BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 2. Fergana regional
governor Khayrullo Bozorov held talks with executives of Malaysia’s
KK Group during a working visit to Kuala Lumpur, exploring
opportunities to expand investment and trade cooperation between
the two sides, Trend
reports via the regional administration.
Bozorov met with KK Group founder and chairman Ki Ken Chai and
representatives of the Malaysian business community to discuss
potential areas of mutually beneficial partnership.
During the meeting, the Uzbek delegation presented information
on Uzbekistan’s investment climate, government support measures for
businesses, and opportunities available to foreign investors.
Officials also welcomed KK Group’s decision to allocate space in
Kuala Lumpur for a Fergana Trade House, describing the move as an
important step toward strengthening commercial ties between the two
countries.
The parties discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in
industry, trade, services, and logistics in the Fergana region.
They also exchanged views on developing specific investment
projects and organizing joint business forums and trade
exhibitions.
At the conclusion of the talks, the sides agreed to establish
joint working groups, develop a cooperation roadmap, and pursue the
implementation of agreed initiatives.
The Fergana delegation also visited KK Group’s retail facilities
to gain firsthand insight into the company’s operations.
KK Group is one of Malaysia’s leading retail operators, managing
more than 1,100 outlets under the KK Mart brand. What began as a
small convenience store has grown into a major retail network with
interests in supermarkets and minimarkets, cafes and restaurants,
hospitality, cosmetics and personal care products, automotive
accessories, and real estate.
