Chinese to build more cement factories in Uzbekistan

Chinese company Henshui Decheng Machinery and Equipment Co Ltd has signed an agreement to build several cement and brick factories in Jizzakh region, Uzbekistan.

The announcement was made by the State Investments Committee of Uzbekistan. It is part of a plan to increase trade between Uzbekistan and China to US$10bn by 2020, reports Trend news agency.

Currently, more than 700 enterprises with Chinese investment are operatign in Uzbekistan. More than 80 companies have been created with 100 per cent foreign capital.