Cooperation Prospects in the Textile Sector between Uzbekistan and Italy Discussed
2026-11-06 15:35:00 / News
On November 6, 2026, Rukhullo Zikrillayev, Deputy Director of the Light Industry Development Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, met with Federico Guarducci, founder of an Italian company specializing in textile sourcing and supply.
The parties discussed opportunities to promote products manufactured by Uzbek enterprises in the European market and establish direct ties with Italian brands, wholesale companies and European retail chains.
During the meeting, Federico Guarducci presented an initiative to establish a textile sourcing agency in Tashkent. The proposed agency would facilitate the supply of Uzbek textiles and ready-made garments to European brands, as well as cooperation between manufacturers and buyers.
The parties also considered the possibility of locating part of the production of Italian menswear brand 40 Weft in Uzbekistan as a pilot project.
According to Federico Guarducci, preliminary interest in cooperation has also been expressed by Martes S.r.l., which develops men’s and women’s clothing collections; INCOM S.p.A., which works with the U.S. Polo Assn. brand; and BasicNet, the owner of the Kappa and Robe di Kappa brands.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Agency expressed its support for the initiative and its readiness to assist in organizing visits to Uzbek textile enterprises, establishing contacts with relevant government authorities, and exploring the opening of an office and showroom in Tashkent.