10/10/2026
A Memorable Moment in Tashkent 🇺🇿🇹🇷🌾
A special moment from the 5th IAOM Eurasia Conference & Expo, held at the InterContinental Tashkent on September 28–29, 2026, celebrating friendship, cultural heritage, and cooperation between Türkiye, Uzbekistan, and the international milling community.
As a gesture of appreciation and friendship, traditional Uzbek chapan robes — beautifully embroidered ceremonial garments representing Uzbekistan’s rich cultural heritage — were presented to distinguished guests. Dr. Eren Günhan Ulusoy presented a chapan to H.E. İbrahim Yumaklı, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry of Türkiye; Bekzod Muhammadamin presented one to Ahmet Güldal, Director General of the Turkish Grain Board (TMO); and Vural Kural presented one to Mike Wiechman, President of IAOM Headquarters. These special gifts were warmly received and met with enthusiastic applause.
Distinguished representatives
• H.E. İbrahim Yumaklı — Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Republic of Türkiye
• Bekzod Muhammadamin — Chairman of the Board, Motabar Un; Director, Private Millers Association of Uzbekistan
• Vural Kural — Executive Secretary & Treasurer, IAOM Eurasia
• Mike Wiechman — President, IAOM Headquarters
• Dr. Eren Günhan Ulusoy — Director, IAOM Eurasia; Chairman of the Board, Ulusoy & Söke Flour Mills
• Ahmet Güldal — Director General, Turkish Grain Board (TMO)
Our sincere appreciation to all our distinguished guests and colleagues for making this occasion so memorable. A moment of friendship, tradition, and international cooperation — and a strong foundation for what comes next. 🌾🤝