Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan’s Minister of Construction and Housing and Communal Services Sherzod Khidoyatov held a meeting with a delegation from China State Construction Engineering Corporation International (CSCEC International), led by Chairman of the Board Gao Bo.
The parties discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in the construction sector and implementing new joint projects, the press service of Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services reported.
During the talks, Khidoyatov said that modernising the construction and urban planning sectors, developing modern infrastructure and adopting international experience were among the country’s priorities. He noted that cooperation with leading Chinese companies was particularly important in this context.
The two sides exchanged views on potential areas of cooperation and projects of mutual interest. The head of CSCEC International said the company was already involved in implementing infrastructure projects in Uzbekistan and expressed its readiness to consider new initiatives involving modern technologies and advanced approaches.
The meeting also focused on studying Chinese experience in architecture and engineering, as well as training young specialists and upgrading the skills of construction industry workers.
Following the talks, both sides expressed interest in further developing cooperation, jointly implementing promising projects and expanding collaboration in professional training.
CSCEC International specialises in international operations and is part of China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), a Chinese state-owned construction group.