DECEMBER 10^th

On December 10^th, a cultural event took place at Palazzo Castiglioni in Milan, organized in collaboration with AICE – the Italian Foreign Trade Association. The program included a presentation of the novel “Anche se proibito. La folle impresa di Igor V. Savitsky” featuring a conversation between the author, Giulio Ravizza, and CIUZ Council Member Roberto Mori.

NOVEMBER 19-20

On November 19^th and 20^th, EVENIO Expo Italy was held in Tashkent, a B2B event in the furniture sector organized in collaboration with CIUZ and member company Medinit. The event brought together eight leading Italian companies in the furniture and interior design industry, who met with Uzbek counterparts to explore potential future commercial partnerships. On November 18^th, the Italian delegation was welcomed by the Embassy of Italy in Tashkent at a reception attended by Chargé d’Affaires Andrea de Felip. Afterwards, the companies visited the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan for an institutional meeting with MEYOS, the Uzbek Furniture Manufacturers Association, and its members.

SEPTEMBER 25^th

On September 25^th, a reception was held at the Hotel Cavalieri in Rome to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan, organized by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Italy. The event was attended by Italian and Uzbek institutional representatives, as well as several CIUZ members. CIUZ was represented by its Executive Vice President, Giuseppe Ferrario, who took the opportunity to meet with the counterparts present and strengthen relations with Uzbek partners. The evening, enriched by traditional Uzbek music and a buffet of typical dishes, served as an important occasion for networking and for further consolidating economic and cultural ties between Italy and Uzbekistan.

SEPTEMBER 13-17

From September 13^th to 17^th, a water-sector mission took place in Uzbekistan, organized and supported by CIUZ for its member Acquaflex. Acquaflex, a leading company in chemical technologies for industrial water treatment, travelled to the country for a series of meetings and site visits with Uzkimyosanoat (UKS) and UzbekNefteGaz (UNG), the Uzbek state holdings for the chemical and fertilizer industry and the upstream and downstream Oil & Gas sector, respectively. The mission, accompanied by CIUZ President Giorgio Veronesi, included technical visits to facilities in Navoy and Bukhara, as well as an institutional meeting with the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan.

SEPTEMBER 15^th

On September 15^th, CIUZ hosted its member Azerbaijan Uzbekistan Investment Company (AUIC) at its Milan office for a presentation aimed at Italian companies. CEO Nazim Hajiyev and Advisor Zaur Beck outlined the direct investment opportunities offered by AUIC in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, with a focus on the education, metal processing, bioprocessing, fintech and IT sectors. Following the presentation, the participating companies introduced their activities and took part in B2B meetings with AUIC representatives.

AUGUST

In August, CIUZ took part in two international events in Uzbekistan. From August 22^nd to 24^th, the Uzum Sayli International Wine Festival was held in the Tashkent Region, dedicated to promoting the country’s wine sector and agritourism. Leonardo Comucci, Honorary Consul of Uzbekistan in Italy and member of the Board of the Italy–Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce, attended the event at the invitation of the Uzbek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Consul Comucci delivered several insightful speeches and met with the Governor of the Tashkent Region, Zoir Mirzayev, as well as Shadiyev Umid Rustamovich, head of the Uzbekistan Tourism Committee. Later, on August 28–29, the Chamber’s Representative in Tashkent, Oybek Irgashev, participated in the international trade and investment forum “Do Business in Syrdarya”. During the event, organized by the regional authorities of Syrdarya in cooperation with the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade, Irgashev met with the Governor of Syrdarya, Erkinjon Turdimov, and discussed potential collaborations between the Region and Italian companies.

JULY 11^th

On July 11^th, a Business Forum between the Lombardy Region and the Samarkand Region was held in Milan, at Palazzo Lombardia. The event was organized alongside a bilateral meeting and followed the first interregional forum held in Samarkand in June 2025. A large Uzbek delegation attended, with over 50 business representatives. CIUZ participated with a delegation led by President Giorgio Veronesi, accompanied by Executive Vice President Giuseppe Ferrario, Vice President Marco Farci, Textile Sector Advisor Bianchi, and members of the Secretariat. Key topics included cooperation in the textile sector, training of nursing staff, business internationalization, and tourism development. President Veronesi gave a speech presenting the Chamber’s activities in support of the bilateral economic dialogue between Italy and Uzbekistan.

JUNE

In June 2025, CIUZ was involved in two major economic and institutional events in Uzbekistan. From June 9^th to 12^th, the fourth edition of the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) was held in Tashkent, opened by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and attended by Italian guests of honor including Attilio Fontana and Raffaele Cattaneo. CIUZ participated with a delegation led by President Giorgio Veronesi and Executive Vice President Giuseppe Ferrario. Among the highlights, President Veronesi held a talk at the panel focused on the chemical sector. Concurrently, on June 11^th, CIUZ took part in the Republic Day reception organized by the Italian Embassy in Tashkent.

On June 12^th and 13^th, the first Interregional Forum between Italy and Uzbekistan took place in Samarkand, featuring the Lombardy Region and the Samarkand Region as key participants. The Lombardy delegation, led by President Attilio Fontana, included institutions and companies such as Assolombarda, SEA, Promos Italia, and UCIMU. The agenda began with a bilateral meeting between Fontana and Governor Adiz Boboyev, culminating in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on industrial cooperation, agro-food development, joint ventures, and training. This was followed by a business forum fostering dialogue between local and Italian companies, with active participation from CIUZ.

MAY 13-15

From May 13^th to 15^th, CIUZ participated in the 27th edition of Oil&Gas Uzbekistan (OGU), a key event for the energy sector in Central Asia. Represented by President Giorgio Veronesi and the Tashkent Representative Oybek Irgashev, CIUZ held a prominent space next to Uzbekneftegas at the new CAEx venue in Tashkent. Through its collective booth, CIUZ showcased Made in Italy products in a strategic regional context and promoted its members and Italian companies in the Oil & Gas sector, including AD Tubi, AG Refrigeration, Asco Pompe, Eurotecnica, Fagioli, Graf, House of Liquids, Musetti, Omega, Sofinter, and Terranova. The initiative was also indirectly supported by Acquaflex, Delta Engineering, ICE, Millbo, Orim, Peg, STP, and Techint. During the fair, the CIUZ booth hosted prominent figures such as Italian Ambassador Piergabriele Papadia de Bottini, Uzbek Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamahmudov, and Uzbekneftegas Chairman Bakhodirjon Sidikov.

APRIL 24^th

On April 24^th in Tashkent, a Memorandum of Understanding in the water treatment sector was signed between the Italian company Acquaflex, a CIUZ member, and Uzkimyosanoat, a leading Uzbek chemical and fertilizer company. Representing the two companies were CIUZ President Giorgio Veronesi for Acquaflex and Odil Temirov, Chairman of Uzkimyosanoat. The ceremony was also attended by Deputy Chairman Akbar Kurbanov and H.E. Abat Fayzullaev, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Italy.

APRIL 23-24

On April 23^rd and 24^th, the International Business Forum was held in the Jizzakh Region, an important event dedicated to promoting the economic, commercial, tourism, and investment opportunities of this strategic area of Uzbekistan. Organized by the Uzbek Ministry of Foreign Affairs and local authorities, the forum welcomed over 200 entrepreneurs from 30 countries and several diplomatic representatives, including the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Italy, H.E. Abat Fayzullaev. CIUZ was represented by Oybek Irgashev, the Chamber’s Representative in Tashkent, while the Uzbek company Belting Rezina — owned by CIUZ member Toscana Nastri — also took part in the forum.

MARCH 17^th

On March 17^th, the Lecco office of the Como-Lecco Chamber of Commerce hosted a meeting dedicated to economic opportunities in Uzbekistan, organized in collaboration with CIUZ. The initiative consisted in a country presentation, with valuable contributions from the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Italy and two CIUZ member companies, which shared their operational experiences in Uzbekistan, offering direct insights on ongoing projects and emerging opportunities. During the meeting, the country’s main economic development strategies were illustrated, with particular focus on the textile, chemical, agri-food sectors and natural resources. Numerous Italian companies interested in learning about the Uzbek market’s prospects took part in the event, along with representatives of local institutions.

MARCH 12-13

On March 12^th and 13^th, CIUZ took part in the “Match4 East Europe & Balkans” event in Pordenone, which featured Uzbekistan as the guest country. Dedicated to the furniture sector, the initiative brought together Italian and international companies through b2b meetings held directly at the fair. Represented by Samantha Rampini and Maria Mengoni, CIUZ accompanied a delegation of eight Uzbek companies, who presented symbolic artisanal gifts to the organizers during the opening ceremony. Throughout the event, the Chamber managed a dedicated desk, supporting Uzbek companies in their meetings with Italian counterparts and promoting business opportunities in Uzbekistan.

FEBRUARY 10-13

From February 10^th to 13^th, a business mission in the agrochemical sector took place in Uzbekistan. Organized by the Chamber for one of its member companies, the mission followed a market scouting activity carried out in the previous months. The company was accompanied by CIUZ Executive Vice President Giuseppe Ferrario and the Chamber’s Representative in Tashkent, Oybek Irgashev. During the week, seven companies were visited across Samarkand, Tashkent, and Namangan, with meetings focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration and the distribution of innovative agricultural solutions. The mission provided a valuable opportunity to engage directly with local operators and potential partners, gaining insights into the Uzbek market.

FEBRUARY 5^th

On February 5^th CIUZ, represented by Vice President Marco Farci, took part in a meeting at the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, dedicated to Mixed Chambers and Foreign Chambers of Commerce operating in Italy. The event featured an address by Giuseppe Tripoli, Secretary General of Unioncamere, who reaffirmed the strategic role of the Chambers in fostering international economic relations. Participants exchanged experiences and challenges, confirming the importance of dialogue and international cooperation for enhancing the global competitiveness of Italian companies.