TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 25. Bobir Islamov,
Minister of Mining and Geology of Uzbekistan, and Sherali Kabir,
Minister of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan, held
discussions on the current status and prospects of bilateral
cooperation in the mining, metallurgical, and industrial sectors,
Trend reports via the
Uzbek Ministry of Mining and Geology.
During the talks, the parties emphasized strengthening
collaboration between key enterprises, including Almalyk Mining and
Metallurgical Combine and Uzmetkombinat JSC. They also explored
opportunities for workforce training and skill development through
partnerships with specialized educational institutions.
Meanwhile, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, during a ceremony
marking the launch of the third copper processing plant at the
Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex, stated that around $10
billion in foreign investment has been attracted to Uzbekistan’s
mining industry over the past nine years.
