BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 6. Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan discussed measures to increase mutual trade, remove barriers for businesses and expand cooperation in industry, investment and logistics.
According to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, the discussions were held during the 7th meeting of the Uzbekistan–Kazakhstan Business Council in Tashkent.
The meeting, held on August 6 at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, brought together Chairman of the Chamber Davron Vakhabov, Chairman of the Presidium of Kazakhstan’s National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken" Kanat Sharlapaev, Chairman of the Board of Kazakhstan’s Foreign Trade Chamber Murat Karimssakov, as well as representatives of government bodies, industry associations and companies from both countries.
The sides focused on bringing bilateral economic cooperation to a new level, increasing trade volumes and strengthening business ties.
Participants exchanged views on the gradual removal of tariff and non-tariff restrictions, elimination of existing trade barriers and the creation of more favorable conditions for entrepreneurs from both countries.
"Prospects for implementing joint projects in the fields of beekeeping, electrical engineering, construction, high-voltage electrical cable production, animal husbandry, and the food industry were also discussed," the statement of the Chamber says.
Following the discussions, the sides agreed to appoint responsible representatives to ensure more effective use of trade houses, increase export volumes, expand direct business contacts and facilitate the implementation of reached agreements.
