OREANDA-NEWS. June 15, 2012. Headquarters of largest trade association Assolombarda in Milan hosted a presentation of economic and investment potential of Uzbekistan. The event was organized by the Italian-Uzbek Commerce Chamber.

Representatives of 23 Italian firms and companies from various regions of the country participated at the event, including TOSCANA NASTRI, COMAU, MAIRE TECNIMONT, ALENIA AERMACCHI, Siemens Industry Business and others, which are interested in establishing cooperation with Uzbekistan and implementing joint projects, Jahon news agency reported.

During the event, the Italian side familiarized with social-economic development of Uzbekistan, tax preferences for foreign investors, investment opportunities in Navoi free industrial-economic zone and Angren special economic zone, as well as other perspective investment projects.

Luigi Iperti, President Italy- Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce, said that the government of Uzbekistan adopts concrete measures on modernization of economy and creation of favourable investment climate for foreign companies. Market and investment projects of Uzbekistan are interesting for Italian business circles, he added.

During the meeting, the Italian businesses expressed interest in implementing several investment projects in such areas as construction, agriculture, machinery and others.