BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 17. First Deputy
Minister of Mining Industry and Geology Feruza Khamidova met with
representatives of China's CGNPC Uranium Resources Co., Ltd., to
discuss potential areas of cooperation within the mining
sector.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Mining
Industry and Geology, on the sidelines of the fifth Tashkent
International Investment Forum.
Chinese CGNPC Uranium Resources Co., Ltd., was led by Chief
Executive Officer Qiu Bin.
Welcoming the delegation, Khamidova noted CGNPC’s active
participation in the forum and said the event provides an important
platform for establishing new business connections and identifying
strategic partners in Uzbekistan’s mining sector.
For their part, CGNPC representatives highlighted the company’s
previous engagement with Uzbekistan during the fourth Tashkent
International Investment Forum last year. They recalled meetings
with Mining Industry and Geology Minister Bobir Islamov and
executives of state-owned uranium producer Navoiyuran, describing
the discussions as productive.
The meeting reflected ongoing dialogue between Uzbekistan and
Chinese partners aimed at exploring opportunities for partnership
in the mining and uranium sectors.
CGNPC Uranium Resources Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of China
General Nuclear Power Group (CGN), one of China's largest
state-owned nuclear energy companies. The company is responsible
for securing uranium resources to support China's growing nuclear
power industry and plays a key role in the country's nuclear fuel
supply chain.
CGNPC Uranium Resources is engaged in uranium exploration,
mining, development and processing projects both in China and
abroad. The company has established partnerships and investments in
major uranium-producing countries, including Kazakhstan and
Namibia, as part of efforts to ensure a stable long-term supply of
nuclear fuel.
