BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 10. Uzbekistan is
seeking to expand cooperation with leading French companies in
energy, education, water supply, transport, and urban
infrastructure.


This was reported in a statement published by Saida Mirziyoyeva,
head of the Presidential Administration, on her Telegram
account.


According to the statement, the issue was discussed during a
meeting between Saida Mirziyoyeva, head of Uzbekistan's
Presidential Administration, and representatives of major French
companies led by Claude Imauven, chairman of the France-Uzbekistan
Business Council at MEDEF International and chairman of the board
of French nuclear fuel cycle company Orano.


“We are focused on expanding cooperation in key areas, including
energy, education, water supply, transport, and urban
infrastructure,” Mirziyoyeva said.


The meeting focused on prospects for strengthening business ties
and advancing cooperation in sectors considered important for
Uzbekistan's economic and infrastructure development. The talks
also reflected growing engagement between Uzbekistan and the French
private sector as the two countries seek to translate high-level
political dialogue into practical projects and investment
initiatives.







Moreover, Mirziyoyeva described the discussions with French
business representatives as a continuation of her recent dialogue
with French President Emmanuel Macron.


“This meeting is an excellent continuation of the dialogue I
recently had with President Emmanuel Macron,” she said.


Uzbekistan has been stepping up efforts to attract foreign
investment and international expertise to support the modernization
of its energy, transport, and municipal infrastructure. Cooperation
with French companies could provide additional opportunities to
introduce advanced technologies and develop projects in
strategically important sectors.


The latest talks also underscore the expanding role of the
Uzbekistan-France Business Council in facilitating direct contacts
between Uzbek institutions and French companies and identifying new
areas for long-term economic cooperation.