TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 26. Fergana region's
delegation visited Japan to strengthen trade and economic ties and
advance new investment projects, Trend reports via the regional administration.
The delegation was led by the Fergana Region governor Khayrullo
Bozorov.
As part of the visit, Bozorov held talks at the Embassy of
Uzbekistan in Japan with Ramzan Siddiq, head of Washin Trading Co.,
Ltd. Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Japan, Mukhsinkhuja Abdurakhmonov,
also attended the meeting.
The discussions focused on expanding the supply of fruits and
vegetables grown in Uzbekistan’s Fergana region to the Japanese
market, increasing export volumes, and broadening bilateral
cooperation.
Officials noted that grapes and pomegranates from Fergana were
among the first Uzbek agricultural products introduced to major
Japanese retail chains. The sides discussed plans to further
diversify exports and increase shipment volumes.
Bozorov said Uzbek fruits continue to attract strong demand
abroad due to their natural sweetness, high quality, and
environmentally friendly production standards. He added that the
export geography of products from Fergana region is steadily
expanding.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to increase exports of
greens, raspberries, cherries, and dried fruits to Japan, launch
joint projects, and improve logistics chains. Participants also
praised Washin Trading’s cooperation with Uzbek agricultural
company Quva Agro Star.
Washin Trading Co., Ltd. specializes in importing halal products
into Japan and distributing them on the domestic market.
