BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 8. Uzbekistan plans to
establish cooperation with South Korea's DOHWA Engineering Co.,
Ltd. on spatial and territorial planning across the Bukhara, Navoi,
Jizzakh and Syrdarya regions.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Economy
and Finance of Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan's First Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Ilhom
Norkulov held a meeting with representatives of DOHWA Engineering,
which is involved in the implementation of the World Bank-backed
Integrated Development of Medium Cities project, the ministry
said.
“The meeting focused on developing spatial and territorial
strategies for the Bukhara, Navoi, Jizzakh and Syrdarya regions,”
the ministry said.
The sides also discussed spatial plans for the Gijduvan,
Shafirkan, Khatirchi, Nurata, Zafarabad, Gallaorol, Sardoba and
Syrdarya districts, as well as master plans for selected areas
within these districts.
Particular attention was given to identifying and locating
regional development hubs, including districts, cities, residential
areas, industrial zones and business, tourism, trade, services and
logistics centers.
“The parties noted the importance of developing interconnected
transport and economic corridors and implementing infrastructure
projects,” the ministry said.
DOHWA representatives are expected to visit the regions in July
and August to hold meetings and discussions with residents,
businesses and local government officials.
“Based on these discussions, initial proposals for the
socio-economic development of the regions will be prepared, with a
focus on applying advanced international experience and modern
planning approaches in Uzbekistan,” the ministry added.
