Uzbekistan embassy representatives in Pakistan said Uzbekistan is one of the top countries producing best quality cotton and want to work with Pakistan on cotton production technology and talks are underway with MNSUA, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture.
Addressing at the Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) they further added that Uzbekistan produces the best cotton seed. Uzbekistan utilizes 60% of the cotton production at home and rest is exported to other countries at comparatively lower price. They said that Pakistan and Uzbekistan trade, cultural and political relations are improving and Pakistanis are being issued visas for tourism and delegations.
There exist numerous opportunities for the two countries for joint ventures in medicines, agriculture and industrial products.
The MCCI president proposed joint ventures for manufacturing quality Uzbekistan agriculture machinery in Pakistan.
Furthermore, Mr Khawaja Farooq, MCCI Vice President said that Uzbekistan products packing does not carry details in English language and due to the lack of communication in banking systems of two countries hurdles were arising for the business community.
