Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade, Laziz Kudratov, held talks on 13 October with Sumitomo Corporation President and CEO Shingo Ueno and Shikoku Electric Power President Yoshihiro Miyamoto to discuss joint energy projects and other areas of potential cooperation.
A key topic was the development of renewable energy facilities and energy storage systems in Uzbekistan.
The parties discussed plans to build solar power plants and energy storage systems in Samarkand Region, as well as wind power plants and energy storage facilities in the Kungrad district of Karakalpakstan.
The meeting also covered other potential areas of cooperation, including establishing production of steel cables for power transmission lines, supplying ambulances and modernising electricity networks.
The participants separately discussed the application of Japan’s experience in managing free economic zones.
Sumitomo Corporation operates across several sectors, including metals, natural resources, energy, infrastructure, transport, automotive, media and digital technologies. According to the information presented, the company has 125 offices in 63 countries and regions.
Shikoku Electric Power operates in the energy sector and is also developing activities in telecommunications, IT solutions, engineering and construction. The company implements projects in more than 10 countries worldwide.
