TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, September 5. A group of top-notch Pakistani leather industry players sat down with officials at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan to chew the fat about potential avenues for tighter collaboration, Trend reports.
Conversations centered around capital allocation opportunities,
fiscal and tariff advantages, the formation of collaborative
enterprises, and the viability of re-exporting goods to the Central
Asian and Russian economic landscapes.
The delegation from Uzbekistan comprised Dilshod Rasulov, the
Deputy Chairman of the Chamber, alongside Akbar Sultonov, who holds
the position of Chairman within the “Uzcharmsanoat” Association.
The incoming Pakistani delegation comprised high-level executives
from notable enterprises, including Alliance Plus Co./Pak Overseas
Enterprises, Mamba Fashion, Jannat Leather Industries, Fahim
Brothers, MD Tannery Works, Saeed Leather, and Palm & Finger
Co.
The assembly also deliberated on the integration of cutting-edge
technologies in leather processing methodologies and the upskilling
of proficient personnel. Stakeholders underscored that the
execution of collaborative initiatives with Pakistan has the
potential to enhance trade volume between the two nations and
generate avenues for the development of competitive offerings
tailored for regional marketplaces.
The discussions are perceived as a pivotal advancement in
fortifying economic synergies between Uzbekistan and Pakistan,
catalyzing the initiation of novel investment ventures,
facilitating technology transfer, and amplifying trade
dynamics.
In the interim, the intergovernmental commerce between the nations
surpassed the $400 million threshold in 2024, while the quantity of
collaborative enterprises escalated to 130. Commercial entities
have been established in Karachi and Tashkent, and the resumption
of direct air connectivity between Tashkent and Lahore has been
initiated.
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