BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 4. Uzbekistan's
Tashkent region and Georgia have discussed opportunities to involve
Georgian companies in industrial and urban development projects in
the capital, including initiatives within the Yangi Avlod special
industrial zone and the New Tashkent development area.
The matter was discussed at a meeting in Tashkent on Wednesday
between Tashkent Deputy Mayor Sharof Rakhmanov and Georgian
Ambassador to Uzbekistan David Kotaria, according to the Tashkent
regional administration.
The sides reviewed opportunities to expand trade and economic
ties, attract new investment, strengthen industrial cooperation and
establish direct business contacts between companies from the two
countries.
In addition, they exchanged views on Tashkent's investment
potential, existing industrial infrastructure and prospective
projects.
Particular attention was given to attracting Georgian companies
to projects in the Yangi Avlod special industrial zone and jointly
implementing investment initiatives under Tashkent's urban
renovation program.
Moreover, the parties discussed the possibility of developing
multi-story residential complexes, modern hotels and shopping
centers in the New Tashkent area.
In addition, the meeting covered prospects for establishing
joint production facilities and further strengthening bilateral
trade and economic relations.
"Following the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to
continue the dialogue aimed at expanding mutually beneficial
cooperation between Tashkent and Georgia, intensifying contacts
between business circles and implementing promising projects," the
regional administration said.
