President of Uzbekistan and WMO Secretary-General Discuss Climate Cooperation

Uzbekistan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) plan to discuss expanding climate cooperation and attracting investments into projects aimed at increasing the country's resilience at the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP31).

Strategic Climate Partnership between Uzbekistan and UNDP: From Commitments to Investments and Resilience

The thematic event titled 'Strategic Climate Partnership between Uzbekistan and UNDP: From Commitments to Investments and Resilience' is scheduled for November 11, 2026, at the National Pavilion of Uzbekistan in Antalya, Turkey. The discussions will focus on the implementation of Uzbekistan's national climate commitments under the Paris Agreement, specifically the third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0).

Participants will also examine ways to strengthen institutional capacity, develop climate financing mechanisms, and prepare projects capable of attracting investment. Special attention will be paid to Uzbekistan's initiative to interact with the Loss and Damage Fund (FRLD).

It is expected that participants will discuss Uzbekistan's participation in the Climate BRIDGE initiative as one of the first pilot countries with UNDP support. The Climate BRIDGE program aims to transform the climate commitments set out in NDC 3.0 into concrete investment projects and form a corresponding portfolio of such projects.

Close attention will be given to developing National Adaptation Plans and strengthening the resilience of the most vulnerable areas and communities, including the population living in the Aral Sea region. The event is expected to gather representatives from Uzbek state bodies, UNDP, international financial institutions, and partner organizations.

The session will present the results and priorities of cooperation, explore opportunities for mobilizing funds through FRLD, and discuss the prospects of using Climate BRIDGE to prepare investment projects. The meeting is expected to help define future directions of interaction and practical steps for attracting climate finance and implementing projects aimed at enhancing Uzbekistan's resilience to climate change.

The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, met with Murat Yalchındag, the CEO of the Turkish company OYAK, during the recent Turkic States Organization summit.

Mirziyoyev noted the stable development of strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Turkey, emphasizing the contribution of business representatives to strengthening bilateral cooperation.

During the meeting, Yalchındag expressed interest in implementing joint investment projects in the fields of chemical industry, geology, and construction.

The parties also discussed the possibility of OYAK participating in the construction of residential complexes and external infrastructure facilities in New Tashkent. The Turkish company confirmed its readiness to actively participate in these projects.

The Minister of Energy of Uzbekistan, Sherzod Khodjaev, met with the Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, Altynbek Rysbekov, on October 28 to discuss bilateral interaction in the energy sphere.

During the negotiations, issues such as electricity supply, preparation for the autumn-winter period, and the implementation of joint infrastructure projects were addressed. The parties noted that energy cooperation between the two states is steadily developing due to the political will of their leaders, mutual trust, and common initiatives.

Furthermore, this cooperation is aimed at strengthening energy security in Central Asia. Special attention was paid to issues of mutual supply and transit of electricity, as well as ensuring the stable operation of the region's unified power system. The ministers also discussed coordinating measures to guarantee reliable energy supply during the autumn-winter period.

The participants exchanged views on implementing joint projects important for the development of regional energy infrastructure. In particular, the topic of constructing the Kambarat-1 hydroelectric power plant was raised during the discussion. At the end of the meeting, both sides confirmed their interest in expanding practical cooperation, promoting mutually beneficial initiatives, and strengthening the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.