Tashkent region and the Hungarian province of Zala are entering a new stage of cooperation

Uzbek diplomats visited Zala Province, one of the leading regions of Hungary located in the southwest, the correspondent of “Dunyo” news agency reports.

Zala Province, known for its industrial and agricultural potential, is actively developing economic ties with Uzbekistan, initiating prospects for bilateral cooperation. During the visit, the strategic importance of strengthening interregional ties and active exchange of investments, technologies and cultural experience was emphasized.

The visit was aimed at developing mutually beneficial cooperation, strengthening ties in the areas of trade, investment and culture, as well as launching joint projects between the Tashkent region and Zala Province. During the visit, the Ambassador of Uzbekistan Oybek Shakhavdinov held talks with officials and representatives of business circles in the region, including the Chairman of the Zala Provincial Assembly Attila Pal, the Governor of the province Rozsa Šifter, the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dezső Kovacs, the Rector of the University of Pannonia Professor Janos Abonya, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Pannonia Foundation Zoltán Birkner.

An agreement was reached on organizing regular visits between the Tashkent region and the province of Zala with a business forum with the participation of companies from the two regions, as well as Culture Days of the two countries.

The round table on the topic of “Prospects for Trade and Investment Cooperation with Uzbekistan” was attended by representatives of more than 10 Hungarian companies operating in the fields of construction, transport, logistics, oil and gas, forestry, metallurgy and tourism.

They were given a presentation on the potential of Uzbekistan in the trade, economic, investment and tourism spheres. Hungarian companies expressed interest in expanding trade and investment in Uzbekistan. They were offered to start a business in an industrial zone for Hungarian companies, which is planned to be opened in the Tashkent region.

Within the framework of educational and academic cooperation, the University of Pannonia expressed its readiness to cooperate with higher education institutions of Uzbekistan, including “joint diploma” programs and student exchanges in priority areas.

The results of the meetings show that the parties are committed to further developing mutually beneficial relations and implementing joint projects that will bring long-term benefits to both Hungary and Uzbekistan.