Uzbekistan and Wabtec Discuss Plans for Railway Transport Modernization

The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan, together with the Chinese company CSCEC International, discussed the possibilities of implementing joint projects in the field of transport infrastructure. The main focus was on modernizing road and transport networks, as well as expanding bilateral economic cooperation.

The meeting took place on October 30, 2026. Participants in the negotiations included Ilhom Norkulov, First Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan, and a delegation from CSCEC International led by Deputy General Manager Sun Jingdong.

Discussion on Deepening Economic Partnership

During the discussions, the parties examined prospects for strengthening economic interaction between Uzbekistan and China. Special emphasis was placed on modernizing transport and road infrastructure, as well as the potential launch of joint initiatives in this area.

Furthermore, the participants reviewed future projects in the transport sector and opportunities to deepen cooperation between relevant institutions and organizations of both countries. After the meeting concluded, both sides emphasized the importance of maintaining dialogue and strengthening partnership for the further development and implementation of potential infrastructure projects.

Representatives from Huawei, together with experts from the Southwest University of Transportation in China, visited the Chukursay and Nazarbek railway stations to discuss further cooperation on the digitalization of Uzbekistan's railway industry.

These stations are under the jurisdiction of the Tashkent branch of the Tashkent University of Railway Transport. This visit is part of the implementation of the 'Digital Uzbekistan 2030' strategy, which provides for the introduction of modern digital technologies into all infrastructure and transport systems of the country.

The discussion focuses on experience exchange and strengthening partnership

The main focus during the meetings was on exchanging experiences, strengthening interaction in the field of digital technologies, and advancing previously reached agreements regarding the implementation of train traffic control systems on the main railway lines of Uzbekistan.

During the visit, the delegation studied the operation of the stations, the current level of digitalization, and the condition of the situational center. Participants also reviewed existing business processes related to train traffic management and assessed potential technical solutions for modernizing relevant systems.

The discussions allowed representatives of the railway sector, Huawei specialists, and Chinese university experts to evaluate current operational processes and study technological approaches to improving train traffic management. The cooperation is aimed at developing digital technologies and improving control over the movement of trains across the entire railway network of Uzbekistan, as part of efforts toward technological partnership and finding solutions for the digital modernization of the country's infrastructure.

The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan reported that representatives from Uzbekistan and France held discussions on potential joint projects in the fields of energy, water supply, transport, and municipal infrastructure.

The negotiations took place on October 27 between Ilhom Norkulov, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan, and a French delegation led by Gérard Wolff, representative of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs for Sustainable Cities and Transport.

Representatives of several French companies attended the meeting, including SUEZ, EDF, ALSTOM, VEOLIA, IVECO, MND, Dassault Systèmes, and WILMOTTE & ASSOCIÉS.

The Uzbek side presented data on ongoing reforms aimed at forming a new model of economic growth, as well as information on the country's labor resources and domestic market potential.

French companies expressed interest in implementing projects in Uzbekistan's priority economic sectors. The discussions took into account population growth and increasing needs for infrastructure development.

Participants reviewed proposals for modernizing regional heating systems, improving water supply, and updating public transport. Furthermore, one of the discussion topics was the digitalization of the railway sector and logistics systems.

At the conclusion of the meeting, all participants confirmed their readiness for joint work on key areas and the continuation of mutually beneficial cooperation between Uzbekistan and France.