AKIPRESS.COM - President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received executives of several leading European companies, including Standard Chartered, International Hospitals Group, LVMH, and Airbus as part of the Tashkent International Investment Forum and the meeting of the Foreign Investors Council, UzA reported.

The head of state emphasized that the growing number of forum participants from European countries reflects the mutual interest in expanding economic and investment cooperation.

The growth in trade volume, the number of joint ventures, and the investment portfolio with European countries were noted with satisfaction. Active cultural, humanitarian, educational, and tourism exchanges have also been established.

At the meeting with CEO of Standard Chartered Saif Malik, prospects were discussed for expanding partnership in financing small businesses and infrastructure projects, and introducing new credit lines through Uzbekistan's banks.

Plans for constructing a clinic and issues related to managing multidisciplinary medical centers in Uzbekistan under public-private partnership arrangements were discussed with Chairman of International Hospitals Group Chester King.

The importance of expediting the opening of the LVMH flagship store in Tashkent City was noted. Discussions also addressed the potential integration of Uzbek silk and natural ingredients producers into the company’s supply chains.

In a meeting with President of Airbus for Europe Johan Pelissier, special attention was given to prospects for expanding cooperation in the aviation sector. The importance of adopting a long-term cooperation program was emphasized.