Uzbekistan, Netherland discuss business prospects for cooperation
14/12/2018 23:06
Uzbekistan, Netherland discuss business prospects for cooperation
14/12/2018 23:06
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 11 December 2018, a seminar was organized in the city of Almira, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Netherlands and dedicated to the potential of agriculture of Uzbekistan. It was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan.
The event, co-hosted by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Uzbekistan and co-organizer of the Embassy of our country in the Benelux countries, was attended by representatives of about 50 Dutch companies and companies specializing in the fields of seed production, fruit and vegetable production, agricultural machinery and equipment, construction of greenhouse complexes, livestock, poultry farming.
The Uzbek participants of the seminar presented detailed information on the current state and priority directions of agricultural development in Uzbekistan, based on the provisions of a message from President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the occasion of the Day of Agricultural Workers.
In the speeches of the Dutch representatives, it was noted that in the last two years, fundamental changes have been observed in Uzbekistan.
In particular, the reduction of customs duties on import of a number of products related to agriculture, a significant reduction in bureaucratic procedures, the liberalization of the foreign exchange market, a significant improvement in the position of the republic in the Doing Business rating indicate the seriousness of intentions and commitment of the Government of Uzbekistan to make real changes.
According to the Embassy of Uzbekistan in the Benelux countries, the main results of the event are as follows:
- It is expected that in March 2019 the Embassy of the Netherlands in Uzbekistan will organize the second trade mission of Dutch companies to Uzbekistan as part of the international exhibition Agroexpo 2019. During the visit, members of the delegation will visit Namangan region to learn about its potential in the field of agriculture;
- in June 2019, the Dutch side intends to organize a pavilion of the Netherlands during the exhibition Agrotechexpo - 2019 in Tashkent.
During the event, focused on intensive negotiations between the business circles of the two countries on specific projects were held.
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