TASHKENT - Uzbek President Islam Karimov inaugurated the third textile factory constructed by Turkish businessman Fuat Em in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Karimov told reporters that they have always appreciated businessmen who invest in Uzbekistan and provide employment to Uzbek people. He added that he is expecting new investments from Mr. Fuat Em.
Sagban Textile, the factory of Em, cost 2 million U.S. dollars and provides employment to 320 people. This 3rd factory is planned to export goods worth of 3 million U.S. dollars annually.
Em has two other textile factories in Tashkent and Andican provinces of Uzbekistan.
(GC-ULG) 31.08.2004