Uzbekistan’s Fergana region is deepening economic ties with China as officials push forward new investment, trade, and industrial cooperation projects with major Chinese companies and business groups.

A delegation led by Deputy Governor of the Fergana region Nuriddin Mamajonov visited China for a series of high-level meetings focused on expanding trade, economic, and investment cooperation between the two sides, The Caspian Post reports via UzDaily.

During the visit, the parties discussed prospects for launching new investment projects, boosting industrial cooperation, and strengthening foreign trade links. Special attention was given to expanding partnerships with Chinese businesses in priority sectors of the economy.

One of the key events was a roundtable held at the Xinjiang-Henan Chamber of Commerce with the participation of leading Chinese business representatives.

The Uzbek delegation presented Fergana’s investment potential, highlighting the region’s favorable business climate and strategic development priorities. Participants stressed the importance of implementing mutually beneficial projects based on the capabilities of both sides.

Following talks with Henan Chamber of Commerce Chairman Chen Huai Liang, the parties signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at further strengthening bilateral partnership.

At the “Shinjon Zhouhua” International E-Commerce Industrial Park, officials discussed expanding cooperation in foreign trade and the possible implementation of joint projects in automobile manufacturing, auto parts production, and technical servicing.

The sides also explored plans to establish an international e-commerce industrial park in the Fergana region, a project expected to support the growth of the region’s digital economy.

In addition, talks were held with executives of the international construction company “Xia Jiang Zhong Ya Qu Yu Zong Bu.” Discussions focused on potential participation in projects involving hospitals, social infrastructure, tourism facilities, toll roads, and modern residential complexes under Uzbekistan’s “New Uzbekistan” development program.

As a result of the visit, the parties agreed that a delegation from the Chinese company will travel to the Fergana region at the end of May to assess promising projects and define the next steps for practical cooperation.