BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 12.Uzbekistan, Saudi
Arabia's Miahona and US-based Franklin Templeton reviewed the
progress of joint drinking water supply and wastewater treatment
projects during a working meeting in Tashkent on Oct.10, chaired by
Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov.
This was reflected in the statement by the Uzbekistan's Ministry
of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan.
The meeting brought together representatives of relevant
ministries and government agencies, as well as Miahona and Franklin
Templeton, to assess the status of ongoing projects and identify
measures to accelerate implementation.
Following the discussions, the participants outlined practical
steps to speed up project execution and improve coordination among
the responsible entities.
"The progress of projects in the field of drinking water supply
and wastewater treatment was reviewed," the statement said.
Miahona specializes in water and wastewater infrastructure
development, including water treatment, distribution and wastewater
management. In Uzbekistan, the company has been pursuing projects
involving water supply and wastewater treatment infrastructure in
the Fergana and Jizzakh regions, as well as exploring further
opportunities in Karakalpakstan.
Franklin Templeton, meanwhile, manages and serves as trustee of
Uzbekistan’s National Investment Fund, supporting efforts to
improve the performance of state-owned enterprises and attract
international investment. Its participation in the meeting brings
an international investment management perspective to discussions
involving infrastructure projects, although its specific role in
these water initiatives has not been publicly detailed.
The projects are aimed at improving water supply and wastewater
treatment infrastructure, which are essential for public health,
environmental protection and sustainable urban development. Their
timely implementation could help improve access to reliable
drinking water, strengthen wastewater management and support
Uzbekistan’s efforts to modernize essential public utilities.
