OREANDA-NEWS. November 28, 2014. In the Chamber of Commerce of the Belgian city of Mechelen it was held a presentation of trade-economic and investment potential of Uzbekistan organized by diplomatic mission of our country in Belgium.

Mechelen, located in the province of Antwerp is the largest cargo port in Europe. It is one of the fastest growing European provinces and many multinational and international companies have their offices in this region. One of the leading and major auctions in Europe wholesale trade of horticultural products BelOrta is also situated here, which is considered as a co-operative of farmers growing various kinds of vegetables and fruits.  

Chamber of Commerce of the Belgian city of Mechelen unites 1,250 enterprises of Belgian region, of which about 95% are small and medium enterprises. Most companies are specialized in chemical, pharmaceutical and agricultural products, biotechnology, logistics and transportation.  

Participants of the presentation got detailed information about conducted socio-economic reforms and a favorable investment climate in Uzbekistan. Particular attention was paid to the opportunities of the special industrial zones and implementation of promising projects in these areas.  

During the event it was also held detailed presentation of the results of socio-economic development of Uzbekistan for the first 9 months of 2014, the government's efforts to diversify the economic sectors, as well as changes in legislation aimed at stimulating the attraction of foreign investment.  

Based on the main activities of the companies and the development of priority sectors of the economy, the presentation highlighted the interest of the Republic in cooperation on the production of a wide range of finished export products with high added value.  

For the Belgian companies there were presented promising investment projects from the Consolidated List of perspective investment proposals in which they can participate.
 
In the event it was also demonstrated a special video on the economic development of Uzbekistan in recent years.