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republic of uzbekistan

Minister, Minister of Finance J.Kuchkarov organized a visit to study the
experience of developing the banking and financial sector in Singapore,
improve the credit rating of the banks of Uzbekistan and establish
partnerships between government and commercial financial institutions
of the two countries.

During the visit, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance J.Kuchkarov
met with Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister
of Finance Heng Swee Keat, and presented information on the ongoing
large-scale reforms to create favorable conditions for foreign investors in
Uzbekistan and invite to visit Uzbekistan in 2019 (see opp. pg. pictures 4 & 5)
(Above right): NATAS Holidays 23rd Mar 2018: Uzbekistan’s Ambassador HE
Kakhramon Shakirov presenting tourism potential of Uzbekistan. (Above left): Charles
Tan, NATAS Secretary General, pays a visit to the Uzbekistan National Pavillion The representatives of Ministry of Transport and NUS participated at
the High-level International Conference “Central Asia in the system
During the visit delegation hold the meetings at the Supreme Court, of international transport corridors: strategic prospects and untapped
International Commercial Court, the Singapore Management University, as opportunities” 20-21 September 2019 in Tashkent. At the same time such
well as a briefing on the topic: “Large-scale reforms towards ensuring the rule Singapore companies as Issa Global, Universal Success (see opp. pg. top right
of law and the reform of the judicial and legal system of Uzbekistan” picture), Indorama, Olam International, S.E.A Business Center participated at
(see opp. pg. picture 1). the International Investment Forums in Tashkent city and region, Samarkand,

25-29 November, 2018 the delegation of the Republic of Uzbekistan headed Bukhara and Djizzak regions.

by Minister of Justice R.Davletov and Deputy Prosecutor General E.Yuldashev Uzbekistan participated in both editions of Singapore’s largest travel fair
visited Singapore. During the visit, the delegation met with Minister for Law - NATAS 23-28 March and 17-19 August. The Uzbekistan Embassy here
K Shanmugam, Attorney-General Lucien Wong, Director of the Corrupt together with representatives of State Committee for Tourism Development
Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) Denis Tang, representatives of the and Tashkent City Municipality had actively participated with a national
public service center and notary public, as well as organized the briefing booth. Traditional Uzbek Dance performances were part of the country’s
for foreign investors with detailed information about current reforms in presentation and caught the attention of visitors to the fair. The dance troupe
Uzbekistan in all spheres (see opp. pg. picture 3). was also part of the Fair’s Opening Ceremony as well as presentation by the

November 25-28 the delegation of Uzbekistan headed by Deputy Prime Ambassador HE Kakhramon Shakirov on tourism potential of Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan famous foR...

UZBEKISTAN currently produces Uzbekistan currently
more than 20 million tons of fresh produces more than
fruits and vegetables annually. Over 20 million tons of fresh
the last 25 years then total volume of fruits and vegetables
fruits and vegetables grew fourfold annually. Over the
with grapes increasing by nine times, last 25 years then
vegetables eight times and fruits by total volume of fruits
five times and beans seven times. and vegetables grew
fourfold with grapes
There are more than 350 types of increasing by nine
agricultural products being grown times, vegetables eight
in Uzbekistan with 180 of them times and fruits by five
being exported. In order to greater times and beans seven
promote Uzbekistan produce and times
goods such as dry and fresh fruits,
wines and brandy, silk and textile
products to Singapore, a special
purposed company has been founded (Above montage): Shipment of dry fruits and beans (black and
by S.E.A. Business Centre Pte. Ltd yellow raisin, beans, mush and etc.) from Uzbekistan are being
in cooperation with two Uzbekistan imported by Mohamed Mustafa & Samsuddin Co Pte Ltd
companies - Umax Group and (Singapore) in cooperation with MFM Agro (Uzbekistan)

Annexure Company - to form the
Uzbekistan-Singapore Trading
House. This joint venture were set up
in 2018 and is effectively the ‘Trading
Hub’ for Uzbekistan produce and
goods for the ASEAN markets.

Uzbekistan also exports ferrous (Above): The first shipment fresh broccoli from Uzbekistan
metals and products, textile, electric company Uz-Agro-Lider to Ringwood Group Pte Ltd in
equipment, building materials, Singapore. In 2019, there is an agreement to bring in 100 tons
mechanic equipment and services to
Singapore. of this agriculture product into the Singapore mawrkwetw.indiplomacy.com

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