Tashkent, Uzbekistan : The leadership of the Italian Confederation of Industry (Confindustria Italia) made a decision to create a branch of this organization in Uzbekistan – Confindustria – Uzbekistan. Luca Picasso, who previously worked as vice-president of the branch of the Italian Confederation of Industry in Russia, has been appointed its president, Dunyo news agency reported.
Confindustria is the main professional association in Italy, uniting more than 150,000 manufacturing and service companies in the country. Its activities are aimed at providing a working environment and supporting companies contributing to the economic, social and civil development of Italy. Represents the interests of its members at all levels in Italy and abroad. The association’s network includes its headquarters in Rome, 13 regional offices in the country, 69 local associations, 15 sectoral federations, 86 trade associations, 10 associate members, 10 sectoral divisions and 14 foreign offices, as well as a European Union delegation in Brussels.
The main tasks of “Confindustria – Uzbekistan” are to promote the expansion and strengthening of economic ties between Uzbekistan and Italy. In particular, it is planned to identify new areas of cooperation and business opportunities, provide Italian companies with practical information and support in finding partners in Uzbekistan, and provide services to enterprises aimed at implementing investment and commercial projects.
Confindustria – Uzbekistan is also intended to create a platform for enhancing contacts between business circles and enterprises of the two countries, as well as attracting Italian investments and advanced technologies to the republic.
In an interview with Dunyo news agency, Luca Picasso said he was very pleased with his appointment as president of Confindustria – Uzbekistan and that I would represent Italian companies in Uzbekistan.
“It is known that Uzbekistan is famous not only for its rich natural potential, but also for agricultural and textile production, has a highly developed automotive sector and great opportunities in the construction sector,” he said. – And the historical and architectural beauty of Samarkand, Khiva and Bukhara make these cities very important tourist destinations.
It is also gratifying that many residents of Uzbekistan speak English. The people of Uzbekistan are a hardworking people who are eagerly engaged in business development thanks to the ongoing reforms in the country under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyev, an outstanding visionary leader who opened the country to international and economic cooperation.
It should also be noted that today, for example, Italian citizens no longer require a visa to travel to Uzbekistan, which reflects the interest of this great country in building business relations with the Western world.
It is planned to organize international business forums in Uzbekistan and Italy with the participation of business circles of the two countries.