MALAYSIA, UZBEKISTAN HOLD MEETING TO BOOST TRADE

DUBAI, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Uzbekistan recently held
their second joint trade committee (JTC) meeting in Tashkent where
discussions focussed on ways to enhance economic cooperation between the
two countries.

The Malaysian delegation was led by International Trade and Industry
Ministry secretary-general Abdul Rahman Mamat, while the Uzbek
side was headed by Nasriddin Najimov, who is first deputy minister of
foreign economic relations, investments and trade.

They discussed possibilities for cooperation in the development of
small and medium enterprises, promotion of trade and investment, and
organisation of exhibitions and business forums, a statement from Malaysia
External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) Dubai
office, said.

Both sides were also eyeing other potential areas of cooperation such
as healthcare, tourism, information communication technology as well as
business consultancy services.

In addition, Malaysia highlighted opportunities in convenience and
health food, seafood products, palm oil and palm oil-based products,
cocoa-based products and processed fruits.

Other areas include pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and nutraceuticals as
well as logistics services.

During the Oct 20 meeting, Malaysia had also proposed to organise a
business forum on trade and investment opportunities in both countries.

The first JTC meeting between Malaysia and Uzbekistan was held in
Kuala Lumpur in 2005.

-- BERNAMA