BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 12. Türkiye and
Uzbekistan have agreed to accelerate joint projects in electricity,
natural gas, and mining to strengthen energy security and expand
public-private partnerships, following a meeting in Riyadh on
October 12.
This was stated by Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural
Resources Alparslan Bayraktar on his X account following a meeting
with Uzbek Energy Minister Sherzod Khodjaev, during which the sides
discussed new avenues for bilateral cooperation and ways to
maximize their potential across key energy sectors.
The talks focused on expanding cooperation in electricity
generation, natural gas development and mining, as well as speeding
up the implementation of joint projects.
“As two brotherly countries, we reached an agreement on
accelerating joint projects that will strengthen our energy supply
security and further expand public-private sector collaborations,”
Bayraktar said following the meeting.
The discussions reflect the two countries’ interest in
translating their close bilateral relations into practical
cooperation in strategic industries. Electricity and natural gas
remain important areas for energy security, while cooperation in
mining could create opportunities to develop mineral resources and
strengthen industrial value chains.
Expanding public-private partnerships could also help mobilize
private capital, facilitate technology transfers and encourage
companies from both countries to participate in infrastructure and
industrial projects. Greater coordination between government
institutions and businesses could help identify commercially viable
initiatives and support their implementation.
For Uzbekistan, closer energy cooperation with Türkiye could
provide additional opportunities to attract investment, develop
domestic energy infrastructure, and strengthen its industrial
capacity. For Türkiye, expanded engagement could create
opportunities for its energy and industrial companies to
participate in projects in Uzbekistan and deepen their presence in
Central Asia.
