Polish companies study opportunities to participate in the new Tashkent development project
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Polish companies study opportunities to participate in the new Tashkent development project

A Polish official representative and business delegation familiarized themselves with the New Tashkent project and discussed potential opportunities for Polish companies to participate in its implementation.

The meeting took place at the Directorate of Construction of New Tashkent as part of the Polish delegation's visit to Uzbekistan. Sharof Rajabov, Deputy Director for Investments of this directorate, presented the master plan and urban development concept for the future metropolis.

During the presentation, participants received information about the key stages and scale of construction, the environmental standards being applied, as well as the smart city concept. Additionally, information was provided on promising industrial sectors and infrastructure clusters.

One of the central issues was attracting foreign direct investment and involving leading Polish firms in projects located in New Tashkent. The parties also studied prospects for cooperation in the fields of modern urban planning, engineering solutions, green technologies, and infrastructure development.

Special attention was paid to the experience and technological capabilities of Polish companies in these areas. However, the announcement did not specify concrete investment commitments, identify potential participants, or set deadlines for joint projects.

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