BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 16. Uzbekistan and
Myanmar chambers of commerce have discussed preparations for
upcoming business forum and access to CIS and ASEAN markets.
This is reflected in the statement of the Chamber of Commerce
and Industry of Uzbekistan.
According to the information, the chamber has hosted a meeting
with a delegation from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI), led by
its Secretary General Hnine Hnine Nwe, to discuss bilateral
economic ties.
A central focus of the discussions was the preparation for the
upcoming Uzbek-Myanmar Business Forum, scheduled to take place in
Uzbekistan in August. The forum is expected to draw participation
from around 50 leading Myanmar companies and business
representatives.
During the talks, the sides identified several key sectors for
high-potential cooperation, including agriculture, food processing,
textiles, footwear, pharmaceuticals, electrical engineering,
jewelry, chemicals, tourism, medicine, and education.
The potential for strategic, reciprocal market access was a
major theme of the meeting. The Uzbek side outlined the country's
role as a gateway for Myanmar businesses to enter the wider
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) market.
"We view Uzbekistan as a platform for mutually beneficial
cooperation in entering the CIS markets, while Myanmar can serve as
a similar platform for accessing the ASEAN markets," the Uzbek
chamber representatives emphasized during the negotiations.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to expand direct
business-to-business contacts, foster cooperation between sectoral
associations, and prepare a memorandum of understanding to be
signed between the national chambers of commerce of both
countries.
