In a strategic move to position itself as a global textile powerhouse, Uzbekistan is set to host the ITMF Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention 2024 in Samarkand from September 8-10. The nation, historically renowned for cotton production, has rapidly transformed into a major player in textile and apparel, boasting over $3.5 billion in exports to 75 countries.
Uzbekistan's Textile and Garment Industry Association (Uztextileprom) reveals its ambition to become a sourcing hub for socially sustainable cotton textiles worldwide. The conference, a collaboration between ITMF, IAF, and Uztextileprom, is expected to unite over 1,000 global textile leaders.
Highlighting Uzbekistan's remarkable strides, Ilhom Utkurovich Khaydarov, Chairman of Uztextileprom, emphasizes the sector's pivotal role in the nation's economy. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's commitment to achieving a $5 billion textile export target underscores Uzbekistan's emergence as a competitive international player.
The forthcoming conference, attracting heads of 500 international organizations, signals a pivotal moment for Uzbekistan's textile industry. The country's transformation into a recognizable global supplier, as evidenced by President Mirziyoyev's participation in ITMA 2023 in Milan, underscores its growing influence and positive reception in the global textile market.
