The meeting
was attended by the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, co-chairman of the
Uzbek-German Business Council from the Uzbek side Abdulla Aripov, executive
partner of the Knauf Group company and co-chairman of the Council from the
German side Uwe Knotzer, Director of the Eastern Committee of the German
Economy Michael Harms, as well as German Ambassador to Uzbekistan Manfred
Huterer.
The
speakers stressed that the economic partnership between Uzbekistan and Germany
has been consistently developing, and the interaction of companies from the two
countries has reached a new level in recent years. The growing attention of the
German business community to the Uzbek market was particularly noted. It was
noted that the ongoing economic reforms in the country, a favorable investment
climate and infrastructure modernization processes create new opportunities for
foreign investors.
The meeting
of the Business Council, moderated by Michael Kharms, was devoted to investment
in the automotive industry, IT, geology and industry. Presentations were made
by representatives of companies and organizations Uzavtosanoat, Volkswagen, IT
Park, Schwarz Digits, Henkel, CLAAS, Control Union, Telc, Ernst Klett Sprachen,
Procab, Akfa Group, Almalyk Mining andmetallurgical Plant and the University
"New Uzbekistan". Bilateral talks were also held during the event.
During the
negotiations, the possibilities of implementing promising investment projects,
introducing "green" technologies, improving energy efficiency,
modernizing urban infrastructure and manufacturing building materials were
discussed. In addition, special attention was paid to the introduction of
modern approaches in the construction and utility sectors, the development of
urban infrastructure, the use of energy-saving technologies, as well as the
application of German experience in the practice of Uzbekistan.
The sides
also exchanged views on issues related to the training of qualified personnel,
the development of vocational education, the introduction of innovative
solutions and the expansion of practical cooperation with German companies. B2B
meetings were held between representatives of the business circles of the two
countries, during which issues of developing joint projects, promoting
investment initiatives and strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation were
discussed.
The meeting
of the business circles of Uzbekistan and Germany will contribute to further
deepening economic ties between the two countries, expanding the presence of
German companies in the Uzbek market and implementing new investment projects.