,000 people.
During the negotiations, the parties discussed in detail opportunities to expand trade and economic ties, implement new investment projects, and develop logistical and industrial interaction. Following the meeting, prospects for further practical cooperation between the Tashkent region and Jiangsu Province were outlined, including the implementation of significant projects and the strengthening of mutually beneficial economic relations.
