BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 20. Uzbekistan’s
Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology met with ESAN Eczacıbaşı to
discuss ongoing cooperation and future investment opportunities in
the country’s mining sector.
This was reflected in the statement of the Uzbekistan’s Ministry
of Mining Industry and Geology, following the meeting between
Minister of Mining Industry and Geology, Bobir Islamov, and
ministry officials with executives of ESAN Eczacıbaşı.
The discussions followed the recent 5th Tashkent International
Investment Forum, where Uzbekistan showcased investment
opportunities across strategic sectors, including mining, energy
and infrastructure, to international investors.
During the meeting, the parties reviewed reforms being
implemented in Uzbekistan’s mining and geological industries,
investor-friendly legislative measures, and the outcomes of the
Tashkent International Investment Forum.
"Uzbekistan’s ongoing mining reforms, improved investment
climate and the success of the 5th Tashkent International
Investment Forum are creating new opportunities for international
partnerships and long-term investment in the sector," the ministry
said.
The discussions also focused on the status of projects currently
being implemented in Uzbekistan with ESAN Eczacıbaşı, future
development plans, and opportunities to further strengthen the
strategic partnership between the two sides.
Both parties reaffirmed their interest in expanding cooperation
and advancing joint initiatives as Uzbekistan continues efforts to
attract foreign investment and modernize its mining industry.
The meeting comes as Uzbekistan seeks to attract greater foreign
investment into its mining sector through regulatory reforms,
expanded geological exploration and public-private partnerships.
The government has identified mining and critical minerals as key
drivers of industrial development and export growth.
ESAN Eczacıbaşı is one of Türkiye's leading industrial minerals
and mining companies, operating in the extraction, processing and
international trade of minerals used in ceramics, glass, chemicals
and other industries. The company has expanded its international
footprint in recent years through mining investments and strategic
partnerships.
