Uzbekistan and Germany strengthen cooperation on developing quality infrastructure
Deputy Director of the Uzbek Agency for Technical Regulation Timur Mashanpin met with Nadine Tatge, coordinator of the German project “Support for Reforms in the National Quality Infrastructure”.
During the meeting, the parties noted the successful conclusion of intergovernmental negotiations between Uzbekistan and Germany regarding financial and technical cooperation for 2026-2027.
The participants discussed prospects for cooperation in standardization, metrology and conformity assessment, professional development for specialists, and stronger collaboration with domestic industrial enterprises.
Particular attention was paid to aligning national legislation and regulatory documents in the field of technical regulation with the requirements of the World Trade Organization (WTO). These measures are intended to improve product safety, expand export opportunities, and strengthen the competitiveness of domestic manufacturers.
The parties also considered developing a draft law “On Product Safety”, taking into account international experience.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue developing the national quality infrastructure and jointly prepare for World Quality Week in Uzbekistan.
M. Khojiakbarova, UzA
