The Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, Laziz Kudratlov, held talks on October 13 with Shingo Ueno, President and CEO of Sumitomo Corporation, and Yoshihiro Miyamoto, President of Shikoku Electric Power. The goal of the meetings was to discuss joint energy projects and other areas of potential cooperation.
Discussion of Renewable Energy Projects
The central topic of discussion was the development of renewable energy facilities and energy storage systems in Uzbekistan. The parties reviewed plans for building solar power plants and energy storage systems in the Samarkand region, as well as wind power plants and energy storage facilities in the Kungrad district of Karakalpakstan.
Furthermore, other areas of possible interaction were addressed at the meeting, including the establishment of steel cable production for power lines, the supply of ambulances, and the modernization of electrical grids.
Participants separately discussed the possibility of applying Japanese experience in managing free economic zones. Sumitomo Corporation operates in various sectors such as metals, natural resources, energy, infrastructure, transport, automotive, media, and digital technologies. According to the information provided, the company has 125 offices in 63 countries and regions.
Shikoku Electric Power operates in the energy sector and also develops activities in telecommunications, IT solutions, engineering, and construction. This company implements projects in more than 10 countries worldwide.
