Uzbekistan and Poland held discussions on prospects for deepening interaction in the fields of geology and mining industry. The possibilities of implementing modern technologies, geological surveys, and joint investment projects were discussed.
Uzbekistan and Poland held discussions on prospects for deepening interaction in the fields of geology and mining industry. The possibilities of implementing modern technologies, geological surveys, and joint investment projects were discussed.
The meeting took place on July 27 at the Ministry of Mining and Geology of Uzbekistan. First Deputy Minister Feruza Khamidova and the Polish Consul in Uzbekistan, Marian Pszednicki, participated in the negotiations.
The parties also considered the possibility of participating in international industry events. Special attention was paid to the Future Mining Forum & Expo, which will be held in Katowice, Poland, from September 9 to 11, as well as the GEOMIN-2026 international forum scheduled for Tashkent.
Representatives of both countries expressed their interest in actively participating in these events. Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to continue the dialogue on expanding cooperation in geology and mineral extraction, strengthening direct contacts, and developing potentially profitable joint projects.
Furthermore, the parties discussed organizing a separate meeting with the ministry's leadership during the planned visit of Polish mining companies' delegation to Uzbekistan in 2026.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov, met on July 7 with the founding documents of Johanna Maria Agren, the recently appointed Chargé d'Affaires of Finland in Uzbekistan.
The parties noted that relations between Uzbekistan and Finland have become significantly more active in recent years. The importance of further increasing trade, economic, and investment interaction was emphasized.
Furthermore, the meeting participants focused on the need to establish direct contacts between the business communities of both countries. Bakhtiyor Saidov wished Agren success in her diplomatic activities and assured her of Uzbekistan's full support for her efforts to strengthen Uzbek-Finnish relations.
A meeting took place in Kabul between the Prime Minister of Afghanistan, Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, and the Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Jamshid Khodjayev, who headed the Uzbek delegation. The governor of the Fergana region, Khayrullo Bozorov, also participated in the negotiations.
The parties discussed the further development of trade and economic interaction, as well as the implementation of previously reached agreements in the field of trade and investment. Jamshid Khodjayev emphasized that the goal of the large Uzbek delegation, which included representatives of state bodies, legislators, entrepreneurs, and investors, is to strengthen political and economic ties between the two countries.
According to him, Afghanistan holds a significant place in Uzbekistan's foreign policy. The delegation's visit was organized at the instruction of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev with the aim of beginning the practical implementation of agreements in the sectors of trade and investment and assessing the results of their execution.
Khodjayev reported that last year the volume of Afghanistan's exports to Uzbekistan reached 150 million US dollars. Since the beginning of the current year, this amount has been 111 million US dollars, and further growth is expected by the end of the year. Furthermore, the deputy prime minister noted that Uzbekistan issued 5000 visas to Afghan citizens, which he links to the development of friendly and economic relations.
Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund welcomed the Uzbek delegation, calling its visit an important step for further strengthening bilateral relations. He stated that the arrival of such a representative delegation and the development of economic cooperation demonstrate Uzbekistan's confidence in Afghanistan's future. The Prime Minister of Afghanistan also expressed interest in deepening ties with Uzbekistan and confirmed his readiness to fulfill the reached agreements.
In Tashkent, Uzbekistan, the University of Geological Sciences held a meeting with a delegation from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on July 14. The goal of the negotiations was to discuss opportunities for deepening scientific interaction between the parties.
The discussed issues covered geological mapping, expanding joint research work, organizing scientific seminars and classes, as well as developing the university's laboratory base and implementing potential joint projects.
At the conclusion of the meeting, representatives of both sides expressed their interest in further strengthening the partnership. They voiced readiness to support scientific research and train qualified specialists in the field of geology.
