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10TASHKENT98
2010-01-22 11:33:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Tashkent
Cable title:
UZBEKISTAN: 2010 BUSINESS FACILITATION INCENTIVE FUND (BFIF)
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 TASHKENT 000098
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR SCA/CEN
DEPARTMENT FOR EEB/CBA DENNIS WINSTEAD
COMMERCE FOR DANICA STARKS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BEXP ECON EINV ETRD BTIO UZ
SUBJECT: UZBEKISTAN: 2010 BUSINESS FACILITATION INCENTIVE FUND (BFIF)
PROPOSAL
REF: STATE 126674; STATE 124006
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 TASHKENT 000098
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR SCA/CEN
DEPARTMENT FOR EEB/CBA DENNIS WINSTEAD
COMMERCE FOR DANICA STARKS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BEXP ECON EINV ETRD BTIO UZ
SUBJECT: UZBEKISTAN: 2010 BUSINESS FACILITATION INCENTIVE FUND (BFIF)
PROPOSAL
REF: STATE 126674; STATE 124006
1. (U) Brief Justification for Project -- Trade Show. Embassy
Tashkent is requesting funding to recruit and send a delegation of
Uzbek businesspeople to the May 3-6, 2010, Offshore Technology
Conference (Energy/Oil) in the U.S. (NOTE: Although this
conference contains the word "offshore" in the title, it is in fact
the leading oil/gas trade show to take place in the U.S. in 2010
and covers all aspects of the industry, not just "offshore." End
Note.) The delegation will be accompanied by a locally engaged
Embassy staff person (LES) who will act as trade facilitator. We
believe Uzbek participation in this event is tied to strategic
business facilitation and U.S. export promotion. Uzbekistan and
foreign investors have been pouring millions of dollars into oil
and gas projects, and advanced technology from the U.S. could play
an important role. Uzbekistan has indicated its strong preference
for Western technology in complex oil/gas extraction projects as
well as in storage, transportation, and pipeline maintenance. In
2010 Uzbekistan plans to invest $900 million USD of its own funds
in oil and gas projects, and it expects an additional $3 billion
from foreign investors.
2. (U) Expected Impact -- To date U.S. companies have been poorly
represented in the Uzbek oil/gas sector. Embassy facilitation of
Uzbek participation in the Offshore Technology Conference would
increase contacts with U.S. companies in this sector and will
promote new market opportunities for U.S. exporters.
3. (U) Planning Milestones
February 15 -- Identify potential Uzbek participants.
February 15 - March 15 -- Determine which potential participants
wish and are able to attend. Finalize list of participants.
April 5 -- Finish trade show registration and other trip logistics.
(Funds are required by this time.) Work out meetings in
collaboration with the Houston U.S. Export Assistance Center
(USEAC).
May 3-6 -- Trade show takes place.
4. (U) Estimated cost for LES facilitator
Roundtrip airfare from Tashkent to Houston, TX -- $3,000 USD
Lodging and per diem in Tashkent -- $1,000 USD
Total estimated cost -- $4,000 USD.
5. (U) Points of Contact:
Econ officer -- Mr. Robert McCutcheon -- McCutcheonRA@state.gov
Tel: (998-71) 120-5450 (ext 2110)
TASHKENT 00000098 002 OF 002
Pol/Econ Chief -- Mr. Nicholas Berliner -- BerlinerNR@state.gov
Tel: (998-71) 120-5450 (ext 2115)
Econ Specialist -- Mr. Murod Madjidov -- Madjidovm@state.gov
Tel: (998-71) 120-5450 (Ext 2119)
NORLAND
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR SCA/CEN
DEPARTMENT FOR EEB/CBA DENNIS WINSTEAD
COMMERCE FOR DANICA STARKS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BEXP ECON EINV ETRD BTIO UZ
SUBJECT: UZBEKISTAN: 2010 BUSINESS FACILITATION INCENTIVE FUND (BFIF)
PROPOSAL
REF: STATE 126674; STATE 124006
1. (U) Brief Justification for Project -- Trade Show. Embassy
Tashkent is requesting funding to recruit and send a delegation of
Uzbek businesspeople to the May 3-6, 2010, Offshore Technology
Conference (Energy/Oil) in the U.S. (NOTE: Although this
conference contains the word "offshore" in the title, it is in fact
the leading oil/gas trade show to take place in the U.S. in 2010
and covers all aspects of the industry, not just "offshore." End
Note.) The delegation will be accompanied by a locally engaged
Embassy staff person (LES) who will act as trade facilitator. We
believe Uzbek participation in this event is tied to strategic
business facilitation and U.S. export promotion. Uzbekistan and
foreign investors have been pouring millions of dollars into oil
and gas projects, and advanced technology from the U.S. could play
an important role. Uzbekistan has indicated its strong preference
for Western technology in complex oil/gas extraction projects as
well as in storage, transportation, and pipeline maintenance. In
2010 Uzbekistan plans to invest $900 million USD of its own funds
in oil and gas projects, and it expects an additional $3 billion
from foreign investors.
2. (U) Expected Impact -- To date U.S. companies have been poorly
represented in the Uzbek oil/gas sector. Embassy facilitation of
Uzbek participation in the Offshore Technology Conference would
increase contacts with U.S. companies in this sector and will
promote new market opportunities for U.S. exporters.
3. (U) Planning Milestones
February 15 -- Identify potential Uzbek participants.
February 15 - March 15 -- Determine which potential participants
wish and are able to attend. Finalize list of participants.
April 5 -- Finish trade show registration and other trip logistics.
(Funds are required by this time.) Work out meetings in
collaboration with the Houston U.S. Export Assistance Center
(USEAC).
May 3-6 -- Trade show takes place.
4. (U) Estimated cost for LES facilitator
Roundtrip airfare from Tashkent to Houston, TX -- $3,000 USD
Lodging and per diem in Tashkent -- $1,000 USD
Total estimated cost -- $4,000 USD.
5. (U) Points of Contact:
Econ officer -- Mr. Robert McCutcheon -- McCutcheonRA@state.gov
Tel: (998-71) 120-5450 (ext 2110)
TASHKENT 00000098 002 OF 002
Pol/Econ Chief -- Mr. Nicholas Berliner -- BerlinerNR@state.gov
Tel: (998-71) 120-5450 (ext 2115)
Econ Specialist -- Mr. Murod Madjidov -- Madjidovm@state.gov
Tel: (998-71) 120-5450 (Ext 2119)
NORLAND