Uzbekistan and China sign contracts to develop hydro energy

The documents were signed during the state visit of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to China.

Shavkat Hamraev said noted that Uzbekistan also attracted Chinese loans for the modernization of 299 pumping stations. This project will allow Uzbekistan to save electricity and ensure uninterrupted supply of water to the population.

He noted that the parties signed a memorandum on the purchase of 20 dredges. According to him, Uzbekistan previously purchased 20 dredges and they recommended themselves from good side.