BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 3. Officials from
Uzbekistan's Tashkent region and Russia's Republic of Bashkortostan
reviewed progress on $235.7 million worth of joint investment
projects and discussed expanding cooperation in trade, industry and
other sectors during an online meeting.
This was reflected in the statement by the Tashkent Regional
Administration following the talks between Tashkent Region Governor
Zoyir Mirzayev and Bashkortostan Head Radiy Khabirov.
The sides discussed ways to deepen cooperation in trade,
investment and industrial development, while also reviewing the
implementation of ongoing bilateral projects.
"The parties reached agreements on accelerating the
implementation of existing projects, ensuring the timely
fulfillment of planned tasks and further expanding practical
cooperation between Tashkent Region and Bashkortostan," the
regional administration said in a statement.
According to the administration, seven investment projects with
a combined value of $235.7 million are currently being implemented
under a presidential decree. The projects are expected to
strengthen the economic potential of both regions, create new
production capacity and generate thousands of jobs.
The meeting also focused on the development of the Bekobod
Technopark, with the two sides discussing measures to accelerate
its expansion and operations.
In addition, the officials explored opportunities to establish
joint industrial enterprises, speed up investment projects, expand
trade relations and strengthen cooperation in agriculture, tourism
and sports.
The parties also exchanged views on prospective joint
initiatives and new investment projects aimed at taking regional
cooperation to a new level.
The meeting reflects Uzbekistan's continued efforts to
strengthen interregional partnerships with Russian regions through
investment, industrial cooperation and joint manufacturing projects
as part of its broader strategy to promote regional economic
development.
