Uzbekistan, Poland discuss cooperation in textile sector

An Uzbek delegation, including representatives from the ministry of investments, industry and trade and textile companies, was on a visit to Poland to strengthen economic relations.

The delegation visited wholesale trade complex GD Poland International near Warsaw and held discussions with its president Felix Wang as well as Janusz Piechocinski, president of the Poland-Asia Chamber of Commerce.

Both sides agreed to open a store for Uzbek textiles and footwear in this wholesale trade complex, where special discounts and rental benefits would be offered to the Uzbek side.

The delegation also visited the Union of Polish Weavers and major companies like yarn manufacturer Legs, Przedsiebiorstwa Produkcyjno Handlowo Uslugowego (PPHU) and Jola Styl, according to Uzbek media reports.

A joint business discussed the potential relocation of Bangladesh company Rusinagency and Ukraine’s Arlen Textile Group to Uzbekistan, as well as the implementation of new technologies and innovations to modernise Uzbekistan’s light industry.

Uzbek enterprises Uztex Group, Aisha Home Textile, Korajon Textile and Parvoz Humo Ravnaq Trans signed agreements with Poland-based Rusinagency, Arlen Textile Group, Legs, PPHU, Jola Styl, SWP, Ptak and Colorinvest for the supply of yarn, gauze, knitwear, underwear and home textiles to Poland.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)