BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 18. Uzbekistan’s
Minister of Transport met with South Korean delegation, to review
ongoing joint projects and discuss priorities for their
implementation.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Transport
of Uzbekistan, following the meeting between Uzbekistan’s Minister
of Transport Ilkhom Makhkamov, with the delegation led by Kim
Bok-hwan, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Korea
Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND).
During the meeting, the parties discussed the current status of
bilateral infrastructure initiatives and the next steps required to
advance them.
Makhkamov expressed appreciation to the South Korean government
for its support in developing the Smart Airport City master plan,
highlighting the project's importance for Uzbekistan's long-term
transport and urban development goals.
"In particular, the Minister of Transportation expressed special
gratitude to the South Korean government for its support in
developing the "Smart Airport City" master plan." Makhkamov
said.
The minister noted that a well-designed master plan, clear
development priorities, and the incorporation of South Korea's
urban planning expertise would help lay the groundwork for major
transport infrastructure projects.
The sides also reviewed progress on the construction of a new
international airport in Tashkent, one of Uzbekistan's key
infrastructure projects aimed at expanding the country's
transportation capacity.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties agreed to take the
necessary steps to accelerate the implementation of their joint
projects.
