A delegation of Tajik textile and clothing (T&C) companies is on an intense business tour to Uzbekistan to participate in an initiative promoted by the International Trade Centre under the Global Textiles and Clothing Program (GTEX). The tour aims to encourage regional linkages and share best practices among companies from the T&C sector, the International Trade Centre (ITC) in Tajikistan said.

The group comprises 24 Tajik institutions, including managers and representatives of 17 T&C companies, two consulting firms, two universities, two business associations, and one sector state ministry. The visit to Uzbekistan is scheduled from June 28 until July 3. The study tour aims to present and familiarize Tajikistan’s apparel sector to the textile value chain in Uzbekistan’s Fergana valley, namely Fergana, Namangan, and Andijan. Participants are expected to establish new business contacts and explore possibilities for sourcing materials and expand retail opportunities. In addition, they will also learn about business-specific subjects in Uzbekistan, such as taxes, import and export procedures, access to finance, and country’s support for the national T&C sector. Besides the business exchange, this initiative aims to build linkages with sector associations, T&C training institutes and universities for future collaboration.

Moreover, as part of the tour, the Tajik delegation will also visit local leading textile and clothing companies to learn about the technology and manufacturing processes.