Representatives of Uzbekistan and China Discuss Implementation of Industrial Robotics

Representatives of the Uzbek association Uzcharm sanoat held negotiations with the Guangzhou Footwear Association in the Chinese city of Guangzhou. The goal of the meetings was to discuss strengthening business ties and investment partnership between the two parties.

During the discussions, the main focus was on promoting Uzbek leather products and footwear in the Chinese market. The parties examined opportunities for creating joint investment projects, increasing production capacities, and implementing modern technologies in industry enterprises.

Special attention was paid to establishing direct contacts with Chinese distributors and finding new directions for exporting Uzbek products. Participants also discussed prospects for long-term cooperation, as well as initiatives in joint production and trade.

A delegation from the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of Uzbekistan visited China to study the possibilities of automating construction work using robots, according to the ministry's press service.

Overview of Robotic Solutions

Young architects in the delegation familiarized themselves with the company MacigBIM, which develops robotic systems for the construction industry. Company representatives provided detailed information about the development and programming process of robots designed to automate construction processes, as well as presenting training programs for specialists in this field.

Participants were shown technologies that allow scanning construction sites, creating three-dimensional building models, and using robots for wall finishing and floor tiling.

Application of Robotics in Construction

Furthermore, the delegation studied the potential of robotics for inspecting hard-to-reach and dangerous areas of buildings, conducting engineering surveys, early defect detection, and improving overall safety at construction sites. The integration of robotic solutions with Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies and the use of artificial intelligence to increase the efficiency of construction operations were also discussed.

At the end of the event, the parties discussed the prospects of implementing these technologies in the construction industry of Uzbekistan, including the digitalization of workflows and quality control of construction and installation works.

The Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan, Laziz Kudratov, met with Yasuhide Machida, head of the Sojitz Corporation Japan representative office in Tashkent. The meeting took place on November 5th to discuss current investment projects and opportunities for expanding cooperation.

The parties reviewed the progress of joint investment initiatives, as well as prospects for further interaction in various sectors. Special attention was paid to projects in the fields of energy, infrastructure, healthcare, and mining.

During the discussion, projects such as the construction of a new Tashkent International Airport, a 1000 MW wind power plant, the Syrdarya-2 thermal power plant, and medical facilities were addressed. A key issue was also potential cooperation in the field of strategically important minerals and the uranium sector.

The participants discussed supplies of molybdenum, tungsten, and indium, as well as opportunities to attract Japanese technologies and partners in these industries. At the end of the meeting, both sides agreed to take additional steps to accelerate the implementation of joint projects. Furthermore, they agreed to clarify the mechanisms and timelines for implementation and to update the Roadmap for strategic cooperation.