BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 29. Uzbekistan is
exploring opportunities to increase confectionery exports to Gulf
countries as part of efforts to expand production at CRAFERS, a
local confectionery manufacturer, and strengthen its presence in
international markets as Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry
and Trade Ibrokhim Ergashev reviews industrial projects in Tashkent
on Thursday.
According to the Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Investment, Industry
and Trade, Ergashev visited several production facilities in the
capital to assess their operations, the progress of ongoing
projects and plans for further development.
During a visit to the CA-EXPORT & INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER
project in Tashkent’s Yangihayot district, discussions focused on
increasing trade volumes, involving domestic manufacturers in
export activities and promoting Uzbek products in international
markets.
The project is being developed on a 55,000-square-meter site.
Participants also discussed establishing direct communication
channels between local producers and foreign buyers to facilitate
business partnerships and expand access to export markets.
Ergashev also visited the CRAFERS confectionery factory in the
Mirzo Ulugbek district, where discussions centered on expanding
production capacity and increasing exports to Gulf countries.
Moreover, the parties considered ways to improve access to
financial resources and upgrade engineering and utility
infrastructure to support the factory’s operations and future
growth.
