BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 3. On November 3,
Uzbekistan and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development (OECD) discussed ways to advance a regional project
aimed at enhancing the security and transparency of the management
of critical mineral resources in Central Asia.
According to Uzbekistan's Ministry of Mining Industry and
Geology, the issues were discussed during a meeting between Feruza
Khamidova, First Deputy Minister of Mining Industry and Geology of
Uzbekistan, and an OECD delegation.
The parties reviewed the current status of joint initiatives and
identified potential areas for further cooperation, with particular
attention to the project titled "Enhancing Security and
Transparency in Critical Minerals Governance for Industry in
Central Asia."
The OECD representatives also thanked the ministry for
supporting preparations for a seminar titled "Improving Transport
Connectivity for Critical Mineral Raw Materials in Central Asia:
Industry Perspectives," scheduled to take place in Tashkent on
November 5.
The seminar is expected to address transport connectivity
challenges affecting the movement of critical mineral resources
across the region.
At the end of the meeting, the sides agreed to continue
cooperation on the identified priorities in coordination with
relevant ministries and government agencies.
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
(OECD) is an international organization that works with governments
to develop policies aimed at promoting economic growth, improving
living standards and strengthening sustainable development. Founded
in 1961, it brings together 38 member countries and provides
research, policy recommendations and technical expertise in areas
including investment, trade, governance, industrial development,
competition and responsible supply chains. Its work on critical
minerals focuses on improving governance, transparency and the
resilience of supply chains.
