Uzbekistan and South Korea Discuss Joint Projects in Smart Energy

The Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of Uzbekistan reported that Uzbekistan and the South Korean company SAMAN Corporation held discussions on exchanging experience in the fields of digital design, building energy efficiency, and seismic resistance.

The meeting took place at the ministry and was attended by the company's delegation, led by Senior Executive Director Park In-tae. Participants also included the director of the Research Institute of Technical Regulation and Standardization in Construction and representatives from relevant ministry departments.

Representatives of SAMAN Corporation presented their activities, which cover infrastructure design, construction supervision, water supply, urban planning, and digital design. They also demonstrated experience in implementing projects with the participation of the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and other international financial institutions.

For its part, the Uzbek side familiarized the delegation with the systematic implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies at all stages of the life cycle of buildings and infrastructure—from the design stage to operation.

Other priority areas include harmonizing construction codes with international standards, increasing building energy efficiency, and strengthening seismic resistance. Participants also noted the experience gained from joint work with South Korean specialists to improve regulatory documentation.

The discussions covered opportunities for knowledge exchange in the fields of BIM standards, energy efficiency, and seismic resistance. The parties also talked about professional development of specialists and preparing joint projects within the framework of technical assistance programs of the South Korean government.

After the meeting concluded, the participants agreed to hold a video conference involving specialized experts to continue discussing the practical aspects of cooperation.

The Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of Uzbekistan held negotiations with representatives of the South Korean company JACE KOREA and the British organization Connected Places Catapult (CPC) to expand international cooperation and introduce modern technologies into the construction industry.

Discussion with the JACE KOREA Delegation

During the meeting with the JACE KOREA delegation, the parties discussed reforms in the construction and housing and communal services sectors of Uzbekistan. Special attention was paid to applying Korean experience in seismic design of social infrastructure facilities, as well as prospects for joint projects.

The result of these negotiations was an agreement on exchanging experience in building seismic reinforcement and implementing investment projects through public-private partnerships.

Online Meeting with Connected Places Catapult

A separate online meeting was organized with representatives of Connected Places Catapult to discuss the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies in Uzbekistan. These discussions were held within the framework of the UK's Digital Construction International Programme (DCIP).

Participants reviewed the current level of BIM implementation, international experience, and opportunities to improve Uzbekistan's national roadmap in this area. Furthermore, they discussed developing the regulatory and institutional framework for the digitalization of the construction sector, creating technical standards, and applying BIM technologies in public procurement. Issues regarding professional training of specialists and integration of existing information systems were also addressed.

Representatives from Uzbekistan and Pakistan held talks regarding potential cooperation in joint investment projects. The discussed areas include the digital economy, sugar production, and the cement industry.

The discussions took place during a meeting between the Ambassador of Uzbekistan, Alisher Tukhtayev, and the head of the Dewan Yousuf group. This meeting is part of efforts to expand trade and economic interaction between the two states, as reported by the Dunyo news agency.

One of the central issues was cooperation in the field of the digital economy and crypto infrastructure. Dewan Yousuf noted Uzbekistan's significant potential regarding blockchain technologies and crypto assets, expressing interest in implementing joint initiatives.

The Pakistani businessman proposed exploring opportunities to attract international digital asset funds, create modern digital platforms, and implement energy-efficient technologies for cryptocurrency mining.

The parties also considered prospects for partnership in the sugar industry. A Pakistani company is considering importing raw materials, including from Brazil, processing them in Uzbekistan, and selling the finished products on the domestic market.

In this regard, the possibility of launching a joint venture using the production facilities of the Angren Sugar Factory was discussed. Furthermore, the negotiations covered cooperation in the cement sector, as well as the development of logistics and trade links between the countries.

Following the meetings, an agreement was reached that the Dewan Yousuf group would prepare detailed investment proposals. Online consultations with relevant ministries and agencies of Uzbekistan are planned to further develop these initiatives. The parties also intend to organize a visit by a Pakistani business delegation to Uzbekistan to assess promising projects and implementation opportunities.

Yousuf Dewan Companies was founded in 1916 and is one of Pakistan's largest industrial and business groups. Its interests cover automotive manufacturing, cement and sugar production, textiles, synthetic fiber production, and foreign trade. Companies within this group employ over 4000 people.