Nodirbek Abdusattorov participates in international chess tournament in Chennai

The Sri Lankan delegation visited the 'Olympic Village' in the capital, where members of the delegation, led by Aruni Ranarajah, Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Employment Abroad and Tourism of Sri Lanka, highly praised the country's sporting potential.

Discussion on Sports Cooperation

During the meeting with Deputy Minister of Sport Avazjon Karimow, issues of strengthening cooperation between the two states in the field of sports at a legal level were discussed. The parties discussed the need to sign a memorandum of cooperation, launch experience exchange programs among specialists, athletes, and coaches, as well as develop direct ties between sports federations.

Prospects for Partnership

The invited parties expressed interest in expanding cooperation in sports such as cricket, field hockey, and Olympic sports. The possibility of organizing joint meetings and competitions, as well as establishing expert exchange, was also discussed.

As part of a high-level political forum on sustainable development held in New York, the Minister of Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Hamroev, is holding meetings with leaders of several foreign companies.

Negotiations with American Partners

One such meeting was negotiations with the management of the American company 'RS Capital Engineering'. During this discussion, issues of modernizing the water resources sector, developing high-tech production, and expanding investment cooperation were discussed in detail.

Opinions were exchanged regarding the launch of modern electrical equipment production in Uzbekistan, such as pumping stations, pumps, turbines, generators, and high-power electric motors, as well as the implementation of advanced technologies and technology transfer expansion.

Report on Uzbekistan's Achievements

During the meeting, the minister presented detailed information about the large-scale reforms being carried out in the water resources sector at the initiative of the President, as well as work on modernizing network infrastructure and attracting investments in this industry. It was emphasized that Uzbekistan's achievements in achieving Sustainable Development Goal No. 6 — 'Clean Water and Sanitation' — are highly valued by the international community.

It was noted that the country's best practices in this area attract the attention of the international community within the framework of the high-level political forum on sustainable development in New York.

Details of the 'Piskent Technopark' Project

According to Temur Bahranov, a leading specialist from the Department of International Relations and Issues of the Ministry of Water Resources, during the negotiations, the prospects for implementing the investment project 'Piskent Technopark', with a total volume of 267 million US dollars, were also reviewed.

T. Bahranov noted that all aspects of this project were carefully studied during the negotiations. The project plans for the localization of modern electrical equipment production, the creation of high-tech industry capacities, the development of service services, the training of engineering personnel, and the professional development of local specialists.

Representatives of 'RS Capital Engineering' presented their experience in implementing large industrial projects in the USA and other countries, and also put forward proposals for introducing innovative technologies and modern engineering solutions. Furthermore, the favorable environment for foreign investors in Uzbekistan, mechanisms for supporting investment projects, and new areas of cooperation were discussed. Bahranov stated that the ministry is ready for close partnership with the company in implementing promising projects in the country.

Future Steps in Cooperation

Following the meeting, the management of 'RS Capital Engineering' was invited to participate in the Global Water Conservation Forum, which will take place in Samarkand in the autumn of this year, as well as the 'Water Tech Expo 2026' international exhibition.

The qualification stage of the 'President of the Olympics' handball tournament among youth men's teams has started in the capital of Uzbekistan. These competitions are being held at the base of the Center for Training in Republican and Paralympic Sports.

Preparation for the Final Games

Before the start of the games, a meeting of the accreditation commission and a draw ceremony took place. Ismoil Mathalikov, head of the Handball Federation of Uzbekistan, familiarized the leaders and coaches of the teams with the program of the republican final, the procedure for conducting the group stage, as well as the refereeing and technical rules.

Team Allocation to Groups

According to the results of the draw, teams from Khorezm, Samarkand, and Tashkent were placed in Group 'A'. Teams from Fergana, Navoiy, and Jizzakh will compete in Group 'B'. Groups 'C' and 'D' include teams from Andijan, Syrdarya, Kashkadarya, Surkhandarya, Karakalpakstan Republic, Bukhara, Namangan, and Tashkent Region, respectively.

First Day of Competitions

The following matches are scheduled for the first day of the republican qualifying competitions: Tashkent versus Samarkand, Navoiy versus Jizzakh, Andijan versus Surkhandarya, Karakalpakstan Republic versus Tashkent Region, Syrdarya versus Kashkadarya, and Bukhara versus Namangan.

Further Tournament Progression

The competitions will last until June 6 according to the approved program. Teams that succeed in the group stage will fight for the right to advance to the next stage of the tournament.