Uzbekistan-China Joint Venture, Huaxin Cement LLC, Celebrates Four Years of Successful Operation
Zafarabad, The Gulf Observer: The joint venture between Uzbekistan and China, represented by Huaxin Cement LLC, commemorates four years of productive operation in the Zafarabad district of Jizzakh region. A collaborative effort that reflects the enduring friendship and cooperation between the two nations, Huaxin Cement stands as a testament to the shared vision and mutual understanding.
Established in China a century ago, Huaxin Cement extended its legacy through the Uzbekistan-China joint venture, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations. During a visit to the enterprise, accompanied by the company’s leadership, the cooperative spirit was evident in the cross-cultural exchanges, with Chinese employees actively engaging in learning Uzbek, and Uzbeks reciprocating by acquiring proficiency in the Chinese language.
The joint venture commenced the construction of its production line in April 2019, with a total investment of $150 million. By June 2020, the production line was activated, and a month later, Huaxin Cement began supplying cement products to the market.
Spanning an expansive 71 hectares, the enterprise includes essential facilities such as a laboratory, central control and management department, raw material crushing workshop, mechanical workshop, boiler room, and packaging and storage warehouses. Additionally, the site features a 300-seat dining room offering a diverse menu of Uzbek and Chinese cuisines, an administrative building, and a fully-equipped dormitory for 150 individuals.
Operated by a workforce of 360 Uzbeks and 70 Chinese professionals, the joint venture showcases the successful integration of local expertise. Uzbek employees, having mastered various processes, hold key technical positions crucial for the enterprise’s development.
Mirjalal Abdusattorov, an employee at Huaxin Cement, emphasized the commitment to quality control, stating, “28 Uzbek and 6 Chinese specialists are engaged in computer quality control of products. We produce cement grades 400 and 500. Employees are constantly improving their skills. Recently, we studied at a cement manufacturing plant in Tajikistan.”
The close-knit collaboration between Uzbek and Chinese youth at Huaxin Cement reflects the spirit of mutual friendship. As the joint venture marks its fourth year, stakeholders express hopes for continued strengthening of friendly relations and cooperation, paving the way for sustained success and shared prosperity.
