Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- International Business Forum “Invest in Navoi” will be held in Navoi region of Uzbekistan from 30 April to 1 May. The two-day event, organized by the regional administration, will take place in Navoi Free Economic Zone.

Representatives of more than 250 foreign companies from 40 countries, including the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Serbia, Greece, Turkey, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Pakistan, Iran, Israel, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, will attend the event. Regional governors from neighboring countries, business associations, along with members of the diplomatic corps are also invited to the forum.

The forum participants are well-known global companies such as American Technology Group, Korean Air, Iko Machinery, Woojin Global Logistics, China International Engineering Corp., Bravo Pharmaceuticals, IBC Group, Emaar Properties, Schneider Electric, Greenhouse Equipment, Blockchain Fund and others.

The investment potential of Navoi in mining, chemicals, construction, energy, high technology, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, tourism and logistics will be demonstrated at the event. Investors will be presented promising economic projects, some are due to be signed during the forum. B2B and G2B meetings will be held. The participants will visit enterprises in Navoi Free Economic Zone.

The business forum is also designed to promote economic potential of Navoi, which is rich in natural resources, like gold, silver, copper, tungsten, uranium, zinc, basalt and other rare earth metals. There is a developed industry and transport network in place, as well as a good scientific and human capital.