By Kamol Ismailov

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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, September 15. The
Governor of Fergana Region, Khayrullo Bozorov, met with Chinese
investors Yuan Yanping and Shan Chunyu to sign a tripartite
memorandum of understanding focused on developing modern
agricultural machinery production, Trend reports.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the development of a
project to produce modern agricultural machinery at the Kokand Free
Economic Zone branch in Kuvasoy. The project includes plans for
future localization of production, aiming to strengthen domestic
capabilities. Governor Bozorov expressed confidence that the
initiative would not only secure a strong presence in the Uzbek
market but also expand into the broader markets of Central Asia and

China Yitou Group, one of China’s leading producers of
agricultural and construction machinery, brings 70 years of
expertise to the project. The company also manufactures diesel
engines, drive systems, and other key spare parts essential for
modern equipment.

Meanwhile, bilateral trade between Uzbekistan and China
continues to surge. In the previous fiscal year, trade exceeded $14
billion, marking a 23 percent increase since the start of 2025.
This robust growth highlights the deepening economic ties between
the two nations, positioning China as one of Uzbekistan’s most
significant and reliable partners