DECEMBER 3

On December 3rd, the Italy–Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce took part—upon invitation from the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Italy—in a reception held at the Galleria del Cardinale Colonna in Rome. The event featured a rich cultural programme celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the Constitution of Uzbekistan, including traditional music, dance performances, and an authentic Uzbek dinner. Many prominent institutions, associations, and companies operating with Uzbekistan in Italy attended the reception, together with distinguished institutional and ministerial representatives.

OCTOBER 23

On October 23rd, President Giorgio Veronesi took part in the round table “Elections and Political Reforms in Uzbekistan – 2024”, organised by the Italian Society for International Organization (SIOI) and the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Italy, ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections. The event, held at SIOI’s headquarters in Rome, included a presentation by CIUZ on investment opportunities and economic exchange between Italy and Uzbekistan.

SEPTEMBER 24

On September 24, President Giorgio Veronesi and Vice President Marco Farci took part in the Italy–Uzbekistan Education Forum held at TPUT in Tashkent, attended by Minister Anna Maria Bernini, Minister K. Sharipov, and a large delegation of Rectors and Representatives from 22 Italian universities, led by Prof. Tiziana Lippiello, Rector of Ca’ Foscari University. On this occasion, Marco Farci was awarded the prestigious Uzbek medal for “Excellence in Higher Education”, an important recognition of his professional contribution and longstanding commitment to academic cooperation between Italy and Uzbekistan.

SEPTEMBER 20-21

A classical music concert, featuring both vocal and symphonic performances, was held on September 20th at the Torkistan Concert Hall in Tashkent. This event, organized by the Chamber, continued the tradition set in 2022 and 2023. The performers included Italian musicians Ludovico Troncanetti (pianist) and Valentina Boi (soprano), alongside Uzbek musicians Janisbek Piyazov (bass) and the Uzbekistan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Alibek Kabdurakhmanov. On September 21st, also in Tashkent, our member Toscana Nastri hosted an event to celebrate 20 years of presence in Uzbekistan.

JUNE 15

On June 15th, an event was organized by the Chamber for its members in Florence. CIUZ members were hosted for an Uzbek lunch at the Honorary Consulate of Uzbekistan for the Tuscany and Umbria regions, followed by a visit, together with the Consul and CIUZ Counselor Leonardo Comucci, to the exhibition “Uzbekistan: The Avant-Garde in the Desert. Light and Color.”

MAY 28

On May 28th, CIUZ, represented by Executive Vice President Giuseppe Ferrario and Vice President Marco Farci, attended the Uzbekistan-Italy Business Lunch in Rome. The event was chaired by Uzbek Foreign Minister Saidov and Italian Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Tripodi, with representatives from ministries, agencies, and companies from Uzbekistan, along with a selected group of Italian businesses, associations, and institutions, to discuss topics of mutual economic and commercial cooperation.

MAY 14-16

From May 14 to 16, CIUZ participated in O&G Uzbekistan – OGU 2024, represented by President Giorgio Veronesi and the Head of the Representative Office in Tashkent, Oibek Irgashev. Alongside CIUZ, a large delegation of our members also took part: Asco Pompe, Graf, Wood, Eurotecnica, Orim, HOL, Nigrema, Dronelab, Omega Chemical, CERIN, and Toscana Nastri. The Chamber’s stand received a high number of visitors, including the Italian Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Agostino Pinna, and the Minister of Energy, Jurabek Mirzamahmudov, and was awarded the best national stand by the organizers, Iteca. On this occasion, the Italian team and local company representatives were hosted at the Ambassador’s residence for a pleasant evening of mutual acquaintance.

MAY 2-3

CIUZ took part in the TIIF (Tashkent International Investment Forum) in early May, represented by Executive Vice President Giuseppe Ferrario.

APRIL 15-16

CIUZ participated on April 15th and 16th in the inauguration of the exhibitions “Uzbekistan: The Avant-Garde in the Desert” held in Florence at the Uffizi Gallery and in Venice at Ca’ Foscari University to showcase paintings from the Nukus Museum, true masterpieces, particularly from the early 20th century. The events were attended by the Uzbek President’s Assistant Saida Mirziyoyeva and Ambassador Fayzullayev. Representing CIUZ were Leonardo Comucci, organizer of the Florence event, Dario Barducci, Marco Farci, and Samantha Rampini in Florence, and Giuseppe Ferrario in Venice.

FEBRUARY 28

On February 28th, a webinar was held, organized by Banca Popolare di Sondrio, the Uzbek Embassy in Rome, and CIUZ, with the participation of 104 companies. The presentation by Giorgio Veronesi, “What are the Opportunities for Italian Companies in Uzbekistan”, along with Counselor Ulugbek Burkhanov’s talk and investment experiences in the country shared by Renato Spagnolo from Cotonella and Dario Barducci from Toscana Nastri, generated significant interest and follow-up requests.

FEBRUARY 8

On February 8th, CIUZ organized an introductory and coordination meeting between Ambassador Fayzullayev and Assolombarda, with the participation of Counselor Burkhanov and Honorary Consul in Milan, Massimo Pollio.