Discussion of a construction waste recycling project in Tashkent region with the participation of a British company

Authorities in Tashkent held discussions on expanding trade, economic, and investment cooperation opportunities with business representatives from the provinces of Guangdong and the city of Shenzhen in China.

The meeting was attended by a delegation led by Zhu Tong. Tashkent was represented by Eldor Kholmatov, the mayor's advisor on cooperation with China, as well as officials from city departments responsible for tourism, investment, industry, and trade.

One of the central issues was the development of tourist infrastructure and the HoReCa sector, which covers hotel and restaurant businesses. The parties discussed in detail the prospects of creating professional kitchens for hotels and restaurants, as well as implementing modern equipment with low carbon emissions and zero-waste technologies.

Furthermore, participants reviewed the possibility of using industrial refrigeration systems and bread production lines, as well as exchanging experience in the field of creating smart industrial parks. At the conclusion of the meeting, all parties stated their readiness to strengthen business ties between Tashkent and leading manufacturers from Guangdong and Shenzhen, implement joint investment projects, and support mutually beneficial initiatives.

Representatives from Uzbekistan and Pakistan held talks regarding potential cooperation in joint investment projects. The discussed areas include the digital economy, sugar production, and the cement industry.

The discussions took place during a meeting between the Ambassador of Uzbekistan, Alisher Tukhtayev, and the head of the Dewan Yousuf group. This meeting is part of efforts to expand trade and economic interaction between the two states, as reported by the Dunyo news agency.

One of the central issues was cooperation in the field of the digital economy and crypto infrastructure. Dewan Yousuf noted Uzbekistan's significant potential regarding blockchain technologies and crypto assets, expressing interest in implementing joint initiatives.

The Pakistani businessman proposed exploring opportunities to attract international digital asset funds, create modern digital platforms, and implement energy-efficient technologies for cryptocurrency mining.

The parties also considered prospects for partnership in the sugar industry. A Pakistani company is considering importing raw materials, including from Brazil, processing them in Uzbekistan, and selling the finished products on the domestic market.

In this regard, the possibility of launching a joint venture using the production facilities of the Angren Sugar Factory was discussed. Furthermore, the negotiations covered cooperation in the cement sector, as well as the development of logistics and trade links between the countries.

Following the meetings, an agreement was reached that the Dewan Yousuf group would prepare detailed investment proposals. Online consultations with relevant ministries and agencies of Uzbekistan are planned to further develop these initiatives. The parties also intend to organize a visit by a Pakistani business delegation to Uzbekistan to assess promising projects and implementation opportunities.

Yousuf Dewan Companies was founded in 1916 and is one of Pakistan's largest industrial and business groups. Its interests cover automotive manufacturing, cement and sugar production, textiles, synthetic fiber production, and foreign trade. Companies within this group employ over 4000 people.

The Governor of Tashkent Region, Zoir Mirzaev, met with the CEO of Lasselsberger Group, Josef Lasselsberger, to discuss plans for investing in the production of building materials and establishing modern production facilities in the region.

According to the Tashkent Region administration, the negotiations focused on strengthening economic ties and launching new industrial initiatives based on the company's international experience and advanced technologies.

Special attention was paid to the effective use of local raw material resources. The parties exchanged views on promising directions and explored opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation.

Lasselsberger Group is one of the leading European manufacturers of building materials. The company was founded in 1957 and currently has 62 branches in 26 countries.

A number of investment projects involving this company are being implemented in Uzbekistan, aimed at the production and processing of building materials. These projects cover not only the Tashkent Region but also the Samarkand and Kashkadarya regions.