TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, December 24. Uzbekistan
and Vietnam discussed prospects for cooperation in the exploration
and processing of critical minerals, as well as potential
collaboration in the transport sector, Trend reports via the Uzbek Ministry of
Investment, Industry and Trade.
The issues were examined during a visit to Vietnam by a working
group led by Ilzat Kasimov, Deputy Minister of Investment,
Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan, which involved a series of
bilateral meetings with prominent Vietnamese companies.
Discussions with Masan Group specifically focused on potential
avenues for collaboration in the exploration and processing of
critical minerals. In meetings with Sovico Group, the dialogue
centered around possible partnerships in sectors such as transport,
urban development, tourism, and the banking and financial
industries.
Particular emphasis was placed on expediting the implementation
of ongoing projects with ROX Group, with a primary focus on tourism
and urban development initiatives.
Additionally, negotiations were conducted with Vingroup and its
subsidiaries—VinHomes, VinPearl, and VinFast—where the parties
explored the execution of investment projects in key sectors of
Uzbekistan’s economy.
Following the meeting with Vingroup, a Cooperation Development
Agreement was signed, aimed at further strengthening and expanding
bilateral partnership.
Meanwhile, Uzbekistan aims to attract around $42 billion in
foreign investment in 2025, as part of its ongoing efforts to
improve the investment climate and support economic growth.
