TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, December 19. Uzbekistan
and Japan’s Sojitz Corporation have underscored the importance of
accelerating the implementation of a combined-cycle power plant
project in the Syrdarya region amid growing electricity demand,
Trend reports via the
press service of the President of Uzbekistan.
This matter was addressed during a meeting between the President
of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and Sojitz
Corporation executives, Masayoshi Fujimoto and Kosuke Uemura.
The discussions also encompassed several key initiatives,
including the development of a multidisciplinary hospital, the
construction of a new international airport in Tashkent, and the
establishment of a wind power plant.
Additionally, there was strong support for projects focused on
modernizing medical clinics, enhancing preschool and primary
education facilities, creating a cross-border "green" energy
corridor, upgrading gas compressor stations nationwide, and
facilitating Sojitz Corporation's involvement in the establishment
of a special economic zone designed to attract Japanese
investors.
President Mirziyoyev is currently on an official visit to Japan,
which runs from December 18 through 20. During this visit, he will
participate in the inaugural summit of the Heads of State of the
Central Asia + Japan Dialogue. The summit will explore avenues for
cooperation in several critical areas, including the green economy,
sustainable development, regional interconnectivity, fostering
partnerships, and advancing human capital development.
