A business forum dedicated to cooperation between Sweden and Uzbekistan in the field of sustainable mining was held in Stockholm. The event was attended by representatives of relevant departments, large state-owned companies, and leading Swedish industrial players interested in developing joint projects.
The main emphasis was placed on the reforms being carried out in Uzbekistan to modernize the industry and increase the share of products with high added value. Participants discussed attracting foreign investment, introducing modern technologies, and expanding industrial cooperation. B2B meetings were held in parallel, where businesses from both countries worked out specific areas of interaction.
Special attention was paid to educational and scientific initiatives. Joint programs involving Swedish organizations Sida, Svemin, and Vinnova are being considered. The focus is on training specialists and launching innovative projects that should accelerate the development of the industry.