Uzbekistan and Italian fashion brands discuss cooperation in the textile sector
European businesses presented with the industry's production and export potential
The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Italy, together with the Milan office of Ernst & Young (EY), held a webinar dedicated to textile exports and the integration of Uzbek manufacturers into European supply chains.
The online meeting, attended by Ambassador Abat Fayzullaev and the leadership of the Agency for the Development of the Light Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan, included representatives of global fashion industry brands such as Benetton, Ralph Lauren, Alviero Martini, Frette, Bertolo Cashmere, and Gabel Group.
European businesses were presented with the industry's production and export potential, as well as the preferences of the "GSP+" regime. EY experts explained the EU's requirements for environmental sustainability, certification, quality, and supply chain transparency. The parties discussed placing orders from Italian companies at Uzbek factories and purchasing finished products, agreeing to hold a series of direct B2B negotiations between enterprises of the two countries.
