BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 3. Officials from
Uzbekistan’s Fergana region and Malaysia’s Selangor state have held
talks aimed at expanding regional cooperation in investment,
technology and industrial development, as both sides seek to
strengthen economic ties between the two countries, Trend reports, citing the
regional administration.


The meeting took place during a working visit by Fergana
regional governor Khairullo Bozorov to Malaysia. Selangor Chief
Minister Amirudin Shari hosted the Uzbek delegation, with
Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Malaysia Karomidin Gadoev also in
attendance.


Discussions focused on expanding mutually beneficial cooperation
between the two regions and developing joint projects in sectors
considered strategically important for future growth.


Bozorov noted that relations between Uzbekistan and Malaysia
have reached a new level, driven by close ties between the two
countries’ leadership and a shared commitment to development. He
also emphasized the importance of Selangor’s advanced economic
model as a reference point for strengthening interregional
cooperation.


Both sides highlighted opportunities to establish sister-region
relations, enhance business-to-business contacts and broaden
investment collaboration. They also discussed exchanging experience
in areas such as industrial modernization and innovation-driven
growth.







Key sectors identified for potential cooperation included
information technology, electronics and semiconductor production,
advanced manufacturing, smart agriculture, green energy, logistics
and pilgrimage tourism.


At the conclusion of the meeting, the two sides agreed to work
on a joint roadmap aimed at expanding economic and institutional
cooperation between Fergana and Selangor, including the
implementation of practical initiatives to support long-term
partnership.


Selangor, one of Malaysia’s most industrialized and economically
advanced states, plays a central role in the country’s economy,
with strong development in electronics, pharmaceuticals, food
production and semiconductor manufacturing.