BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 26. Uzbekistan's
Institute of Mineral Resources has signed a memorandum of
understanding with a subsidiary of China's Shaanxi Nuclear Industry
Group to expand cooperation in geology, research, and technological
innovation.


This was reflected in a statement by the Institute of Mineral
Resources of Uzbekistan.


The agreement was signed following talks between representatives
of the state-run Institute of Mineral Resources and a delegation
from 218 Brigade Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China's Shaanxi Nuclear
Industry Group.


The discussions focused on cooperation in geological
exploration, scientific research, the adoption of innovative
technologies, professional training, and the implementation of
joint scientific and applied research projects.


The sides also explored opportunities to enhance workforce
skills, introduce advanced technologies into production processes,
conduct joint research, and establish a joint laboratory.







The meeting concluded with the signing of a memorandum of
understanding outlining plans for future collaboration.


"The memorandum provides a framework for cooperation in geology,
scientific research, technology transfer, specialist training, and
the establishment of a joint laboratory," the Institute of Mineral
Resources said in a statement.


China's state-owned Shaanxi Nuclear Industry Group is a
geological exploration and mineral resources company engaged in
uranium and other mineral exploration, engineering services, and
resource development projects in China and abroad.