BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 15. Uzbekistan’s
state-owned hydropower company Uzbekhydroenergo and China Energy
International Group have discussed expanding strategic cooperation,
attracting investment, and advancing major hydropower projects in
Uzbekistan at a meeting in Tashkent on October 14.
This was reflected in the statement by Uzbekhydroenergo,
following a meeting between Chairman of the Board Islam
Abdurakhmonov and the chairman of the board of directors of China
Energy International Group, Lyu Zexiang.
The meeting focused on the implementation of measures set out in
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s Resolution No. PQ-163 of May
1, 2026, which aims to accelerate the development of the hydropower
sector.
The parties discussed ways to accelerate the development of
Uzbekistan’s hydropower industry and advance large-scale projects
aimed at expanding the country’s hydropower capacity.
Particular attention was given to attracting investment,
introducing modern technologies, improving the efficiency of
existing generating facilities, and jointly implementing promising
projects.
Moreover, the sides considered establishing personnel exchange
programs with design institutes operating under Uzbekhydroenergo to
facilitate the transfer of expertise and strengthen technical
capabilities.
The meeting further addressed the development of long-term
strategic cooperation, the application of international best
practices and the adoption of modern engineering solutions to
support the sustainable development of Uzbekistan’s hydropower
sector.
Following the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to
expand mutually beneficial cooperation, strengthen practical
partnerships and develop and implement new joint projects.
