BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 13. Uzbekistan is
seeking to expand cooperation with one of Europe's largest fashion
retailers as part of efforts to increase exports and strengthen the
international presence of its textile industry.
This was reported in a statement issued by the Agency for the
Development of the Light Industry of Uzbekistan following the visit
to Poland of Director of the Agency for the Development of the
Light Industry under Uzbekistan's Cabinet of Ministers Nozimjon
Kholmurodov.
The meeting was held with Joanna Sikorska, Director of Sourcing
and Procurement at LPP S.A.
The parties discussed opportunities for integrating Uzbek
textile and apparel manufacturers into LPP's global supply chain,
as well as the company's requirements and standards for
suppliers.
During the talks, Uzbek officials presented the production
capabilities and export potential of local manufacturers in a range
of segments, including apparel, knitwear, denim products,
children's clothing, women's fashion and home textiles.
Particular attention was given to potential cooperation in
supplying products for LPP's retail brands, including Reserved,
Cropp, House, Mohito and Sinsay.
