BEIJING, November 5. /Dunyo IA/.  Within the framework of the 15^th China Overseas Investment Fair (COIFAIR) in Beijing, a presentation of the trade, economic and investment potential of Uzbekistan has taken place, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

With the assistance of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in China, a delegation from the Fergana Region participated in the forum, comprising around 50 representatives of government authorities and business circles.

Event, organized by the China Overseas Development Association (CODA), brought together more than 1,000 participants - representatives of PRC government departments, international organizations, investment companies and businesses.

Plenary session was addressed by Denisa Saková, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of the Slovak Republic, representatives of the National Development and Reform Commission of the PRC, leadership of CODA, as well as major corporations including “China Energy Engineering”, “Geely” and “Sany”.

Governor of the Fergana Region Khayrullo Bozorov addressed the event online, presenting the economic potential of the region and the prospects for cooperation with foreign partners.

Within the framework of the forum, a dialogue of the ambassadors of Uzbekistan, Slovakia, Jordan, Nicaragua, the Maldives, and Mozambique also took place, during which the strategic nature of Uzbek-Chinese relations and the opportunities for expanding trade and investment interaction were highlighted.

At a special exposition entitled “Fergana Corner”, region's export products - including textiles, food products, ceramics and folk handicraft items were showcased. Furthermore, negotiations were held in G2B and B2B formats, following which agreements on cooperation in a number of areas were reached.

Jiang Yun, Deputy Secretary-General of the China Overseas Development Association (CODA), stated:

- Uzbek delegation successfully participated in the 15^th China Overseas Investment Fair and generated significant interest among Chinese companies. They received detailed information about the opportunities created in Uzbekistan for foreign investors.

Thanks to the presentation of the Fergana Region, we learned about the free economic and industrial zones of the region. Chinese entrepreneurs gained the opportunity to discuss joint projects with representatives of the region. I am confident that this event will be mutually beneficial for both parties.

Catherine Xin, Vice President of “Huaihai Holding Group”, stated:

- Fergana Region is represented at the forum by a delegation led by the Governor of the region, comprising representatives of government authorities, businesses, and trade organizations.

The region possesses a rich investment, export, and tourism potential, and generates great interest among Chinese companies. Currently, opportunities for the joint implementation of major projects are being discussed. Chinese participants have expressed their desire to invest in the region and participate in mutually beneficial initiatives.

Wu Keguang, Vice President of the China Overseas Development Association (CODA), stated:

- This large-scale forum is of great significance for all participating countries. For the Fergana Region, this represents an excellent opportunity to find new partners and present its trade, economic, and investment potential in detail.

I am confident that the mutually beneficial cooperation between the regions and business circles of Uzbekistan and China will continue to expand.

Li Weifang, Producer of “Phoenix” TV, stated:

- I am very pleased to participate in this forum. Delegations from various countries have presented their showcases here. The presentation of the Fergana Region was particularly interesting to me.

I have previously visited Uzbekistan and learned that the number of Chinese enterprises in the country has doubled within a year. This is a very significant indicator. I am confident that CODA will facilitate the implementation of new major projects in your country.