Why is this important
The project can transform Andijan into a vital transit hub connecting Central and Southeast Asia, thereby expanding Uzbekistan’s export routes.
What happened
- Negotiations were held between the Ambassador of Uzbekistan, Karomiddin Gadoev, and the Head of the Board of Directors of Mutiara Perlis, Shabaruddin Ibrahim;
- The potential for constructing a land port in the Andijan region was examined.
New transport corridors and railway projects were discussed:
- “Kashgar — Torugart — Makmal — Jalal-Abad — Andijan”;
- Trans-Afghan highway;
- The Mutiara Perlis representatives expressed their readiness to study the project and consider cooperation.
What they say
The meeting participants emphasized that the Malaysian company’s experience in logistics and energy could be useful for Uzbekistan, which seeks to strengthen its position in international transportation.
Context
Mutiara Perlis Sdn Bhd was founded in 2018 as a PPP in the state of Perlis (Malaysia). The company is implementing large-scale projects in the field of logistics and energy.
