Baku, Azerbaijan, July 4
By Fakhri Vakilov- Trend:
A number of trading companies in South London have expressed interest in importing fresh and dried agricultural products from Uzbekistan, Trend reports via Uzbek media.
This topic was discussed during video-conference with the participation of the leadership and members of the South London Chamber of Commerce (LSCC) and representatives of administrations and business circles of the Kashkadarya and Namangan regions of Uzbekistan.
London Southside Chamber of Commerce was established in 1981 and unites about 250 small, medium and large business companies located in the Wandsworth, Southwark and Lambeth districts of London.
At the video-conference organized by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in London, the British side was represented by more than 50 member companies of LSCC operating in the fields of health, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, education, food production, legal services, the fashion industry, environmental protection, energy, and catering.
Representatives of Uzbekistan presented investment, trade and economic potential of Kashkadarya and Namangan regions. Uzbek businessmen representing the textile industry briefly outlined their projects offered to foreign investors.
British participants of the event showed particular interest in information regarding educational reforms, development of the capital market, and stimulating the activities of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Taking into account that Uzbekistan managed to enter the British market of fruits and vegetables this year, a number of trading companies in South London expressed interest in exploring the possibility of importing fresh and dried agricultural products from Uzbekistan.
Following the event, an agreement was reached on organizing a trip of British companies to Kashkadarya and Namangan regions.
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