Almambet Shykmamatov, head of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, made a working trip to Italy, where he visited the renowned international jewelry exhibition "Vicenzaoro" in Vicenza.
At the exhibition, Shykmamatov studied current trends in the jewelry sector, as well as the materials and technologies used in the industry. During the visit, he held business meetings with leaders of the largest jewelry companies in Italy.
Among these meetings was a conversation with Eleonora Rizzuto, Director of Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility for the Bvlgari group and LVMH brands, as reported by the State Tax Service.
During the meeting, he shared information about the state of the jewelry industry in Kyrgyzstan, the initiated reforms, and government support measures aimed at developing local jewelry production.
Shykmamatov emphasized Kyrgyzstan's potential in the processing of precious metals and stones, as well as opportunities for attracting foreign investments and collaborating with international brands.
As a result of the discussions, the parties agreed to prepare Kyrgyz jewelers based on the Bvlgari company.
Additionally, there was a meeting with Massimo Polero, president of the association of manufacturers and exporters of jewelry equipment, where issues of further cooperation in the jewelry industry were discussed.
Shykmamatov proposed various options for joint initiatives, including the purchase of equipment from the company AFEMO to organize a complete production cycle of jewelry in Kyrgyzstan.
Separate meetings were also held with representatives of Trevi Group S.r.l. and Damiani Group, where modern technologies and equipment used in the jewelry industry were discussed, including solutions for laboratory analysis of precious metals.
During the discussions, the possibility of adapting Italian technologies for use in Kyrgyz jewelry enterprises and specialized laboratories was considered.
Concluding the visit, the parties agreed on the arrival of Italian jewelers in Kyrgyzstan to assess the local market and further negotiations on joint projects.
It is worth noting that the Vicenzaoro exhibition is a leading B2B platform designed for the presentation of jewelry, precious stones, and technologies, as well as for establishing business connections, exchanging experiences, and studying global trends in the jewelry industry.
