Representatives from Central Asian countries gather for workshop in Tashkent
A workshop took place in Tashkent within the framework of the regional project “Strengthening Quality Infrastructure to Promote Trade in Central Asia”, implemented in cooperation with the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB).
The event was attended by PTB representatives, as well as organizations from Uzbekistan and Central Asian countries responsible for metrology, standardization, and accreditation, including specialists from the Uzbek National Institute of Metrology (UzNIM).
The main objective of the workshop is to strengthen regional cooperation, summarize the results of the previous project, and define tasks for the new phase and the general roadmap for implementation through 2029.
As noted, within the framework of the previous project, technical assistance was provided to improve the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Metrology”. Ten calibration laboratories of UzNIM have been accredited, and more than 30 specialists have had the opportunity to improve their skills at leading foreign institutes. Significant work was also conducted to develop quality management systems in line with international standards and to expand regional cooperation.
The new project, with a total cost of €2 million, will run until September 2029 and will cover such priority areas as knowledge and experience exchange, technical capacity building, boosting export opportunities, and developing digital solutions.
This initiative will help develop the quality infrastructure among Central Asian countries, reduce technical barriers to international trade, and expand mutual trade relations.
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