NOVEMBER 9th-11th

On November 9th, 10th, and 11th, President Mattarella visited Uzbekistan, meeting with President Mirzoyoyev, greeting a limited Italian delegation, where CIUZ was represented by Councilor Marco Farci. He then visited the Tashkent headquarters of the Polytechnic University of Turin (TPUT).

As for academic activities, the collaboration agreements of Uzkimyosanoat – UKS in the field of Chemical Engineering with the Polytechnic University of Milan (Department of Industrial Engineering) and with the University of Pisa have been signed and can become operational.

The relationship with the Uzbek university UDEA (University of Digital Economy and Agriculture), with which the Chamber has long-standing collaboration agreements, continues in the areas of project management – as done in the past, before COVID, with the Polytechnic University of Milan –  in the most modern forms of agriculture, with a focus on sustainability and circular economy, and in the banking system.

NOVEMBER 3rd-4th

On November 3rd and 4th, the Eurasia Forum, previously held in Verona and in Baku in 2022, was held in Samarkand. CIUZ was invited to moderate a special session and to discuss business activities between the two countries and the opportunities that Uzbekistan offers to Italian companies.

SEPTEMBER 27th

On September 27th, a workshop on the topic of green technologies for energy transition and circular economy was held in Tashkent. The workshop was organized by the Italy Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce (CIUZ) and the Polytechnic University of Turin in Tashkent (TPUT). Presentations were made by the Polytechnics of Milan and Turin, various Italian and Uzbek companies, and the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan.

CIUZ and TPUT, one of the most renowned universities in Uzbekistan, which operates a double degree program with the Polytechnic of Turin, organized a working day on the topic of energy transition to introduce the invited Uzbek companies and TPUT students to the available technologies and experiences gained in this field.

SEPTEMBER 13th

On September 13th an event organized by the Uzbek Embassy was held in Rome to celebrate the anniversary of the Uzbek Republic. On this occasion, Ambassador Otabek Akbarov informed the participants of the conclusion of his assignment and his imminent return home. The Ambassador gave an overview of his positive experience in our country, also thanking CIUZ, and in particular Luigi Iperti, for the effective collaboration and for the help provided since his installation.

JUNE 6th

On June 6th, a Business Forum took place at Confindustria in Rome, organized by the Uzbek Embassy in Rome and Farnesina, with significant participation from Uzbek and Italian companies. During this event, several collaboration agreements were signed, some of which were by CIUZ members.

On the occasion of the historic visit of Uzbek President Mirzoyovev on June 8th and 9th in Rome and Milan respectively, CIUZ, represented by the President and the Honorary President, participated in a roundtable discussion with entrepreneurs and representatives of institutions. This discussion was held by President Mirzoyoyev at the Four Seasons Hotel in Milan, and received a lot of attention.

JUNE 3rd

On June 3rd CIUZ organized an outdoor classical music concert at the Navoyi Theater in Tashkent, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in Tashkent and with the support of the sponsors ASCO Pompe, Uzbek Textile Association, Banca Intesa, Graf, Pietro Fiorentini, Toscana Nastri and Uzkimyosanoat-UKS. The event saw the participation of Italian musicians, the pianist Ludovico Troncanetti and the soprano Valentina Boi, and Uzbek and the national symphony orchestra of Uzbekistan.

MAY 29th–31st

From May 29th to 31st, CIUZ participated with the head of the textile sector, Gianmario Bianchi, in the Textile Exhibition in Tashkent, to strengthen the collaboration relationship established last year with the Uzbek Textile Association. Several local companies producing thread, fabrics and ready-made clothes were visited, with which various collaborations with Italian companies are possible.

MAY 18th–20th

Following the success of the 2022 edition, from May 18th to 20th, CIUZ participated in OGU 2023, the Oil & Gas Fair in Tashkent. Our stand hosted many CIUZ members (ASCO Filtri, ASCO Pompe, Delta Engineering, Eurotecnica, Graf, HOL, Italpiping, SANCO, Socrate, Steel Trade, Termomeccanica, Versalis and Wood) and also a representation of  ITA, formerly ICE. This was the largest Italian representation in the many years of participation in the event, which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary.

APRIL 27th–28th

On April 27 and 28, CIUZ participated, along with some of its members, in the 2nd Tashkent International Investment Forum, represented by Executive Vice President Giuseppe Ferrario. The Forum focused on the country’s priority interest for international investments and the development of foreign companies’ presence in the territory, as well as the great efforts that Uzbekistan is making on the legal and fiscal front to facilitate this presence. On the occasion of the mission to Tashkent, Giuseppe Ferrario also served as an international observer of the conduct of the referendum for the amendment of the Constitution.

APRIL 22nd

On April 22nd CIUZ participated in the in the graduation ceremony of master’s degrees in Russian language at the Catholic University, with which CIUZ has signed a collaboration agreement.

MARCH 31st

On March 31st CIUZ organized a meeting in Milan, together with the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Rome and with the support of its Supporting Member Banca Intesa. The meeting was with the Uzbek delegation for ceramics and construction materials, led by the OCP Bank Deputy Chairman, Shahkzod Yusupov. On this occasion, a collaboration agreement was signed with the “Building Materials Industry Development Council” and the “Uzbuildmaterials Association”.