The Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan, Laziz Kudratov, met with Yasuhide Machida, head of the Sojitz Corporation Japan representative office in Tashkent. The meeting took place on November 5th to discuss current investment projects and opportunities for expanding cooperation.
The parties reviewed the progress of joint investment initiatives, as well as prospects for further interaction in various sectors. Special attention was paid to projects in the fields of energy, infrastructure, healthcare, and mining.
During the discussion, projects such as the construction of a new Tashkent International Airport, a 1000 MW wind power plant, the Syrdarya-2 thermal power plant, and medical facilities were addressed. A key issue was also potential cooperation in the field of strategically important minerals and the uranium sector.
The participants discussed supplies of molybdenum, tungsten, and indium, as well as opportunities to attract Japanese technologies and partners in these industries. At the end of the meeting, both sides agreed to take additional steps to accelerate the implementation of joint projects. Furthermore, they agreed to clarify the mechanisms and timelines for implementation and to update the Roadmap for strategic cooperation.
