The delegation of “Uztuqimachiliksanoat” Association led by its Chairman held talks with the leadership of the Korean company Sam Co. Ltd., in the Republic of Korea on March 27.

The parties, following the negotiations, inked an Agreement on creating a cotton-textile cluster in Samarkand region.

In the current year alone, 13 cotton clusters will be organized in the region.

It is noteworthy that last year cotton harvesting was established in 20 districts of the country on an area of 164 thousand hectares. To expand this system, 44 initiators with production capacity and financial capabilities were selected.

This year it is planned to harvest cotton in 61 clusters, covering 51% of all cotton fields.