Tashkent: Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov engaged in discussions with a delegation from Japan’s Ajinomoto, headed by Senior Vice President and Executive Director Masai Yoshiteru. The talks centered on Ajinomoto’s potential entry into the Uzbek market, focusing on the local production and distribution of food additives.
According to Trend News Agency, the meeting concluded with both parties emphasizing the strategic value of a partnership with Ajinomoto to enhance and localize Uzbekistan’s food industry. They agreed on concrete steps to effectively implement joint project initiatives to achieve this goal.
Ajinomoto, established in 1909 and based in Tokyo, is recognized as a global leader in the manufacture of food products, additives, chemical goods, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. With over 65 enterprises worldwide, the corporation’s total assets amount to $9.6 billion, and its annual turnover exceeds $10 billion. Ajinomoto employs more than 33,400 individuals globally.