TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 25. Uzbekistan and France have opened an economic chamber in Tashkent, Trend reports.
According to Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade, both sides discussed the prospects of French companies' activities in Uzbekistan in agriculture, tourism, mining, energy, and others.
During the event, the parties talked about providing comprehensive support to both sides in the further development of mutually beneficial projects.
In addition, Uzbek Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade Laziz Kudratov and President of the Uzbekistan-France Economic Chamber Joanna Golas signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, which defined specific mechanisms for further interaction within the framework of priority areas of the Chamber's activities.
Furthermore, the France-Uzbekistan Economic Chamber unites more than 50 French and Uzbek companies and entrepreneurs.
The Chamber maintains relations with governmental authorities in both countries and advises them on improving the business climate.
Meanwhile, trade turnover volume between Uzbekistan and France amounted to $337.1 million from January through March 2024. Exports reached $237.3 million and imports totaled $99.8 million during this period.