The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, received a delegation led by the Governor of Lombardy, Attilio Fontana, who arrived in our country to participate in the Tashkent Investment Forum. The President's press service reported this.
Lombardy is one of the most populous and largest regions of Italy and ranks among the most economically developed regions of Europe.
The practical aspects of developing mutually beneficial cooperation, primarily in trade-economic and investment partnerships, were discussed.
The results of the recent negotiations in the city of Samarkand with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, during which the support for interregional relations was agreed upon, were noted with great satisfaction.
Today, projects in collaboration with Lombardy companies, including the cultivation of tomatoes, saffron, non-woven fabrics, and knitwear, as well as the production of food products, are being successfully implemented in our country. Projects on the production of finished textiles, auto electronics, construction materials, the processing of dairy and fruit and vegetable products, the development of public transport, and other initiatives are being developed.
The importance of expanding the portfolio of joint projects and attracting more of Italy's advanced technologies and investments into various sectors of the Uzbek economy was noted.
It was agreed to hold an exhibition of Uzbekistan's industrial and export potential in Milan, open a trading house, and launch an export line under the "Uzbek Organic" brand.
The issue of organizing an exhibition of Uzbekistan's museums in Milan in 2026 is being explored, with the goal of expanding cultural-humanitarian exchanges.
The Governor, in turn, expressed his sincere gratitude to our President for the comprehensive support of the projects and initiatives of the Lombardy business circles. He confirmed his readiness to assist in establishing a wide-ranging partnership with the regions of Uzbekistan.
At the end of the meeting, our country's leader wished Attilio Fontana success in preparing for and holding the Winter Olympics in Milan city in 2026.
