Islamabad (Zahid Yaqoob Khawaja): Uzbekistan Embassy in collaboration with the Centaurus Mall has started a three-day “Made in Uzbekistan” Food Expo at the Centaurus Mall. The three-day expo will feature top Uzbekistan food-related export-quality products for the people of Pakistan. The top 50 exporting companies of Uzbekistan are participating in this expo, with more than 50 selected products on display.
The Made in Uzbekistan Food Expo was inaugurated by ), Alisher Tukhtayev (Ambassador of Uzbekistan), Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan (CEO The Centaurus Group, President IDA, Ambassador Mohammad Azhar Mazlan (High Commissioner of Malaysia), Atadjan Movlamov (Ambassador of Turkmenistan), Avazbek Atakhanov (Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic), Frederico Silva (Ambassador of Portugal), Christy Ruban (High Commissioner of Sri Lanka), Sharifzoda Yousuf Toir (Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan), and Yerzhan Kistafin (Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan), Khazar Farhadov(Ambassador of Azerbaijan). Mr. Nasir M.Qureshi President ICCI was also present on the occasion.
Speaking at the event Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan said that such expos encourage foreign businesses and investors to explore business opportunities, joint ventures and partnerships. He also highlighted that expos provide a platform for local businesses to connect with international buyers, distributors and business partners. He added that the Centaurus will continue to host such events in the future, giving countries the opportunity to showcase their local products, services and brands in Pakistan to increase international sales and expand into new markets.
Alisher Tukhtayev appreciated the Centaurus Mall’s efforts in providing a top-class facility for such expos, which help build stronger economic and diplomatic ties with the host country, encouraging mutual trade and investment opportunities.
The Prime Minister of Pakistan, alongside the Government of Uzbekistan, has decided to increase bilateral trade between the two nations to $2 billion, which will be a significant milestone. Therefore efforts are being made to increase bilateral trade and cooperation in the fastest possible way.