DAILY NEWS HERALD # 33 Press Service of the MFA of the Republic of Uzbekistan February 16, 2018
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President of Uzbekistan received the Vice President of General Electric. 1
On telephone conversation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan with the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. 1
Free economic zones
Uzbekistan: Business to Aid the National Pharmaceuticals. 2
S.Korean Delegation in Uzbekistan. 2
UZBEKISTAN - THE COUNTRY OF TOURISM... 3
Uzbekistan to Be Exposed for More Foreigners. 3
President of Uzbekistan received the Vice President of General Electric
On February 15, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the Vice President of General Electric Company Ronald James Pollett, who is in Uzbekistan on a working visit.
General Electric is one of the leading global multidisciplinary corporations. Its activities today cover such areas as power engineering, mechanical engineering, precision engineering, electrical engineering, automated control systems, modern medical technologies, financial sector and many other spheres.
The company operates in more than 180 countries of the world, its enterprises employ over 300 thousand people. As a result of the last year, the revenues of this American company exceeded $120 billion.
During the meeting, intensification of General Electric activities in Uzbekistan was noted with satisfaction.
Currently a number of priority projects on modernization of energy infrastructure facilities, including construction of modern combined-cycle plants at Takhiatash TPP, the second phase of expanding Tashkent TPP capacities, construction of Pskem HPP, development of gas transport system, as well as joint programs in the sphere of civil aviation and healthcare are being developed and implemented in Uzbekistan.
The Head of the state emphasized the importance of further strengthening mutually beneficial technological partnership in the energy sector, as well as expanding cooperation in the sphere of production cooperation.
Particular attention was paid to issues of interaction in the sphere of training highly qualified national personnel, including involving leading foreign specialists and experts.
Ronald James Pollett expressed sincere gratitude to the President of Uzbekistan for the warm welcome and full support of projects and programs of bilateral cooperation in high-tech industries.
He confirmed readiness of General Electric Company in development of long-term and full-scale cooperation with enterprises and organizations of Uzbekistan.
(Source: UzA)
On telephone conversation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan with the President of the Kyrgyz Republic
On February 15, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev had a telephone conversation with the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sooronbay Jeenbekov.
The heads of states exchanged sincere congratulations on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic.
It was noted with deep satisfaction that over the past period, the centuries-old ties of friendship and good-neighborliness between the two fraternal people have been strengthened, and the mutually beneficial Uzbek-Kyrgyz cooperation has been significantly expanded.
It was emphasized that bilateral relations have reached the level of strategic partnership due to political will and practical steps of the sides.
In 2017, three high-level visits were successfully held, which resulted in important agreements on current issues of cooperation. The Agreement on the Uzbek-Kyrgyz State Border and other documents were signed.
Indicators of trade turnover is dynamically growing, the scale of production cooperation is expanding. Strategic projects are being implemented in the sphere of transport communications, in particular, on launching a road transport and construction of a railway along Uzbekistan – Kyrgyzstan – China route.
Effective mechanisms of cooperation between the regions of the two states have been launched. Cultural and humanitarian exchanges have been intensified.
During the conversation, the heads of the states emphasized the need for timely practical implementation of agreements reached during the mutual visits at the highest level. Views were also exchanged on other issues of bilateral and multilateral agenda.
In conclusion, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sooronbay Jeenbekov confirmed determination on strengthening friendship, good-neighborliness and strategic partnership in the interests of the two countries and people.
Uzbekistan: Business to Aid the National Pharmaceuticals
Production of sheep wool lanolin substance – a valuable raw material for the pharmaceutical industry – is to be established in the free economic zone Boisun Pharm.
"This substance is produced in a few countries of the world," said the head of the FEZ M.Ochilov. "There is enough raw material in the Boisun district to produce high-quality, cheap lanolin substance. It is known that the hypodermic glands of sheep give off not only fats, but also the substance lanolin, which, with the help of a special technology with washed wool, is separated and re-processed to eliminate odor. Our businessmen, who studied this process abroad, expressed their desire to use modern technology in the Boisun district. Since the first days of the new year, the implementation of the corresponding business project has begun. This will be a non-waste technology, after the separation of lanolin from wool will produce felting for the national economy."
Lanolin, which has the property of rapidly absorbing into the human skin, is considered an important raw material for the pharmaceutical and perfume industry. It is widely used as a binder in the manufacture of medicinal candles and ointments.
S.Korean Delegation in Uzbekistan
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received February 13 the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Strategy and Finance of the Republic of Korea, Co-Chairman of the bilateral Intergovernmental Commission, Kim Dong Yeon.
Warmly welcoming the guest, the head of our state noted with deep satisfaction the favorable dynamics of expanding bilateral multilateral cooperation, the consistent strengthening of centuries-old ties of friendship and strategic partnership between the two countries.
Last year, the volume of mutual trade exceeded $ 1.3 billion. In accordance with the approved road map, today more than 60 investment projects are being prepared and implemented to create modern facilities and modernize infrastructure in our country for a total of more than $ 6 billion. cooperation in the economy of Uzbekistan attracted South Korean investments in the amount of $ 7 billion, created more than 500 enterprises with the participation of companies of the Republic of Korea.
During the meeting, a substantive exchange of views took place on the prospects for further expansion of cooperation in trade and economic, investment, innovation, banking and finance and other spheres.
The President of Uzbekistan sincerely congratulated the leadership and the people of the Republic of Korea on the beginning of the Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang and wished this globally successful sporting event to be successful.
UZBEKISTAN - THE COUNTRY OF TOURISM
Uzbekistan to Be Exposed for More Foreigners
The President of Uzbekistan approved a set of measures for the development of inbound tourism.
Among them are the Plan of Practical Measures for Further Simplifying the Visa Regime and a List of Countries and Regions for which those responsible for ensuring enhanced interaction in the development of tourism are assigned.
Starting from May 1, 2018, a system of issuing entry short-stay visas will be introduced upon arrival to foreign passengers following transit for a period of 72 hours, stipulating the requirement that they have a ticket and visa (if necessary) to a third country and payment of consular fees, as well as the order of their short-term controlled exit beyond the border zone of the airport for a familiarization tour of approved tourist programs.
Road maps will be developed to increase the tourist flow to Uzbekistan from priority countries and regions and a plan of practical measures for the development of pilgrimage tourism in our republic.
Great changes have to be made to the national air carrier. The national airline Uzbekistan Airways was given the right to sell air tickets for international flights below the cost price. Such a measure was adopted to ensure the competitiveness of flights, the said resolution says. In accordance with the document, the tax base Uzbekistan Airways will be reduced by the amount of the sale of air tickets at reduced prices. On the aircraft of the national air company, it will be possible to make calls, send SMS texts and use the Internet. The plan of measures for providing additional paid services on aircraft of the national carrier is planned to be approved by March 31.
In addition, the State Committee for Tourism Development of Uzbekistan will develop a concept for the development of the international airport Karshi. It is planned to withdraw it from the structure of the national air company Uzbekistan Airways. On its territory will be introduced the regime of Open Skies, including with the involvement of low-cost airlines. The concept should be prepared before July 1, based on the study of advanced foreign experience.
Until March 1, 2018, under the conditions of outsourcing, the Call Center will be organized to provide operational assistance to tourists with a single short nationwide telephone number.
Business entities that have initiated to establish indexes in foreign languages (English, Russian and others) in order to improve the orientation of tourists, are given the right to place on the indexes advertising information of the products (services and works) produced by them, while the total area of this information should not be more than 40% of the index area in compliance with the requirements of the legislation in this area.
The State Customs Committee of the republic together with the interested ministries and departments within two months should submit to the Cabinet of Ministers a draft government decision that provides for simplification of the procedure for exporting gold products from Uzbekistan by foreign tourists, as well as measured ingots manufactured in accordance with the established procedure.