TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 12. Issues related to
regional energy cooperation, infrastructure integration, and green
development were discussed during a plenary session held within the
framework of Energy Week in Uzbekistan, Trend reports via Uzbekneftgaz.
The session, titled “Joining Efforts to Build a Sustainable
Energy Architecture in the Region,” focused on coordination of
energy projects among partner countries, energy security,
diversification of resources, development of the green economy, and
the introduction of smart grids and renewable energy sources.
The plenary meeting was opened by Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime
Minister Jamshid Khodjaev.
The event was attended by Uzbekistan’s Energy Minister Jurabek
Mirzamakhmudov, Belarusian Energy Minister Denis Moroz, deputy
energy ministers of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, the Deputy
Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the
Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.
Participants exchanged views on strengthening regional energy
cooperation and prospects for sustainable development.
Particular attention during the discussions was paid to the
introduction of modern technologies in the energy sector,
environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and attraction of
international investments.
