Uzbekistan and University of Utah Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Mining Industry

Representatives of the Ministry of Mining and Geology of Uzbekistan held a meeting with European Union Ambassador Toivo Klaar and the management of WMC Group to discuss cooperation in the fields of mining and geology, as well as prospects for new projects.

The meeting took place on September 28 and was attended by Deputy Minister of Mining and Geology U. Yusupov and other responsible ministry officials.

One of the key issues discussed was the priority areas of interaction between Uzbekistan and the European Union in the mining and geological sectors. Participants also reviewed Dutch initiatives aimed at developing trade and economic partnership with Uzbekistan in the field of mineral and resource extraction.

Representatives of WMC Group presented information about the company's activities in Uzbekistan, its current operations, and the projects being implemented in the country. The discussion also covered possibilities for further cooperation, the potential launch of new initiatives, and other matters of mutual interest.

The Ministry of Mining and Geology of Uzbekistan held a meeting with the World Bank to discuss the sustainable development of the mining and geological industries, as well as improving state policy and implementing international standards.

The meeting took place on September 28th with the participation of Deputy Minister of Mining and Geology F. Khamidova, ministry representatives, and a delegation from the World Bank. The parties reviewed areas of bilateral cooperation concerning the sustainable development of the mining and geological sectors, improving state policy, and implementing advanced international standards and developing value chains.

Particular attention was paid to the project for creating the national platform 'Women in the Mining Industry of Uzbekistan'. During the discussions, participants exchanged views on the need to strengthen the professional and leadership potential of women in the mining and geological fields. Furthermore, they discussed expanding women's participation in technical and managerial positions in this industry.

The Minister of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan, Sherzod Shermatov, and the Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Belarus in Uzbekistan, Alexander Ogorodnikov, held a meeting to discuss further interaction in the field of digital technologies and IT services.

The press service of the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan reported that the parties reviewed opportunities to deepen cooperation in the IT sector. Before the meeting, the Belarusian delegation visited IT Park Uzbekistan, where they were presented with information about the development of Uzbekistan's IT ecosystem, measures to attract foreign investment, working conditions for IT companies, available tax benefits, and ways to increase export potential.

Special attention was paid to the conditions for residents of IT Park, startup support mechanisms, as well as opportunities for Uzbek and foreign IT companies to enter international markets. The delegation then visited UZINFOCOM, where they were shown the organization's activities in the field of digital government, digitalization of public services, and the implementation of digital solutions for citizens and businesses.

Following the presentations, there was an exchange of views regarding Uzbekistan's experience in digital transformation, implemented solutions, and prospects for their practical application. During the meeting, possibilities for increasing the export of IT services, exchanging experience, and strengthening ties between companies from the two countries were discussed.

The parties also studied the prospects for expanding the activities of Belarusian IT companies in Uzbekistan and implementing joint projects in the local market. Significant potential for further cooperation in digital technologies and IT services within the framework of the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Belarus was noted.

At the end of the meeting, participants emphasized the importance of maintaining dialogue between the relevant organizations and IT companies of both countries, as well as jointly seeking directions for practical cooperation and mutually beneficial projects.