TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 26. Uzbekistan and
China have further strengthened regional and energy cooperation
through new agreements covering investment, technology, and the
development of green energy, Trend reports via the press service of the Uzbek
government.


The agreements were signed during the 3rd Uzbekistan-China
Interregional Forum held under the theme “Joint Modernization
Through High-Quality Development,” which took place on May 21–22 in
the Chinese city of Xi’an.


The forum brought together approximately 2,000 participants,
including government officials, regional leaders, business
representatives, researchers, and entrepreneurs from both
countries.


Hosted by the Shaanxi provincial government, the Chinese
People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, and
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade, the event
aimed to strengthen direct ties between Uzbek and Chinese regions,
expand investment cooperation, and promote joint scientific and
technological initiatives.


As part of the forum, Uzbekistan’s National Research Institute
for Renewable Energy Sources under the Ministry of Energy signed a
memorandum of cooperation with China’s Inner Mongolia Technology
University and China Datang Corporation.


The agreement focuses on scientific and technological
collaboration in renewable energy, the introduction of innovative
technologies, and the expansion of joint research projects in the
field of green energy.


During the discussions, the parties reviewed opportunities for
more efficient utilization of renewable energy resources,
strengthening scientific capacity, expanding investment
cooperation, and exchanging international experience.


Officials described the memorandum as an important step toward
reinforcing long-term Uzbekistan-China cooperation in the energy
sector, while supporting green economy principles and sustainable
development objectives.







The opening ceremony of the forum coincided with the launch of
the 10th Silk Road International Expo and brought together more
than 700 senior officials and business leaders.


Uzbek Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjayev and several
Chinese and Uzbek regional leaders highlighted the rapid growth of
bilateral ties and the increasing role of interregional cooperation
in driving economic development.


At the meeting it was noted that, trade turnover between
Uzbekistan and China has tripled over the past five years, reaching
nearly $18 billion in 2025, while Chinese direct investment in
Uzbekistan rose fivefold to $17 billion.


More than 5,400 joint ventures involving Chinese capital
currently operate in Uzbekistan across sectors including energy,
chemicals, machinery, textiles, agriculture, and
infrastructure.


The forum also featured panel sessions on trade and investment,
scientific innovation, green development, agriculture, tourism, and
women’s entrepreneurship, resulting in several additional
investment and cooperation agreements.


Uzbekistan additionally showcased its economic and tourism
potential through a 2,000-square-meter national pavilion at the
Xi’an International Exhibition Center, which organizers expect to
attract more than 10,000 visitors.