BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 19. Uzbekistan's Agency
for Industrial Cooperation and Public Procurement and global
consulting firm McKinsey & Company have discussed opportunities for
strategic cooperation aimed at supporting the development of the
country's mining industry.


This was reflected in the statement by the Agency for Industrial
Cooperation and Public Procurement of Uzbekistan.


The discussions took place during a working meeting on June 17
between Bekzod Khaydarov, Director of the Agency for Industrial
Cooperation and Public Procurement, and representatives of McKinsey
& Company.


"During the meeting, the prospects for strategic cooperation in
the mining industry were discussed in detail." the ministry
said.


According to the agency, the parties reviewed a range of issues
related to the long-term development of Uzbekistan's mining sector,
including the preparation of an industry development strategy and
the adoption of international best practices.







The talks also focused on mechanisms for strengthening
industrial cooperation and localization, the implementation of a
Supplier Development Program, approaches to measuring local content
in mining projects, and initiatives aimed at facilitating
technology transfer and improving the competitiveness of domestic
enterprises.


The meeting followed separate discussions held between the
agency and McKinsey representatives on the sidelines of the
Tashkent International Investment Forum, where both sides explored
key areas of potential collaboration.


The discussions reflect Uzbekistan's broader efforts to
modernize its mining sector, increase local participation in major
industrial projects, and strengthen domestic supply chains.
Supplier development and local content initiatives are increasingly
viewed as important tools for ensuring that large-scale mining
investments generate broader economic benefits for local
businesses.


At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their
readiness to pursue joint initiatives aimed at supporting the
sustainable development and competitiveness of Uzbekistan's mining
industry.