The project was discussed during a meeting in Tokyo between a delegation from Tashkent region, led by Governor Zoir Mirzayev, and representatives of Masui Holdings, including the company's Executive Director and Board Chairman Keiji Masui.
The proposed venture would draw on the Japanese company's expertise in textile processing and introduce Japanese production technologies and quality standards. The parties also discussed using locally sourced raw materials and developing exports to Japan and China.
Preparations could begin with an assessment of textile manufacturers in Tashkent region. Japanese experts would visit selected enterprises to evaluate their production capabilities and quality standards. If the assessments prove positive, the companies could produce trial batches of two or three product models in the first quarter of 2027 for the Japanese market.
The discussions also covered training for local textile specialists. Under the proposal, engineers and quality control personnel from the region would attend a two-week program in Osaka focused on Japanese manufacturing practices and quality management.
The Tashkent regional administration said it was prepared to support the project by helping secure land for the joint venture, identify a local business partner, arrange raw material supplies and recruit qualified personnel. It also offered to facilitate visits by Japanese experts.
Masui Holdings imports, processes and sells textile raw materials and finished products, with manufacturing operations in Japan and China. Its affiliated company, MASUI TASHKENT, is already operating in Tashkent.
