On September 17 in Baku, a meeting took place between the Minister of Energy of Uzbekistan, Sherzod Khodjayev, the Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade, Laziz Kudratov, and SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf. The parties discussed current issues of interaction in the energy and oil and gas sectors, according to the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan.
The discussions focused on implementing the tasks defined during the meetings of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on August 23–24 this year. Participants noted that the friendly initiatives of the two heads of state are transforming into tangible results, and the Treaty of Eternal Friendship, signed after the August summit, has raised relations between the two countries to a new level.
Discussion of Projects and Development
Within the framework of negotiations with SOCAR, the development of the network of gas stations in Uzbekistan was discussed, as well as the progress of geological surveys in the investment blocks in Ustyurt and ways to accelerate this work. Furthermore, the parties exchanged views on expanding the partnership between SOCAR and Uzbek companies, as well as implementing joint investment projects.
The meeting also addressed the issue of creating oil processing capacities and organizing the import of crude oil and petroleum products in accordance with the instructions of the heads of state. Participants analyzed the current state and pace of project implementation in these areas and outlined further steps for timely and effective implementation of agreements reached, prompt resolution of accumulated issues, and further acceleration of joint endeavors.
