On November 5, Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan Laziz Kudratov held talks with Yasuhide Machida, General Manager of the Tashkent representative office of Japan's Sojitz Corporation. The primary focus was placed on the implementation of ongoing investment initiatives and the preparation of new projects in energy, transport infrastructure, healthcare, and the mining industry.
In particular, the parties reviewed the construction of the new Tashkent international airport, a 1,000 MW wind power plant, and the “Syrdarya-2” thermal power plant. The establishment of healthcare facilities was also discussed. Another area of cooperation could be the extraction and supply of strategically important minerals, including molybdenum, tungsten, and indium, involving Japanese technologies and relevant partners.
Following the meeting, the participants agreed on further steps to accelerate the implementation of joint initiatives. Specifically, plans include clarifying the mechanisms and timelines for project execution, as well as updating the Roadmap for Strategic Cooperation between Uzbekistan and Sojitz.