BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 14. Uzbekistan’s Uzmetkombinat and China’s Jiangsu SOHO Holdings Group discussed opportunities to expand exports, enter new markets, diversify logistics routes and develop joint investment projects.
This was reflected in a statement by Uzmetkombinat following a meeting between a delegation from the company led by Chairman Bahodir Abdullaev and Ding Hai, head of Jiangsu SOHO Holdings Group.
The sides discussed increasing export volumes, entering new international markets, making more effective use of logistics infrastructure and implementing joint investment projects.
SOHO Holdings has established trade and economic ties with more than 160 countries and territories, providing a broad network that could support Uzmetkombinat’s efforts to expand its export footprint.
Companies within the holding coordinate the operation of China-Europe and China-Asia freight trains passing through Jiangsu province. The network currently connects nearly 80 international stations across 26 Eurasian countries through 26 international rail routes.
These logistics links could provide Uzmetkombinat with additional opportunities to enter new foreign markets, improve product deliveries and diversify international transportation routes.
“The logistics capabilities of SOHO Holdings could become an important platform for expanding Uzmetkombinat’s export footprint and improving access to promising external markets,” the Uzbek side said.
The discussions come as Uzbekistan’s steel industry seeks to expand its presence in international markets and strengthen its export infrastructure.
SOHO Holdings is one of the major state-owned holding companies in Jiangsu province, with nearly 400 enterprises operating within the group.
In 2025, the holding’s total import and export operations reached $12.2 billion, underscoring its significant role in international trade and logistics.
The talks also highlighted opportunities to combine Uzmetkombinat’s industrial production capacity with SOHO Holdings’ international trading and logistics network.
The parties agreed to continue exploring opportunities for export expansion, logistics cooperation and joint investment initiatives.
