Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and France have discussed potential joint projects in energy, water supply, transport and municipal infrastructure, the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan reported.
The talks took place on 27 October between Ilkhom Norkulov, First Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan, and a French delegation led by Gérard Wolf, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs’ representative for sustainable cities and transport.
Representatives of French companies SUEZ, EDF, ALSTOM, VEOLIA, IVECO, MND, Dassault Systèmes and WILMOTTE & ASSOCIÉS attended the meeting.
The Uzbek side presented information on reforms aimed at establishing a new model of economic growth, as well as the country’s labour resources and domestic market potential.
The French companies expressed interest in implementing projects in Uzbekistan’s priority economic sectors. The discussions took into account population growth and rising demand for infrastructure.
The sides considered proposals to modernise regional heating systems, improve water supply and upgrade public transport. Another area of discussion was the digitalisation of the railway sector and logistics systems.
Following the meeting, the participants confirmed their readiness to work jointly on projects in priority areas and continue developing mutually beneficial cooperation between Uzbekistan and France.
