TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, February 18. Uzbekistan
and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and Japan's
ITOCHU discussed cooperation on transport projects planned for
implementation in Uzbekistan, Trend reports via the Uzbek Ministry of Transport.
The issue was reviewed during a meeting between Deputy Minister
of Transport Ilkhom Abdugafarov and representatives of JBIC and
ITOCHU.
In particular, the talks focused on financing a project aimed at
upgrading navigation equipment across the country, enhancing the
qualifications of relevant specialists, and modernizing
radio-technical systems used to support flight operations.
Following the meeting, the sides agreed to accelerate the
procedures envisaged under the project to ensure its timely
implementation.
Meanwhile, the total project portfolio between Uzbekistan and
JBIC has exceeded $5 billion, covering key sectors such as
petrochemicals, energy, telecommunications, infrastructure, light
industry, and other areas.
