The Chairman of the "Uzcharmsanoat" Association, A. Sultanov, met with a delegation led by the Trade Counselor of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Uzbekistan, Rahmatullo Khurmoliy.

During the meeting, the development of trade and economic relations between Uzbekistan and Iran in the leather industry, the implementation of joint investment projects, and export-import matters were discussed.

Currently, necessary raw materials and components for the leather industry are supplied from Iran. Leather manufacturers in Uzbekistan are actively enhancing cooperation with companies from this country.

The Iranian side proposed implementing projects for the production of TEP granules and adhesives in small industrial zones of the leather industry in Uzbekistan. Wool processing projects were also evaluated as promising. The next stages of implementing these projects were discussed in detail during the meeting.

Furthermore, a delegation of Iranian companies will participate in the "UzCharmExpo-EurAsia-2025" international exhibition, which will be held in April in Tashkent. For reference, the Iranian side increased the quota for Uzbek companies to 120 for participation in the "Iran Expo-2025" international exhibition.