TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, February 25. Uzbekistan
and Canada have discussed prospects for expanding bilateral
cooperation, with a particular focus on strengthening collaboration
in the mining and geology sectors, Trend reports via Uzbekistan’s Ministry of
Mining and Geology.
The discussions took place during a meeting between Feruza
Khamidova, First Deputy Minister of Mining and Geology of
Uzbekistan, and Christopher Duggan, Canada’s Ambassador to
Uzbekistan.
During the talks, the Canadian delegation was provided with an
in-depth overview of the key reforms currently being implemented
within Uzbekistan's mining and geological sectors. Special
attention was given to the revised Law on Subsoil, the
establishment of transparent mechanisms for granting subsoil use
rights, and the incorporation of Environmental, Social, and
Governance (ESG) principles into the operations of industrial
enterprises.
Earlier, Laziz Kudratov, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment,
Industry, and Trade, also held discussions with Ambassador Duggan
to explore opportunities for initiating new joint projects in the
fields of green and renewable energy. In addition, both parties
reviewed potential avenues for cooperation in information
technology, transport and logistics infrastructure, water
management, agriculture, mining, and metallurgy.
