In a conversation with the Italian leader, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted with satisfaction that practical ties have already been established with large companies in this country. Thus, successful cooperation is underway in the fields of metallurgy, energy, electrical engineering, agriculture and other industries. The portfolio of joint projects amounted to 9 billion euros. In 2022, investments and loans amounted to $ 222.6 million, and direct investments attracted to the economy of Uzbekistan have increased 3 times over the past four years. Currently, the number of joint ventures has doubled and reached 60. Among the major Italian investors, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev especially noted FIN.OPERA srl, with which BMB HOLDING established a joint venture BMB-OPERA ZAFFERANO for the cultivation and export of saffron.