Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev strongly urged China Energy International to make new investments in the water supply system of the Navoi region.
This issue was discussed on October 16 during the president's meeting with leaders of Chinese companies CAMCE, China Energy, and Sinoma Energy, as well as with Sayyid Ayman Al Busaidi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Voltamp Energy from Oman, according to the president's press service.
During negotiations with Chinese investors, the parties reviewed joint projects in the fields of renewable energy, energy storage systems, waste processing, and water supply. Furthermore, they supported initiatives to create a logistics center in the Andijan region, develop agrivoltaics, and implement projects in the oil and gas sector.
Xiao Xuebin, President of China Energy International, characterized the meeting as productive in an interview with the channel Uzbekistan 24. He noted that Mirziyoyev particularly emphasized the importance of cooperation with China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) and called on this company to expand its investments in the development of the water supply system of the Navoi region.
Xiao stated: 'The President emphasized the importance of developing renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, and reliable power grids. He also called on us to make new investments in the water supply system of the Navoi region.'
He added that following the meeting, ministers and deputy prime ministers were instructed to support the company's activities and accelerate the implementation of new projects.
Jinglin Meng, Chairman of Sinoma Energy Conservation, also spoke about his company's work in Uzbekistan. He reported that the company completed its first project in the Navoi region, which included solar energy and energy storage systems.
Jinglin Meng added: 'When we presented the results, the president expressed his satisfaction and said that he would continue to support us in the future. We are happy to invest in Uzbekistan and contribute to improving the quality of life of the population.'
The meeting with representatives of Voltamp Energy from Oman also covered issues of building solar power plants and establishing power transformer manufacturing facilities.