Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — As part of a business mission to Pakistan, representatives of the "Uzcharmsanoat" Association held a series of productive meetings in the city of Lahore.

The delegation held talks with the management of Dada Enterprises Limited, one of Pakistan’s leading companies in leather and footwear manufacturing. Founded in 1965, the company currently exports its products to over 60 countries, with an annual turnover in the leather and footwear sector reaching USD 50 million. The company holds several international certifications, including LWG Gold Rated, BSCI, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001, underscoring its commitment to quality and sustainable production.

During the meeting, the Uzbek side delivered a presentation highlighting the reforms underway in Uzbekistan’s leather and footwear industry, tax and customs incentives available to entrepreneurs, and the country’s investment and export potential.

As a result of the negotiations, the parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking a significant step forward in bilateral cooperation.

The delegation also held talks with representatives of the Pakistan Tanners Association, a key organization in the country's leather industry and a major contributor to Pakistan’s export sector.

The meetings offered Uzbek representatives an opportunity to inform Lahore’s major industry leaders about Uzbekistan’s recent reforms, business incentives, and favorable investment climate.

Pakistani entrepreneurs were invited to organize a business visit to Uzbekistan to explore potential avenues for partnership more thoroughly.

These engagements helped strengthen business and trade-investment ties between the two countries and opened new prospects for joint development in the leather and footwear sectors.